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ONC Asking For Feedback On Patient Identity Tools

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The privacy and security panel that advises the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has asked for public comment about how the identity of individuals should be verified when they electronically access their health records. The ability of … Continue reading

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Optimizing Patient Flow Is A Key Prioritiy For Hospitals

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Optimizing patient flow throughout various healthcare settings continues to be a critical objective for hospitals, with nearly a third of industry officials planning to invest in patient flow solutions. According to CapSite’s “2012 U.S. Patient Flow Study” released Tuesday, some … Continue reading

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3 Important Health IT Priorities For Natural Disaster Preparedness

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Responding to disasters is something every healthcare institution needs to be ready for. From hurricanes to snowstorms to wildfires, having a plan in place and technology to back it up is critical to an effective response. During these times of … Continue reading

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Is Telehealth The Next Transformative Phenomena In Healthcare?

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A report from Frost & Sullivan finds that telehealth – whether it’s remote patient monitoring, mHealth or video telemedicine – is a confusing jumble, with many practical hurdles ahead. But it’s also one of the most exciting and potentially transformative … Continue reading

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RSNA 2012 Lecture Preview – Big IT Changes Needed in Radiology

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Healthcare IT takes center stage at the Radiological Society of North America’s 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting this year, with two plenary sessions devoted to meaningful use and health IT. The sessions are slated back to back on Monday, … Continue reading

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Pew Research Study Finds Smartphone Users Embracing mHealth

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Mobile health is poised for a promising future, according to a recent Pew Research report, which finds that more than half of all smartphone owners currently use their devices to view health information. Conducted by the Pew Internet & American … Continue reading

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HHS Announces Deadline Extension For Health Insurance Exchanges

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The Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline for states to declare their plans for a state-based health insurance exchange for one month to accommodate many governors who were waiting until the election outcome to decide whether … Continue reading

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The ONC Seeks Comments On Stage 3 Meaningful Use Recommendations

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Patient communication has typically been a two-way street, at least at the start of an encounter with healthcare providers.The advent of health information technology in the hands of providers and multiplatform information technology in the homes and pockets and purses … Continue reading

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How Patient Engagement Can Reduce The Cost Of Healthcare

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To get better care for patients and lower costs, it’s important to stitch together the experience of patients both while they’re in the hospital and immediately afterwards. Patient engagement enhances patient satisfaction, helps doctors coordinate care and creates an effective … Continue reading

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Environmental Intelligence Releases October 2012 Newsletter

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Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its October 2012 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. Click Here to view: October 2012 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link to … Continue reading

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