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Environmental Intelligence Releases December 2011 Newsletter

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its December 2011 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected].  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click Here to view: December 2011 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link … Continue reading

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Early EHR Adopters Get a Break; Tougher Criteria Delayed to 2014

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Physicians meeting criteria in 2011 to earn federal electronic medical record incentives will have more time before the Dept. of Health and Human Services requires them to satisfy tougher standards for attaining additional bonuses. Click on the Link to view … Continue reading

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Why HAI Health IT Should Fall Under Meaningful Use

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By reversing an epidemic of preventable deaths throughout our nation’s hospitals, Washington could wipe $33 billion in annual spending from the debt almost overnight — and this is probably a low estimate. This epidemic is not breast cancer or diabetes … Continue reading

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HHS Extends MU Stage 2 Deadline to Spur Faster EHR Adoption

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Doctors’ adoption of health information technology doubled in two years, according to a new report, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released Wednesday. Sebelius also announced extension of the meaningful use qualification date to 2014. Click on … Continue reading

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The 6 Tips for Avoiding Data Breaches

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According to a Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) tally of data breaches since 2009, about 260 incidents occurred that went on to affect more than 10 million patients. Click on the link to view entire article written by … Continue reading

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HHS Awards $83.9M to Boost Health IT

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WASHINGTON – HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Thursday $83.9 million in grants to 45 organizations to help networks of health centers adopt electronic health records and other health information technology systems. Click on the link to view entire article written … Continue reading

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