Archive for April, 2009

Mayo Clinic to Offer Free Personal Health Record Option – With a Twist

Posted by admin No Commented April 21 2009

Under: General, Healthcare IT, Healthcare Reform, IT Industry News

Mayo Clinic is now offering an enhanced Personal Health Record (PHR) option.

Personal Health Records – Watch the Errors

Posted by admin No Commented April 15 2009

Under: Healthcare IT, Healthcare Reform, IT Industry News

A Personal Health Record should in general facilitate increased safety and the quality of care you receive across multiple providers, and especially in an emergent care setting in which the attending physician may know next to nothing about your medical history. However, a Personal Health Record that is full of errors may hurt you more than it helps you.

Getting the Federal EHR Incentive Dollars – What You Can Do Now

Posted by admin No Commented April 13 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

There remains a great deal of confusion over “meaningful use” and other qualifying requirements, but you can start now on the path to receiving the federal EHR reimbursements that will become available in 2010.

HIT Policy Committee – Additional Appointments

Posted by admin No Commented April 13 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

Three of four Congressional and Senate appointments made to Healthcare Information Technology Policy Committee pursuant to ARRA.

Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (ANSI) – Upcoming Webinar

Posted by admin No Commented April 11 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel will be hosting a free webinar on April 16, 2009.

Healthcare Information Technology Policy Committee – Appointments

Posted by admin No Commented April 9 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

The Comptroller General has appointed 13 members to the HIT Policy Committee.

Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel

Posted by admin No Commented April 2 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

Chairman’s Teleconference for the Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP).

America’s Agenda – Health Care Summit Conversations

Posted by admin No Commented April 1 2009

Under: On My Mind

America’s health care thought leaders share their vision for health care in the 21st Century.