Archive for the 'Healthcare IT' Category

HIT and EHR Workflows – Comments Requested

Posted by admin 2 Commented June 30 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking information from small- and medium-sized healthcare practices on tools for analyzing and redesigning workflows before or after an HIT implementation.

Loans for EHR Systems

Posted by admin No Commented June 29 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

Loans may be available for purchase of EHR systems.

Maryland Passes EHR Adoption Incentive Law

Posted by admin 2 Commented May 28 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

Maryland has passed a law requiring health insurers to to provide incentives to healthcare providers for their adoption of EHR systems.

ONCHIT Releases Operating Plan for ARRA EHR Incentives

Posted by admin No Commented May 26 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

ONCHIT releases its Operating Plan to implement the HIT spending provisions of ARRA.

Federal EHR Incentives – Carrot or Brick Wall?

Posted by admin one Commented May 6 2009

Under: Healthcare IT

Federal EHR incentives–carrot or brick wall?

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.

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