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HHS' updated infection-fighting plan stresses health IT
In an updated draft of its national action plan for fighting healthcare-associated infections (HAI), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) highlights the role of health IT. "Monitoring
Lack of standardized EHR interface delaying interoperability
The lack of a standardized application programming interface (API) for electronic health records is hampering the growth of information networks, according to a recent poll conducted by health IT
ONC pushing for standards to increase interoperability
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) is pushing hard for universal adoption of standards that will increase the interoperability of health IT applications, according to Doug
EHR vendor cooperation vital to interoperability workgroup
The agreement by seven states, eight electronic health record vendors, and three health information exchange vendors on an initial set of standards for exchanging health data is a major step toward
Human-computer interface progress vital to success of EHRs
Steve Jobs' passing last week has triggered myriad reflections on his immense contribution to the modern world. While much emphasis has been placed on Apple's recent trendsetting products--the iPod,
Merge network to enable online medical image sharing
Merge Healthcare, a provider of enterprise imaging and interoperability solutions, has announced its plan to launch a free, cloud-based network for sharing medical images among providers. The
EHRs need to be part of ACO mix to promote success
Electronic health record (EHR) integration--with a focus on interoperability--will play an important role in getting accountable care organizations (ACOs) up and running, according to a new American
Poor IT compatibility between VA, DOD hinders care for wounded soldiers
The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs (VA) are falling short on efforts to provide care to injured combat personnel because their IT systems lack compatibility, according to a new report by
Direct Project gets widespread industry support
More than 60 healthcare and health IT organizations--ranging from electronic health record (EHR) vendors to integrated delivery systems to state-based and private-sector health information exchanges
Keeping an eye on EMR trends at HIMSS11
For many hospitals and providers, the clock is ticking in terms of adopting and successfully implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) and meeting meaningful use requirements. And, that ticking
