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Assess your practice's strengths, weaknesses to prevent EHR failure
EHR failures most often are the result of poor planning and preparation for the implementation, a family physician told a group of doctors and practice managers at a recent forum held by the
MedLink acquires MedAppz
Consolidation continues in the crowded but maturing EHR market. This week, MedLink International, a New York-based ambulatory EHR vendor, announced the acquisition of MedAppz, of Wichita, Kan., which
Still have questions about meaningful use? So does CMS
Often, attempts to clarify complex plans--like, say, the final stage 1 rules for meaningful use of EHRs--provide more questions than answers. A recent CMS educational session for providers was one of
PwC survey: Eight in 10 CHIME members concerned about long-term meaningful use
With July now upon us, the start of the federal EMR incentive program is looming just three months down the road for hospitals and six months for physician practices. Financial penalties for failing
SPOTLIGHT: Panel optimistic, apprehensive about 'meaningful use' of EMRs
Government agencies and health plans are taking small steps toward collaboration on projects to help healthcare providers achieve "meaningful use" of EMRs, including post-market surveillance of
Survey: Hospitals will struggle to meet 'meaningful use'
All the pundits, vendors and interest groups have weighed in on the Dec. 30 proposal for "meaningful use" of EMRs, but what do the people who actually have to demonstrate meaningful use to earn
Tenet accelerates Cerner implementation
Thanks to a new agreement with EHR vendor Cerner, Tenet Healthcare will accelerate the rollout of health IT at 47 of its 49 hospitals in hopes of capturing federal stimulus funding as soon as
