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    1. HHS' Measurement Project presents comprehensive data on U.S. healthcare system

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (May 16 2012) EHR Adoption

      The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a web-based tool that makes it easier to find detailed U.S. healthcare industry data. The Health System Measurement Project "will allow policymakers, providers and the public to develop consistent data-driven views of changes in critical U.S. health system indicators," according to an HHS announcement. The project combines datasets culled from a number of different federal agencies. The data spans topic areas such as access to care,

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    2. ONC Health IT Dashboard offers rich data on EHR adoption campaign

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (May 10 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      A new "Health IT Dashboard" from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT presents a wealth of data about the national EHR adoption campaign in both graphic and tabular form. Included in the interactive presentations on ONC's website is detailed information about the office's overall disbursements, its health care innovations grant programs, its workforce program, and its health IT regional extension center (REC) program. The Health IT Dashboard now includes more than 150 maps presen

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      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   ONC   Medicare

    3. Digging into docs' love-hate relationship with EHRs

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (May 7 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      If you ask a doctor what she hates about electronic health records, you're liable to get an earful. But it turns out that docs have something to say when it comes to what they love about EHRs, too. Interviews with a number of practitioners in American Medical News reveal some themes. Docs hate that there's no guaranteed increase in productivity, that EHRs often add extra steps to their workflow and send them hunting for difficult-to-find data, for example. But they love that documentation is mor

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    4. Reform repeal would slow health IT quality initiatives

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Apr 12 2012) EHR Adoption

      * HIMSS: * HIMSS: Hospitals must be more 'proactive' about data breach prevention * Payers make moves toward remote health * WEDI to work with CMS, other parties to jump-start 5010 transactions * FDA clears a path for new kidney disease tech Free Newsletter FierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 44,00 healthcare industry insider

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      Mentions:   FDA   Healthcare   EMR

    5. Mobile, cloud-based security top concerns for government healthcare organizations

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Feb 23 2012) EHR Adoption , Cloud Computing

      * Free Newsletter FierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 44,00 healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via daily email for their must know IT news.

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      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR

    6. CMS releases Stage 2 Meaningful Use proposals

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Feb 22 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      * * HIMSS survey: Meaningful Use still on hospital IT execs' minds * Fridsma: Healthcare communication is not one-size-fits-all * AT&T takes over AMA's Amagine physician portal Free Newsletter FierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 44,00 healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via daily email for their must know IT news.

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      Mentions:   At&T   Healthcare   EMR

    7. Health IT sales growth predicted to rise only slightly in 2012

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Feb 3 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      Despite rising investments by venture capital firms, the health IT field as a whole is poised for no more than 5 to 10 percent growth this year, financial analysts who attended a panel discussion hosted by the Nashville Health Care Council this week predicted. Factors conducive to continued growth include the impending conversion to ICD-10, the analysts said in remarks reported by Healthcare IT News. "I foresee a slightly better 2012, with the emphasis on slightly," said Darren Lehrich, managing

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      Mentions:   Healthcare

    8. Bipartisan center calls for increased HIE efforts, alignment of healthcare ...

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Jan 27 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      Aligning financial incentives with high-quality care and accelerating health information exchange efforts (HIE) were among several key recommendations made in a new report released this morning by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) that focuses on health IT's role in transforming healthcare. According to former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who co-chaired a BPC task force on delivery system reform and health IT, health innovation service delivery is severely lacking today despite significan (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   America   Senate

    9. HHS offering $1B in grants for innovative healthcare ideas

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Nov 16 2011) Industry News , EHR Adoption

      HHS offering $1B in grants for innovative healthcare ideasFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Dell   Healthcare   EMR

    10. Emergency departments save nearly $2M through HIE data use

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Nov 10 2011) EHR Adoption

      Emergency departments save nearly $2M through HIE data useFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR

    11. Market For Electronic Medical Record Software To Grow At Over 12 Percent Per ...

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Nov 10 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      MARKET FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SOFTWARE TO GROW AT OVER 12 PERCENT PER ...FierceHealthITThis act has allocated approximately $19 billion for EMR adoption incentives. Hospitals and physicians who meet meaningful use requirements will receive incentive payments. These payments will start to decrease in 2013 and 2014. ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   EMR

    12. Meaningful Use can cost millions, even after EHR purchase

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Oct 27 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      Meaningful Use can cost millions, even after EHR purchaseFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   New Jersey   Ohio

    13. Final ACO rule holds great possibilities for health IT

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Oct 23 2011) EHR Adoption

      Final ACO rule holds great possibilities for health ITFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR   ACO

    14. VA gives Harris Corp. $54.9M to streamline surgical workflow for hospitals

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Oct 21 2011) Industry News , EHR Adoption

      VA gives Harris Corp. $54.9M to streamline surgical workflow for hospitalsFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR   Department of Veterans Affairs

    15. Mayo study shows value of social media in clinical research

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Aug 31 2011) EHR Adoption

      Mayo study shows value of social media in clinical researchFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR   Hipaa

    16. VA cloud pilot could impact 134K medical workers

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Aug 22 2011) EHR Adoption , Cloud Computing

      VA cloud pilot could impact 134K medical workersFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Microsoft   Healthcare   EMR

    17. Social media, HIEs, the recession will impact health IT in 2012

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Aug 22 2011) IT Buzz , EHR Adoption

      Social media, HIEs, the recession will impact health IT in 2012FierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR   Hipaa

    18. Nuance, UPMC partner to develop new method of EHR documentation

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Aug 12 2011) Industry News , EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      Nuance, UPMC partner to develop new method of EHR documentationFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   IBM   Healthcare   Electronic Health Records

    19. CPOE adoption up, but most hospitals still lack capability

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Aug 10 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      CPOE adoption up, but most hospitals still lack capabilityFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   Arra   Thomson Reuters

    20. Home health devices, mobile apps need to be connected to providers

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Jul 25 2011) EHR Adoption

      Home health devices, mobile apps need to be connected to providers Home health devices, mobile apps need to be connected to providersFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Boston   Healthcare   U.S. Food and Drug Administration

    21. Nurse informaticists are 'critical' for health IT revolution, HIMSS says

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Jul 8 2011) EHR Adoption

      Nurse informaticists are 'critical' for health IT revolution, HIMSS saysFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   Arra   EMR

    22. IT isn't driving up health costs, but it could help lower them

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Jun 13 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      IT isn't driving up health costs, but it could help lower them IT isn't driving up health costs, but it could help lower themFierceHealthITBut it has been estimated that it would cost $98 billion to raise the hospital EHR adoption rate to 90 percent; to get physicians to that point would cost roughly $17.2 billion. These are trifling sums in the context of overall health spending. ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Gartner   Obama administration   Electronic Health Records

    23. New health IT 'platform' calls for larger focus on patient needs

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (May 10 2011) EHR Adoption

      New health IT 'platform' calls for larger focus on patient needsFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR   Hipaa

    24. Dell: Health IT can drive higher care efficiency

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (May 3 2011) EHR Adoption

      Dell: Health IT can drive higher care efficiency Dell: Health IT can drive higher care efficiencyFierceHealthITFierceHealthIT is the leading source of Healthcare IT news with a special focus on CPOE, EMR adoption, HIPAA compliance and other critical areas. Join 30000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthIT via weekly email for their must know IT ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Los Angeles   Healthcare   EMR