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  3. About Electronic Health Records




    An electronic health record (EHR) refers to an individual patient's medical record in digital format. Electronic health record systems co-ordinate the storage and retrieval of individual records with the aid of computers. EHRs are usually accessed on a computer, often over a network. It may be made up of electronic medical records (EMRs) from many locations and/or sources. A variety of types of healthcare-related information may be stored and accessed in this way.

    EHR systems can reduce medical errors. In one ambulatory healthcare study, however, there was no difference in 14 measures, improvement in 2 outcome measures, and worse outcome on 1 measure.

    EHR systems are believed to increase physician efficiency and reduce costs, as well as promote standardization of care. Even though EMR systems with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) have existed for more than 30 years, less than 10 percent of hospitals as of 2006 have a fully integrated system.

  6. Quotes about Electronic Health Records

    1. “ Electronic health records are the foundation of a robust healthcare system. ”
      Kathleen Sebelius in HHS dials back requirements, offers flexibility in final meaningful use rule
    2. “ This is a turning point for electronic health records in America, and for improved quality and effectiveness in health care. ”
      David Blumenthal in Federal Government Increases Flexibility in Rules for Electronic Health Record ...
    3. “ For years, health policy leaders on both sides of the aisle have urged adoption of electronic health records throughout our health care system to improve quality of care and ultimately lower costs. ”
      Kathleen Sebelius in Secretary Sebelius Announces Final Rules To Support 'Meaningful Use' Of Electronic Health Records

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

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

      ...ll help providers offer greater health information access to their patients. Meanwhile, to increase EHR adoption, the report recommended the dissemination of "common sense" security practices by the gove... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Washington   America   Senate

    3. Quest Diagnostics seeks to grow its healthcare IT business

      Explore MedCity News (Jan 24 2012)

      Quest Diagnostics seeks to grow its healthcare IT business ...b testing capabilities — Athena Diagnostics and Celera. It plans to increase the use of its Care360 Electronic Health Record program by offering an 85 percent discount through its EHR grant program. Mohapatra said about 200,000 physicians and clinicians use its digital technology fo... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   New Jersey   Electronic Health Records   Quest Diagnostics

    4. ICA Joins Multi-State Workgroup to Develop Connectivity Standards for Health Data

      Explore businesswire.com (Jan 17 2012) Industry News , EHR Adoption

      ...borative (NYeC) (www.nyehealth.org) to join a public-private multi-state working group comprised of Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendors, Health Information Exchange (HIE) vendors and states. The group recognizes the ... ICA Jo......andards for Health Data Interoperability Group to Enhance and Hasten Connectivity Standards between Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchanges NEW YORK & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IC... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   New York   California   ICA

    5. Predictions 2012: Not What You Think

      Explore Healthcare IT News (Jan 12 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...ss and adoption of EHRs as a result of the HITECH ... at the end this multi-year march to certified EHR adoption and meaningful use. Yet, under the covers ... Admittedly, our predictions for 2011 were mo... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Citrix   CIO   Supreme Court

    6. Better Together: The RN and the EHR

      Explore Newswise (Jan 9 2012) EHR Adoption

      In the first large study of its kind, Penn Nursing researchers find that electronic health records are important tools for improvements in nursing care and health outcomes. Better Together: The RN a......portant tools for improvements in nursing care and health outcomes. Better Together: The RN and the EHR Released: 1/9/2012 1:20 PM EST Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Newswise — With... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   National Institutes of Health

    7. Margaret Anderson: Top 10 Medical Research Trends to Watch in 2012

      Explore huffingtonpost.com (Jan 5 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...arch to drive new, more effective treatments for patients is still not evident. "Meaningful use" of electronic health records (EHR) to qualify for federal funding seems to have been an effective carrot/stick combination for drivin... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Google   FDA   Obama administration

    8. 5 EHR predictions for 2012

      Explore fierceemr.com (Jan 5 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...rnment will continue to market the program and tout its progress. 2. More providers will get on the EHR bandwagon, but adoption won't be universal. John Lynn, blogger on EMR and HIPAA, predicts that hosp... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   EMR   Cloud Services

    9. Cerner, McKesson, athenahealth: CMS issuance of Stage 2 meaningful use rules ...

      Explore Financial Times (Jan 4 2012) Meaningful Use

      ...et of quality measures that have been shown to improve patient clinical outcomes, they must rely on electronic health records (EHR) to show such health successes, noted Paul DeMuro, partner, Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles & San Fra... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Washington   Congress   Electronic Health Records

    10. McKenzie County Memorial Hospital first in state to receive Medicare funding for use of EHRs

      Explore Healthcare IT News (Dec 29 2011) Industry News , EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ... is the first hospital in North Dakota to qualify for Medicare reimbursements for using a certified electronic health record (EHR). McKenzie County Healthcare Systems will receive the reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare a......nty Healthcare Systems and we congratulate them on their milestone and their leadership in adopting electronic health records.” EHR adoption incentives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are offered to physicians, ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Minnesota   Electronic Health Records   Medicare

    11. The key to more productive doctors? Reducing the workload of health IT apps

      Explore MedCity News (Dec 22 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...tions are commonplace as our industry gets on the Meaningful Use bandwagon and is starting to adopt EHR systems at a slightly more rapid pace than in previous years (things aren’t really as rosy as many ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Healthcare   Electronic Health Records

    12. Federal health IT market set to grow to $6.5B by 2016

      Explore Healthcare IT News (Dec 20 2011) Industry News , EHR Adoption

      ...ding includes funding for payment systems, technology used to deliver healthcare services including electronic health records (EHR) systems, and IT to support federally-funded health research and promotion, according to the survey... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Healthcare   Electronic Health Records   Department of Defense

    13. The Social CIO: Texas Health Builds a Knowledge Engine

      Explore Business 2 Community (Dec 14 2011) EHR Adoption

      ...rly every kind of health care professional at the organization is participating. For example: * As electronic health records (EHR) are adopted throughout the system, physicians set up a forum to help each other champion the ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Google   CIO   Electronic Health Records

    14. Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative Helps Adirondack Region Medical Home Project Achieve Major Milestone In Care Coordination

      Explore Healthcare Technology Online (Dec 13 2011) Industry News , EHR Adoption

      It is a powerful demonstration of our shared commitment to clinical quality, continuity of care, EHR adoption and creating a community of health and wellness," said Karen Ashline, Pod Director of the ......nditions. A key component of this NCQA designation is the use of health information technology like electronic health records (EHRs) to capture patient information and ensure that all necessary providers have uninterrupted ac... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   New York   Electronic Health Records   massachusetts

    15. Costco Enters Electronic Health Record Business

      Explore techweb.com (Dec 13 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...behind the curve. Alluding to a recent report that the government has paid out nearly $2 billion in EHR ... Costco has entered the health IT business with a nationwide rollout of a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) designed for small physician practices. Following a successful pilot in a few regions, the giant p... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Dell   Electronic Health Records

    16. EHR use cut health care costs, BCBS says

      Explore Homepage (Dec 12 2011) EHR Adoption

      EHR use cut health care costs, BCBS says PROVICENCE – The use of electronic health records (EHRs) in a three-year pilot program lowered health care costs by an average of 17 and 33 percent, ......osts by an average of 17 and 33 percent, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island announced Monday. EHR use cut health care costs, BCBS says By Richard Asinof Contributing Writer Twitter: @RichardAsinof ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Electronic Health Records

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