1. About EMR

    An electronic medical record (EMR) is a medical record in digital format.

    In health informatics an EMR is considered by some to be one of several types of EHR (electronic health record)s, but in general usage EMR and EHR are synonymous.

  2. Quotes about EMR

    1. I don't have the luxury of time or resources for a full-scale EMR implementation.
      Desiree Butter in GE Healthcare Introduces True Web-Based EMR for Independent Physician Practices
    2. Physicians know they need to adopt an EMR in the near-term in order to maximize their potential for stimulus reimbursements that start in 2011. In addition to seeking a solution that is tailored to the needs of their independent practices, they're looking for a strong, long-term partner with the experience to help them get the most out of their system.
      Jim Corrigan in GE Healthcare Introduces True Web-Based EMR for Independent Physician Practices
    3. Meaningful use is helpful, because now people are looking at EMRs and seeing what's important. Until you get some consensus around the best practices for EMR use and what's the best product, it's hard to get everyone on board.
      In Health plans consider adding "meaningful use" criteria in physician contracts
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    2. Can Hospitals Bully Physician Practices to Use their EHR?

      Explore blogs.ajc.com (May 14 2012)

      ...ed product. Not all the reasons for a practice’s decision to ignore the recommendation of a certain EMR should be seen as a rebuke to hospitals. The number one factor influencing the purchasing decision... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Georgia   EMR   McKesson

    3. HIMSS Analytics Recognizes Banner Health With Stage 7 Award

      Explore Healthcare Technology Online (May 4 2012)

      ..., Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. The Stage 7 award represents attainment of the highest level on the Electronic Medical Records Adoption Model? (EMRAM), which is used to track EMR progress at hospitals and health systems. HIMSS Analytics developed the EMR Adoption Model in 2005 as a methodology for evaluating the progress and impact of electronic medica... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   New Orleans   California   Phoenix

    4. Max Healthcare Reaches Forefront of Technology Adoption to provide Highest Levels of Patient Care and Safety with Dell Services

      Explore andhranews.net (May 1 2012)

      Max has become the first hospital in India and only sixth in Asia to achieve “Stage 6” on the EMR adoption model from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), indicating that ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Dell   Asia   Bangalore

    5. The First Hospital in India Achieves Global Recognition for Its Healthcare It ...

      Explore moneylife.in (Apr 24 2012)

      ...care's commitment to medical and service excellence and patient care is further strengthened by the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system at our hospitals. Our integrated information systems empower the care providers in deliveri... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Asia   India   CIO

    6. Content Management and Workflow Automation: Critical to Successful Emr ...

      Explore Healthcare IT News (Apr 18 2012)

      ...hanges (HIE). These topics clearly are the “news of the day” and have left more mundane topics—like EMR adoption— in the dust. But, I believe, this is a mistake. Although many healthcare organizations ha... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR

    7. Reform repeal would slow health IT quality initiatives

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Apr 12 2012)

      ...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 If the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   FDA   Healthcare   EMR

    8. Dell Clinical Service Desk Provides Expertise and Support to Advance EMR Adoption

      Explore businesswire.com (Apr 9 2012)

      PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Implementing an electronic medical records (EMR) system is a challenge for any healthcare organization, but Dell is easing the transition with the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Texas   Dell   EMR

    9. Full throttle on EMR use in garrison

      Explore GHIT - The Home page (Mar 21 2012)

      ...med in garrison, during field training exercises and CTC rotations. This is significant because the EMR system ensures every Soldier has a lifelong medical record. The Office of the Surgeon General condu... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   EMR

    10. Hospitals Make Healthy It Investments [Baseline]

      Explore tmcnet.com (Feb 24 2012)

      In fact, EMR adoption is expected to grow from less than 25 percent in 2009 to more than 80 percent by 2016, acc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Texas   Gartner Research   Dell

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

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Feb 23 2012)

      ...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 ge... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR

    12. CMS releases Stage 2 Meaningful Use proposals

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Feb 22 2012)

      ...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 ge... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   At&T   Healthcare   EMR

    13. Live From the CHIME 2012 Spring Forum: An Interview with Drex DeFord, Chime's ...

      Explore Healthcare Informatics Magazine (Feb 20 2012)

      ...her it’s the transportation system or the parking garage gates or medical device integration or the EMR, we continue to have deeper and deeper involvement in the day-to-day operations of our organization... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CIO   Las Vegas   EMR

    14. New Research Shows Hospitals Progressing With Electronic Medical Records and ‘Meaningful Use,’ But CIOs Indicate Major ...

      Explore businesswire.com (Feb 16 2012)

      ...meaningful use 2 (MU2) criteria by 2014. Tweet this: Optum Institute survey of hospital CIOs shows #EMR adoption up significantly “Hospitals are making substantial gains in adopting electronic medical records, participating in health information exchanges, and achieving ‘meaningful use,’” said Simon Stevens... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   EMR   Health Information Technology   Harris Interactive

    15. Dubai Health Authority and HIMSS complete survey across hospitals in Dubai to determine their electronic efficiency

      Explore zawya.com (Feb 12 2012)

      Dubai Health Authority and HIMSS complete survey across hospitals in Dubai to determine their electronic efficiency We will use the EMR Adoption Model Score(s) to identify the gaps in Dubai's health care system's health information tec......ital was awarded stage 5, 6 or 7. More than a fifth of the hospitals in Dubai (21.7%) are not on an Electronic Medical Records track. " Dr Redha concluded the results of the survey and said, "This means that almost 70% of the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Singapore   EMR

    16. HIMSS Analytics Honors Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center With Stage 7 Award

      Explore Healthcare Technology Online (Jan 30 2012)

      ...Hawaii, has received its Stage 7 Award. The award represents attainment of the highest level on the Electronic Medical Records Adoption Model? (EMRAM), which is used to track EMR progress at hospitals and health systems. HIMSS Analytics developed the EMR Adoption Model in 2005 as a methodology for evaluating the progress and impact of electronic medica... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Las Vegas   EMR   Hawaii

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