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10 things to know about WEDI21 Sep 2015
In 1991, former HHS Secretary Louis Sullivan, MD, formed the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, a nonprofit, public and private... Continue Reading
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3M may sell health IT business, or it may not21 Sep 2015
3M said Thursday that it is “exploring strategic alternatives” for its health information systems division. That, according to the St. Paul, Minnesota-based... Continue Reading
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How to improve doctors’ bedside manner14 Sep 2015
A doctor’s training hasn’t historically focused on sensitivity. And too often, while juggling heavy workloads and high stress, they can... Continue Reading
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Why EHR data blocking is the enemy of collaboration14 Sep 2015
Today’s healthcare headlines state the problem succinctly’: ‘EHR Data Blocking Hobbles HIT’; ‘EHR Data Blocking Still Rampant’ and more. Search ‘EHR data blocking’... Continue Reading
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Pressure on CIOs to pull value from EHRs14 Sep 2015
Healthcare CIOs across the country are, more than ever before, intent on getting the most value from their hospital and... Continue Reading
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Top health IT purchases for the week of Aug. 2431 Aug 2015
New contract signings that health information technology vendors announced during the week of August 24 include: * Temple University Health... Continue Reading
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Can the ONC achieve full interoperability in 10 years?31 Aug 2015
Fewer than one in five doctors think the ONC can achieve full interoperability in the next ten years, according to... Continue Reading
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What does health IT workforce want in employers?31 Aug 2015
Health IT professionals kinda sorta like their jobs, but many think they and their employers could do better. According to a... Continue Reading
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Why your doctor won’t ‘friend’ you on Facebook24 Aug 2015
Doctors’ practices are increasingly trying to reach their patients online. But don’t expect your doctor to “friend” you on Facebook... Continue Reading
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Paperless office? Don’t get me started24 Aug 2015
We generate a lot of paper. Our lives are filled with forms, prescriptions, outside medical records, letters from insurance companies,... Continue Reading
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