CCHIT splits EHR certification into two tiers
By Joseph Conn / HITS staff writer The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology is adopting a two-tier system of testing and certifying IT systems. In a conference call with vendors...
View ArticleLouisiana creates loan program for EHR purchases
The plan will rely on federal grants and build on previous state efforts to expand health IT adoption in underserved rural areas. By Pamela Lewis Dolan, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into law a...
View ArticleBlumenthal says expect certified EHR criteria in coming weeks
By Mary Mosquera Dr. David Blumenthal, the national health IT coordinator, said yesterday his office will explain “in the coming weeks” how it will define a “certified” electronic health record,” which...
View Article5 factors to look for when investing in EHR software: Part II of II
For DCs looking to invest in electronic health records (EHR) software to make the switch from paper to digital or simply to streamline their practice’s efficiency, there are dozens of vendors to choose...
View ArticleVA, Kaiser Permanente invite veterans to pilot program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and healthcare nonprofit organization Kaiser Permanente recently announced a pilot program designed to exchange EHR information using the Nationwide Health...
View ArticleBuying an Electronic Health Record System
A good electronic health record (EHR) system effectively stores patients’ health information electronically and uses computer-aided decision support systems to improve safety and the quality of...
View ArticleEHR developed for long-term care holds promise
By Molly Merrill COLUMBIA, MO – Researchers from the University of Missouri are developing an electronic health record system aimed at meeting the needs of a population of older adults that’s expected...
View ArticleGovernment driving health IT in Asia-Pac | EHR
$1.2 billion market projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2018 Taking a cue from U.S. stimulus initiatives such as HITECH, Asia Pacific countries are seeing a big uptick in electronic health record(EHR)...
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