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California IPA links docs with virtual health record
Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, a California-based independent physician organization and the lead participant in the Santa Cruz Health Information Exchange, has deployed a community-wide virtual health record for its physicians. PMG implemented the Elysium Virtual Health Record from San Jose, Calif.-based Axolotl Corporation to its 300 physicians, linking them to patient data at the point of care.
Legal uncertainty over EHR data presents obstacle to adoption
The issue surrounding ownership of electronic health information must be addressed before it can be used to improve healthcare, according to a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Telemedicine connects Pennsylvania docs, patients
The arrival of telemedicine—now available at St. Luke\'s-Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pa.—is helping to bridge the gap between doctors and patients in the Lehigh Valley area. The technology, which allows doctors to examine patients remotely through a desktop videoconferencing system, was showcased by St. Luke\'s on Tuesday for the annual American Diabetes Alert Day.
Brailer views health IT as \'bright spot\'
Former federal healthcare IT czar David Brailer, M.D. told attendees at the Health Tech Investment Forum in San Francisco on Tuesday that healthcare IT and innovation can drive fundamental changes in the U.S. healthcare system. While the nation hasn’t made meaningful progress in driving systemic changes in the way healthcare is delivered, entrepreneurs, investments in disruptive technology, and support from state leaders will get America to the other end of healthcare reform, he said.
President pushes healthcare IT as key to reform
Barack Obama maintained his assertion that healthcare IT must be at the crux of reform during a prime-time White House press conference Tuesday night.
Cleveland Clinic implements RFID for patient file tracking
The Cleveland Clinic is gearing up to use radio frequency identification to track patient files. Using RFID technology from Kensington, Md.-based Infolinx, the not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center plans to implement a new records management program.
Illinois hospital extends Internet access to patients, visitors
Peoria, Ill.-based Proctor Hospital has implemented Wandering WiFi’s wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) service for its public wireless networks throughout its main hospital campus, including sections of an adjoining physicians’ office building. The new network grants hospital visitors and patients complimentary wireless Internet access.
EMR assessment tool to help providers navigate \'meaningful use\'
Stimulus package provisions aimed at the \"meaningful use\" of EMRs have spawned a host of questions among healthcare providers. In response, healthcare research firm KLAS has released the KLAS EMR Toolkit to help providers make informed choices regarding stimulus-related technology decisions.
Study: RPM improves outcomes for chronically ill
Menlo Park, Calif.-based Spyglass Consulting Group has released a study that finds remote patient monitoring technology enables healthcare providers to treat patients before their conditions becomes more acute. Remote patient monitoring solutions have shown success for patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.
CCHIT speeds certification development
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) plans to accelerate its development of advanced technology certification programs to include clinical decision support, interoperability, quality and security in the upcoming 2009-2010 development cycle. Clinical decision support and security were not scheduled for completion until 2011.
Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, a California-based independent physician organization and the lead participant in the Santa Cruz Health Information Exchange, has deployed a community-wide virtual health record for its physicians. PMG implemented the Elysium Virtual Health Record from San Jose, Calif.-based Axolotl Corporation to its 300 physicians, linking them to patient data at the point of care.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-25 |
Legal uncertainty over EHR data presents obstacle to adoption
The issue surrounding ownership of electronic health information must be addressed before it can be used to improve healthcare, according to a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-25 |
Telemedicine connects Pennsylvania docs, patients
The arrival of telemedicine—now available at St. Luke\'s-Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pa.—is helping to bridge the gap between doctors and patients in the Lehigh Valley area. The technology, which allows doctors to examine patients remotely through a desktop videoconferencing system, was showcased by St. Luke\'s on Tuesday for the annual American Diabetes Alert Day.
| Source: The Morning Call | Date: 2009-03-25 |
Brailer views health IT as \'bright spot\'
Former federal healthcare IT czar David Brailer, M.D. told attendees at the Health Tech Investment Forum in San Francisco on Tuesday that healthcare IT and innovation can drive fundamental changes in the U.S. healthcare system. While the nation hasn’t made meaningful progress in driving systemic changes in the way healthcare is delivered, entrepreneurs, investments in disruptive technology, and support from state leaders will get America to the other end of healthcare reform, he said.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-25 |
President pushes healthcare IT as key to reform
Barack Obama maintained his assertion that healthcare IT must be at the crux of reform during a prime-time White House press conference Tuesday night.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-25 |
Cleveland Clinic implements RFID for patient file tracking
The Cleveland Clinic is gearing up to use radio frequency identification to track patient files. Using RFID technology from Kensington, Md.-based Infolinx, the not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center plans to implement a new records management program.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-24 |
Illinois hospital extends Internet access to patients, visitors
Peoria, Ill.-based Proctor Hospital has implemented Wandering WiFi’s wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) service for its public wireless networks throughout its main hospital campus, including sections of an adjoining physicians’ office building. The new network grants hospital visitors and patients complimentary wireless Internet access.
| Source: TMCnet.com | Date: 2009-03-24 |
EMR assessment tool to help providers navigate \'meaningful use\'
Stimulus package provisions aimed at the \"meaningful use\" of EMRs have spawned a host of questions among healthcare providers. In response, healthcare research firm KLAS has released the KLAS EMR Toolkit to help providers make informed choices regarding stimulus-related technology decisions.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-24 |
Study: RPM improves outcomes for chronically ill
Menlo Park, Calif.-based Spyglass Consulting Group has released a study that finds remote patient monitoring technology enables healthcare providers to treat patients before their conditions becomes more acute. Remote patient monitoring solutions have shown success for patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-24 |
CCHIT speeds certification development
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) plans to accelerate its development of advanced technology certification programs to include clinical decision support, interoperability, quality and security in the upcoming 2009-2010 development cycle. Clinical decision support and security were not scheduled for completion until 2011.
| Source: Healthcare IT News | Date: 2009-03-23 |
