A skirmish over the HITECH era
In the latest issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of former national coordinators and a duo of health IT executives take different perspectives on the impact of the HITECH Act.
Obama health IT guru leaving his post (Morning Read)
Among today's current medical news: Washington's electronic medical records czar departs, a cap in whistleblower payments, a future with robotic nurses, Washington's guidance on trimming Medicaid and obesity's rapid increase.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
David Blumenthal says debate rages over EMR standards
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Dr. David Blumenthal says there is a "raging debate" in Washington over whether the development of electronic medical records should be driven by standards or competition.
EMR-related deaths are ‘anecdotal,’ fed’s top doc says
President Barack Obama’s top doctor in charge of implementing a nationwide push to adopt electronic medical records said reports of deaths from EMR malfunctions may be more sizzle than steak. Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, told a crowd in Boston April […]