In the healthcare IT industry, one usually gets to hear about numerous updates every single day. Recently, the increasing hype of free Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) caught my attention. Upon discussing it with my colleague, we concluded that the concept of a ‘free of cost’ EMR has allowed several vendors to capture the market share. […]
With the introduction of Cloud technology in the healthcare industry, several EMR vendors are consistently trying to come up with even more advanced and innovative EMR solutions. After all, who wouldn’t want to capture the market share? Also, given the government’s support in terms of financial incentives, there seems to be an augmenting interest amongst […]
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.
Now that the meaningful use stage 2 rules have been finalized, the direction has never been clearer. While EMR vendors may have dodged a bullet with the interoperability requirements this time around, it is most likely their last chance. With over 800 EMR vendors in the market, interoperability and health information exchange is an uphill […]
The past few years have been more of a topsy-turvy ride for the healthcare industry in the US. Initially backed by then president G.W Bush, electronic medical records have become levers for change today. The economic difficulties and increasing burden of rising healthcare costs have deprived most Americans of quality care. The pursuit of affordable […]
Software design has come a long way with corporate level applications now contribute significantly towards the growth of organizations. Be it supply chain management, enterprise resource management or back office accounts, applications today are more intelligent and friendlier to use. Interfaces are more engaging and everything is configured to add to work efficiency. Years of […]
We have spent the last few years debating on the changes brought forward by EMRs and the shift towards health IT. With the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reporting adoption numbers in excess of 55%, it is clear that the tides are shifting and the objective of transferring every American onto electronic medical records may […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
With the growth of EMR and health IT overall, the long awaited HIPAA Omnibus Rule was finalized by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and presented before the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review earlier this year. Once the OMB approves the final rule, it will subsequently be published in the Federal Register. […]
With the introduction of electronic medical records (EMRs) and health information exchanges (HIEs), the healthcare industry can now envision a nationwide connected care network. Information, the kryptonite to healthcare can finally be controlled in a productive manner, resulting in enhanced clinical efficiency and quality of care. The idea is to benefit from incorporating the technology […]
I have always advocated for self health management. Although physicians know a lot about the human anatomy, we are capable of judging our own bodies. “We all know that health does not happen in the doctor’s office. It happens with the patient.” said the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Farzad Mostashari during one of […]
According to a recent report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the healthcare digitization cause has successfully recruited more than half of the physician populous in the US. The EMR adoption numbers signify the expectations of the health industry from this revolutionary technology. Care is changing, and if you are amongst those waiting for […]
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The impact of information technology has transformed the healthcare industry in the US. Be it the war stricken economy or the need for an effective care system, the government has jumped on the eHealth bandwagon with its bags loaded. Healthcare reforms under the American Re-investment and Recovery Act (ARRA) are fuelled by the need for […]
The last few months have been quite taxing on medical professional. Proposed rules for Meaningful Use stage 2 and the Nationwide Health Information Network came out earlier this year, sending the healthcare community into an epic frenzy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court finally moved on the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare, ending the […]
Medical practitioners are frequently entrusted with clinical decisions that have a major impact on patient mortality and livelihood, which is why there is no margin for clinical errors or mistakes under any circumstances. Physicians must uphold their trust by maintaining care delivery standards and ensuring compliance with best practice guidelines. The quest for healthcare accountability […]
The current US healthcare system suffers from excessive bureaucracy and red tape-ism. Regulations have only made the care delivery process more complex with unnecessary delays and loss of productivity. The proposed shift to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) was an attempt to bolster efficient practice methods that enable quality care delivery. Paper health records have long […]
The world has truly become a global village. It takes mere seconds to connect with a friend or a colleague in a completely different part of the world. Development in the field of technology has lead to an avalanche of information flooding every house with an internet connection. Electronic communication has seen enormous growth over […]