Morning Read: EMR vendor grades are in (it doesn’t look good)
Also, the Mylan-Perrigo hostile takeover is underway, Medtronic gets an FDA approval and new population health innovations are popping up throughout the country.
Three takes on the new Salesforce Health Cloud
"This is not a new type of product."
Health Executives on Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Hear executives from Quantum Health, Surescripts, EY, Clinical Architecture and Personify Health share their views on digital transformation in healthcare.
Idaho antitrust case unintentionally highlights information blocking
A year and a half ago, a federal judge invalidated the purchase of Nampa, Idaho-based Saltzer Medical Group by St. Luke’s Health System in nearby Boise, on antitrust grounds. A new review of documents from that case by the Idaho Statesman newspaper revealed a fine example of what Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services have dubbed "information blocking":
What’s next in the journey to true EMR interoperability? An operating system for health
Here's what needs to happen to make the EMR useful to patients.
FAQ: Are my medical records safe from cybercriminals?
A decade ago almost all doctors kept paper charts on every patient. That is changing quickly as laptops become as common as stethoscopes in exam rooms. Recent hacking attacks have raised questions about how safe that data may be. Here are some frequently asked questions about this evolution underway in American medicine and the […]
Larry Page’s personal health challenge that might draw Google deeper into healthcare
Larry Page's personal problem with vocal cord paralysis might be enough motivation to draw Google into a formal role in HIT and improving EMR data access.
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Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants
The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
Study: EHRs haven’t changed medical billing for inpatient care. But what about outpatient?
A new study says there’s no need to worry about hospitals using their new electronic medical records to generate bigger bills and boost their income. It’s been a concern since at least 2012, when the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services sent hospitals a strongly worded letter warning them against using electronic records […]
Health IT firm rolls out middleware to ease some of the EMR interoperability headaches
When a patient arrives in the intensive care unit, ideally clinicians would be able to see the most up-to-date record of her health and care. But because electronic medical records systems made by different vendors don’t communicate with each other, that can’t always happen. Zoeticx is hoping to change that by introducing a platform that […]
Cleveland Clinic, Dell pair up to help late adopters, switchers implement Epic EMR
The Cleveland Clinic is teaming up with Dell to offer Epic EMR consulting and implementation services to other health systems and practices. The clinic, which has been using Epic for nearly a decade, already consults with nearby healthcare systems and practices through its MyPractice Healthcare Solutions services. Now, with the addition of Dell Healthcare and […]
Mayo docs’ new ER & ICU data analytics startup finds support from Social+Capital, Rock Health
IT solutions that have helped doctors in the fast-paced emergency department and intensive care unit at Mayo Clinic make more informed care decisions are coming to other hospitals via a new startup. Ambient Clinical Analytics is publicly launching today with $1.1 million in seed funding from The Social+Capital Partnership, Rock Health and Mayo Clinic. The […]
The Funding Model for Cancer Innovation is Broken — We Can Fix It
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
Pitfalls to avoid in electronic medical record (EMR) contracts
"No matter how well you investigate an EMR, it’s possible that the product won’t be as usable as it seemed when you first tested it. But that’s not the only EMR risk your hospital or medical practice needs to address. Steven Fox, Principal with Post & Schell, told us about several other EMR contract gotchas […]
Do you need a new EMR software?
A recent survey indicates that almost 20% of the U.S. physicians using EMR software are either not happy with it or face plenty of issues with it. Another 30-40% of the physicians say that they are not likely to recommend their current system to anyone they know. This indicates that there are plenty of physicians […]
Why adopt Electronic Medical Records?
Anyone somehow related to national healthcare must be well aware of the adoption saga of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Owing to numerous incentives given by the federal government, and the multiple benefits of EMRs, a majority of institutions in the industry have either made the transition to EMR or are going through one. Similar to […]
Be ready for Electronic Medical Records
The fundamental principle of any Electronic Medical Record being implemented at a practice is that all members of the practice should be well aware and committed to the implementation. Otherwise, it can cost the practice a lot to train its members and make everyone realize the benefits of EMR. The idea of having everyone being […]
Make more money with EMRs
It’s the new thing in healthcare. Everyone has it or is on their way to get it. Let’s find out how you can earn more with your new EMR. 1. More patients in less time EMRs automate processes that were once performed manually at your practice. Patient registration for example, no longer requires filling in […]