Molly Merrill

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have successfully demonstrated that a bedside monitoring system can help treat stroke patients.

Clinicians will soon have a better understanding of how to manage cerebral aneurysms, thanks to a European project that uses simulation software.

The Georgia Cancer Coalition, an independent, not-for-profit organization based in Atlanta, will use a statewide healthcare information exchange to share evidence-based medicine with community cancer care centers.

Capella Healthcare, the Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Trillium Health Centre and Vanderbilt University Medical Center are all turning to smart technology for their electronic medical records.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a not-for-profit system of hospitals in New Mexico, is planning to revamp its patient call center by improving access to patient data.

A virtual tissue bank is in development in Arizona, thanks to a partnership between the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission and Reston, Va.-based 5AM Solutions.

Sandlot, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Texas Specialty Physicians located in Fort Worth, Texas, has gone live with a health information exchange and integrated electronic medical record platform that links providers in the Tarrant County area.

Physician practices in San Antonio are being offered an electronic prescribing system at no charge thanks to joint initiative between Jacksonville, Fla.-based Availity, LLC and national health insurer Humana, Inc.

Clinicians at Pee Dee Cardiology, a private cardiology practice in Florence, S.C., are preparing to upgrade to an electronic health record and practice management system designed to help them to participate in financial incentive programs.

A statewide system to provide physicians with electronic access to patient information is set to launch in 23 Orange County emergency departments.