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In the healthcare IT world, probably nothing has been more anticipated than the meaningful use rules. At last, they arrived on July 13, and I liken the magnitude of the 864-page document to that of an historic snowfall. As I write this column, people are still digging out.
The "2010 U.S. Ambulatory Electronic Health Records Certification Study" from research and consulting firm CapSite aims to assess the industry views on ambulatory EHR certification.
Though many fear the timetable is cutting things too close, federal officials and industry insiders paint a picture of everything coming together in time for providers to have their electronic health record products certified to meet the meaningful use requirements by Oct. 1, when data collection is first allowed.
Rural hospitals across the country will benefit from a new $400 million-per-year program, developed by the Federal Communications Commission, to provide affordable broadband in medically underserved communities.
Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) has carved out a niche for itself as a strong regional player in health IT, with a robust presence in Northeast Indiana. Now its new CEO, Bruce Lisanti, whose appointment was announced on Monday, is ready to take the company to the next level.
Cerner this week announced robust financial results for the second quarter, reporting strong bookings, revenue, earnings and cash flow.
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) announced Tuesday the launch of new CCHIT Certified programs in three specialty areas for electronic health records.
El Camino Hospital, a 542-bed acute care center, is using new technology to shave precious minutes off the time it takes for heart attack victims to receive lifesaving treatment.
A breakdown in data destruction protocols could help explain why back-up files containing information on 800,000 individuals were lost from a Mass. hospital after a data management company was hired to destroy them.
At its monthly meeting held Wednesday, the HIT Policy Committee wrestled with patients' rights to opt in or opt out of health information exchange.