Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR)

The VA Office of Inspector General released a trio of reports this past week with allegations about medication, ticket-process and care-coordination concerns.

The rollout of eTOC continues across the state, with eHealth NSW's head Dr Zoran Bolevich saying it improves clinical productivity and patient care.

Boulder Community Health Chief Information Officer Michael Jefferies told HIMSS22 attendees about the challenges and triumphs of the partnership, which launched 18 months ago.

Europe’s hub for health data is expected to launch later this year, and patient groups are optimistic about its potential.

The Allscripts App Expo includes global tags and dedicated pages to promote more certified applications. HUB and Enlitic aim to secure health data and enhance patient care.

In a HIMSS22 panel, leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs discussed the implementation of the agency's new electronic health record and their hopes for the future of the project.

Dr. Jackie Gerhart, a physician at Epic, sat down at HIMSS22 to discuss the electronic health record's massive research database and how its findings can shape individual services. 

ONC chief Micky Tripathi spoke at HIMSS22 alongside Dr. Daniel Jernigan, the CDC's deputy director for public health science and surveillance. Both see long-needed improvements ahead for data exchange and public health reporting.

Having the right team in place when conducting SAFER assessments should ensure a smoother process.

"We continue to push the envelope of technology to deliver the highest value and to develop the future models of care," said the health system's chief health information officer.