Category Archives: Health Care: Electronic Health Records

Healthcare data system shift on schedule for Q3 2013 implementation

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICD-10 represents one of the most comprehensive projects in healthcare today with far-reaching impacts throughout the healthcare delivery system. An added layer of complexity involves the implementation of other significant programs, such as Meaningful Use and 5010, in a … Continue reading

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Medical technology use up considerably: HHS’s Sebelius

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the number of hospitals using health information technology (IT) has more than doubled in the last two years.  She also announced new data showing nearly 2,000 hospitals and … Continue reading

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How electronic health records may benefit diabetes patients: new study

Health Serv Res. 2012 Jan 17. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01370.x. [Epub ahead of print] The Effectiveness of Implementing an Electronic Health Record on Diabetes Care and Outcomes. Herrin J, da Graca B, Nicewander D, Fullerton C, Aponte P, Stanek G, Cowling T, … Continue reading

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NFC-enabled cell phones are poised to disrupt health care

The first major conference to cover this transformative paradigm shift is the MIT Enterprise Forum:  Cambridge on Monday, February 6, 6:00 – 8:00PM at MIT’s EG&G Education Center, Room 34-101, 50 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. Gentag founder John Peeters … Continue reading

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