Medical Technology Journal

New Clinical Decision Support App

The Buzz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:33:00 +0000

Researchers at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston have designed a new clinical decision support tool, reports Information Week. The tool is designed to give doctors a more complete patient problem list within the electronic health record.

Electronic Health Record Obstacles

The Buzz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:33:00 +0000

While many doctors and hospitals are switching to electronic medical records, reports Emax, several obstacles remain, including funding and concerns about confidentiality.

Second Rule of Stage 2 of HITECH In Process

The Buzz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:33:00 +0000

Federal regulators moved one-step closer to releasing the second rule Stage 2 of the HITECH Act, according to Gov Info Security. The rule, drafted by the Department of Health and Human Services and submitted to the OMB, outlines how hospitals and physicians must meaningfully use electronic health records.

Utah Insurer Promotes Health Information Exchange

The Buzz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:33:00 +0000

Utah‘s largest health insurer, Regence Blue Cross, is helping Utah‘s health information exchange, reports The Salt Lake Tribune. Regence Foundation, the insurer‘s charitable arm, is investing $90,000 in a campaign to promote the Clinical Health Information Exchange.

Health Law Deadlines Approach

The Buzz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:33:00 +0000

As the 2014 deadline approaches for the healthcare law, many states are under enormous pressure to get a system in place, according to Government Health It. Many in the industry question whether a majority of the states will be able to make the deadline.

Despite Costs, Health Pros Want Health Info Exchanges

The Buzz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000

A lack of capital is the major obstacle to adopting health information exchanges, reports eWeek. A study by Beacon Partners shows that 70% of all healthcare managers surveyed are preparing for a health information exchange, but many lack the funds to finish the transition.

The Controversy of Doctor-Patient Email Correspondence

The Buzz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Email communication between doctor and patient is still controversial, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Ohio Begins Switch to Patient-Centered Medical Home Model

The Buzz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Ohio’s Governor’s Office of Health Transformation and the Department of Health for Ohio are teaming up to assist primary care health practices transition to a patient-centered medical home model for care, reports WTRF.com.

Insurer Creates Network in Penn.

The Buzz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Highmark Inc., a health insurance company, will invest $500 million dollars to develop a network of doctors in Western Pennsylvania, according to Pittsburgh Live.

Kaiser Goes Mobile

The Buzz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Kaiser Permanente now has a mobile optimized website, reports Healthcare IT News.