A study just recently published entitled “Bridging the Chasm: Effect of Health Information Exchange on Volume of Laboratory Testing,” found that doctors utilizing electronic medical records software actually ordered fewer tests.
Study finds EMR to reduce number of clinical tests ordered Read More »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently reported that over 20,000 physicians and hospitals registered for the Medicare or Medicaid EHR (Electronic Health Records) incentive program, or both, in
EHR Incentive Registrations Increasing Read More »
There are drawbacks to this system in that if software generates too many alerts, caregivers may experience “alert fatigue,” in which they receive so many notifications that they are not all processed appropriately.
New study analyzes medical staff responses to high volume of medication alerts Read More »
In spite of increasing adoption of EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems by healthcare providers and organizations, paper records are still a primary source for tracking information for over half the respondents to
Survey Reveals Healthcare Still Relies on Paper Read More »
Although digitizing medical records affords healthcare providers with the resources to provide patients with the most applicable treatment, having such a broad cross section of this confidential data available online presents a heightened possibility of a data breach.
HHS declares increased enforcement of privacy protocols Read More »
Since late 2010, when an article in the Journal of Surgical Radiology noted that surgeons at Georgetown were accessing patient X-rays and other vital data in real time using iPads
Healthcare and the iPad Read More »
The United States Supreme Court began debating on Monday the potentially landmark lawsuit regarding the constitutionality of President Barack Obama’s sweeping health-care overhaul. While the first of three days of
Supreme Court Debates President Obama’s Health-Care Overhaul Read More »
A new survey conducted by Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) suggests a lack of preparedness for ICD-10
New survey suggests facilities ill-prepared for ICD-10 implementation Read More »
Though facility managers are understanding the gains presented by EMR, a recent study found that the medical community has a long way to go before achieving paperless operations.
No matter what age or strength level a person may hold, all members of the U.S. population are susceptible to the dangerous side effects inherent to many pharmaceutical drugs.
Partnering with a medical tech company to avoid prescription complications Read More »
