Selecting an EHR
Where does one begin when selecting an EHR for their practice? The EMRConsultant.com says there are “7 critical factors when purchasing the right EMR software”….
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October HIT Standards Committee
The Standards committee met on Wednesday, October 14th. Updates from the Clinical Quality, Clinical Operations, and Privacy & Security work groups were heard. The Clinical…
The Recovery Room – 10/11/09
October 1st, Secretary Sebelius releases report on how health information technology can improve health care for Americans living in rural communities. The report examines how…
Bar codes, Google, and Me
I was reminded yet again today of my days in programming, EDI, and bar coding. Google often changes it’s logo on their search page to…
Health IT Stimulus Summit, Dell Acquires Perot Systems, National Health IT Week
Our Week in Review posts are now “The Recovery Room” posts. Our idea and hope is to do at least a Waiting Room (upcoming events…
September HIT Committee Meetings
The HIT Standards Committee met on the 15th this month. From the Clinical Quality workgroup, an update to the measure grid for meaningful use. Of…
The Waiting Room – week of 9/13/09
The HIT Policy committee will meet this Friday at 8:30am EST. The meeting like always is open to the public. You can participate over the…
Obama’s Health Care Speech
Wednesday evening brought President Obama out to address the Joint Session of Congress upon their return from the summer recess. In an attempt to take…
HIPAA Webinars-on-Demand
The passing of the HITECH Act of 2009 mandated additional guidelines for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). On August 24, 2009 the Department of…