March 2010

Report: Boston Sci hit with subpoena after ICD, CRT-D recall ()
JACR: Advanced medical imaging = reduced inpatient stays, costs ()
AgaMatrix, Sanofi partner to develop diabetes monitoring solutions ()
ARRA grants released to expand broadband access ()
Better understanding of thoracic aortic disease leads to new guidelines ()
Eclipsys, Rothman Healthcare align for software apps ()
Imris nets Aussie clearance for MRI, x-ray angiography technologies ()
Survey: Outlook bleak for independent practices, small groups ()
Radiology: Multiparametric 3T MRI useful for prostate cancer detection ()
Nurses as Power Users: The Role of Nursing Informatics in Health IT is Growing ()
Clinical Data Repositories: Boosting Patient Care & Research for a Data-Intensive Future ()
Hawaiian HIE partners with Wellogic ()
Code Warriors ()
Maximizing Revenue Cycle Management ()
From the Editor: Data Gathering & The Care Plan ()
The AMDIS Connection: The View Across Time & Patients ()
ScottCare's CardioView suite adds ambulatory arrhythmia capability ()
NEJM: Stereotactic radiosurgery can help to manage brain metastases ()
HIMSS: Sprint highlights range of technologies, partnerships ()
FCC: Health IT gaps remain a barrier to accelerate broadband ()
Rancor, some clarity mark the week ()
PIE Medical updates MR flow analysis software ()
CMS gives $6.6M to six states for EHR federal matching funds ()
Carolina eHealth Alliance demos Telus' HIE ()
FDA clears Riverain chest x-ray technology ()
Carestream takes orders for first mobile DR retrofits ()
ONC: More guiding principles needed for adopting HIE consent models ()
Alleviating ICD-10 concerns, what you need to know ()
Midmark, eClinicalWorks complete product integration ()
GE rolls Medplexus into Centricity suite, accesses smaller practices ()
NIH awards $1.4M for arterial plaque research ()
Q&A: The case for NHIN Direct ()
Q&A: Big health IT plans in a small state ()
Radiology: X-rays may help predict which H1N1 patients are at greatest risk ()
Report: Remote health management market to grow to $3.6B by 2012 ()
CCHIT to reopen certification apps, testing on April 7 ()
Secure data, faxes and familiarity ()
Abbott completes $123M purchase of lab info systems developer ()
AJR: Use dual-energy CT to diagnose gout ()
AJR: X-ray often insufficient in detecting hip and pelvic fractures ()
ONC plans to survey U.S. sentiment on HIE, privacy ()
Toshiba introduces MRA sequence ()
CRT-D for heart failure crosses major hurdle toward FDA approval ()
FDA panel gives unanimous thumbs up to Medtronics MRI pacing system ()
And now the synthesis begins ()
McKesson lands three new contracts for Practice Partner ()
FiatLux Imaging hires new CEO ()
Congress to CMS: Modify meaningful use requirements ()
DR Systems updates PACS with breast imaging capabilities ()
SIR: MR-guided therapy offers hope for prostate cancer recurrence ()
ISMP releases Guidelines for Standard Order Sets ()
GE releases virtual sleep lab for sleep apnea analysis ()
Interoperability in increments ()
HIMSS: Axolotl debuts Elysium Open Access platform ()
EHR tool uses analytics to identify health risks ()
IMIX and Arcoma to merge ()
ACC: Remote monitoring shortens event response time, reduces hospital costs ()
Boston Scientific halts defibrillator shipments, retrieves devices ()
ACC: Facilities are not yet ready to adopt EHRs for meaningful use ()
ACC: Meaningful use policy is helpful, but may not be feasible ()
Pre-deadline comments punctuate meaningful use discussion ()
InterSystems acquires Italian health IT company ()
JACR: Tools needed for primary care physicians to improve imaging decision requests ()
HIMSS: Symantec unveils image archiving, sharing app ()
S&S releases workstation, keyboard sanitizer product ()
Virginia mandates reimbursement for telemedicine ()
HIMSS: Google announces integrations, new PHR technologies ()
HIMSS: Intel launches Mayo study, educational web portal ()
MGMA survey: Gov't should fully pilot meaningful use requirements ()
HIMSS10: Stimulus wasn't the only story ()
Biospace Med inks EU contract ()
Dell, AMA pair up for EMR and health exchange platform ()
NextGen expands deal with Ohio State Medical Association ()
HIMSS: Vital Images showcases Vitrea Suite ()
Philips, Microsoft collaborate for CDS, health informatics ()
ECR: Setred highlights 3D visualization technology ()
CCHIT: Confident on accreditation chances after ONC releases NPRM ()
Lancet: New rectal cancer treatment yields promising outcomes ()
HIMSS: Emdeon promotes teamwork to reach meaningful use ()
HIMSS: InterSystems provides platform for NHIN standards-based HIE demo ()
The time is now ()
HIMSS: Verizon offers communication solutions, interoperability platform ()
HIMSS: Thomson Reuters introduces Pharmacy Intervention, meaningful use strategies ()
J-Co launches consulting for safe technology adoption ()
GAO: Patients benefit from HIEs ()
HIMSS: Motorola debuts digital imager ()
HIMSS: Agfa rolls out data center in U.S., boosts PACS with virtualization ()
LifeImage launches image management/exchange platform for trauma units ()
Surescripts: E-prescription use rises 181% in 2009 ()
CHIME questions timelines in CMS' EHR Incentive Program ()
JCO: MRI screening bests ultrasound, mammography for high-risk patients ()
DR Systems adds more hospitals to cloud-based beta trial ()
HIMSS: Philips unites informatics technologies under IntelliSphere ()
HIMSS: GE IT CEO touts debut of next-gen clinical knowledge platform, eHealth Platform ()
HIMSS: Insite One tests the interoperability limits ()
Kaiser's EHR rollout complete across all facilities ()
HIMSS: McKesson hones EHR products for meaningful use ()
Cleveland Clinic, Microsoft project: Home health tracks chronic conditions better ()
HIMSS Exclusive Video: Michael Zaroukian, MD, PhD, CMIO of Michigan State ()
GE launches suite for faster EMR installations ()