November 2011

HIMSS collaborates to collect medical events data ()
CCHIT launches long-term, post-acute care EHR certs ()
Report: 54% of docs believe EHRs safer than paper ()
NESCE: CE-IT convergence proceeds apace ()
Joint Commission, SGS to offer joint accreditation, certification in 2012 ()
NIST seeks input on EHR usability draft ()
NESCE: Healthcare Technology Management within the VA ()
NESCE: Meticulousness is key to equipment planning ()
Report: Biomedical, patient data network needed for better classification ()
JAMIA: ED throughput can be slowed by EHR implementation ()
ONC to prolong temporary certification program for health IT til 2012 ()
Siemens to acquire HIE developer ()
HIMSS, ASHHRA to collaborate for health IT training ()
athenahealth collaborates with practice marketer ()
CMS may increase hospital outpatient payments by 1.9% ()
NEJM: Real-life case hints at future care process with EMR ()
Report: Providers under pressure to moderate ACO costs of care ()
CMS' final physician fee rule cuts rates 27.4%; AMA urges fix ()
U of Iowa selects GE 7T MRI for brain disorder research ()
Reports: Healthcare execs still receiving substantial compensation, benefits ()
ONC seeks comment on mobile devices as health information tools ()
CCHIT reveals online EHR certification service ()
Survey: Balance of business and care tough for docs ()
Radcal to sell Leeds imaging phantoms ()
HIMSS: 41% of U.S. hospitals ready for meaningful use ()
CE-IT town hall: Interoperability holds key to better, less costly care ()
CHIME: CMIOs, CIOs need to unite to enact change ()
VA inks deal with HP for up to $12.5B in tech support ()
CMS reduces payments to home health agencies ()
AIM: Computer intervention can help oncologists react to patients ()
VA removes interoperability liability in interim final rule ()
Q&A: HIE sustainability may depend on business strategies ()