Informatics

The goal of health informatics systems is to enable smooth transfer of data and cybersecurity across the healthcare enterprise. This includes patient information, images, subspecialty reporting systems, lab results, scheduling, revenue management, hospital inventory, and many other health IT systems. These systems include the electronic medical record (EMR) admission discharge and transfer (ADT) system, hospital information system (HIS), radiology picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), cardiovascular information systems (CVIS), archive solutions including cloud storage and vendor neutral archives (VNA), and other medical informatics systems.

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Tenn. alliance signs with ICA for HIE

Memphis, Tenn.-based MidSouth eHealth Alliance (MSeHA) has signed a multi-year contract with Informatics Corporation of America (ICA) under which ICA will provide health information exchange (HIE) capabilities to MSeHA.

Ingenix continues acquisition spree with Axolotl

Ingenix, a subsidiary of payor UnitedHealth Group, is acquiring HIE service provider Axolotl, for an undisclosed amount. The Axolotl management team will remain in place and lead Ingenix efforts in healthcare community connectivity, according to Ingenix.

Stanley awarded $15M to support NHIN

Stanley was awarded two time-and-materials contracts, valued at $15 million, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT to provide operational and infrastructure support for the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN).

VA to test paperless claims system in R.I.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected its regional benefits office in Providence, R.I. to test a paperless system and new procedures to improve processing of Veterans claims for disability compensation to support VAs transformation of the claims process for Veterans, their families and their survivors.

Smartronix expands health IT services with Cogon purchase

To expand its health IT portfolio, Smartronix has acquired Cogon Systems, which will now exist as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Smartronix, led by Cogon's current CEO, Huy Nguyen, MD. Financial details were not disclosed.

Humana, athenahealth align for EHR services

Humana and athenahealth have formed an alliance connecting Humana's Primary Care Rewards Program with athenahealth's EHR service.

Axolotl releases Elysium Express HIE migration tool

Axolotl has released Elysium Express, a new tool for hospital-to-physician and physician-to-physician connectivity providing an open migration path for health information exchange (HIE) needs.

NASCIO: States march onward toward IT adoption

States have experienced expeditious growth in the adoption of health IT during the past year, according to a report by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).

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