EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available. 

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Surescripts: Office-based e-prescribing gains serious traction in 2011

Use of e-prescribing continues to grow nationwide, and by the end of 2011, more than half of all office-based prescribers were routing prescriptions electronically, according to a report from Surescripts.

AIM: Last chance for docs to get on board with meaningful use

Although more than 30,000 clinicians were qualified to receive incentive payments in 2011, many physicians remain uncertain about the EHR Incentive Program and how to register for, report and attest to meaningful use, according to an article published May 14 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Merge moves toward subscription model; reports lackluster Q1

Merge Healthcare has announced the creation of two operating groupsMerge Healthcare and Merge DNA (Data & Analytics), while also reporting net losses for the first quarter of 2012.

HRS: Check your regional extension center when adopting EHR tech

BOSTONWhat eligible providers should be doing to satisfy meaningful use, especially practicing physicians, is to connect with their local regional extension center, said Michael Mirro, MD, of the Parkview Physician Group in Fort Wayne, Ind., on May 9 in an interview at the 33rd annual scientific sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society.

HRS: EMR use critical for documenting workflows

BOSTONIt is critical to document workflows and develop a feasible adoption timeline when attempting to use EMRs to assist with pain points, stated Fred M. Kusumoto, MD, of the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Electrophysiology and Pacing Services in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 9 during the 33rd annual scientific sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society.

HRS: Play where the puck is by adopting EHR tech

BOSTONDigitization with an EHR will provide the foundation necessary to take medicine to the next level while improving operational efficiencies and workflow, which then may improve quality of care and outcomes, stated Amit J. Shanker, MD, of Bassett Healthcare at the New York Presbyterian Health System in Cooperstown, N.Y., on May 9 during the 33rd annual scientific sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society.

Five societies blast CMS with meaningful use opinions

Its no surprise that when a proposed rule on meaningful use is revealed, a litany of organizations want their voices heard. May 7 was the last day to submit comments to the Stage 2 meaningful use proposed rule to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and five organizations have joined the din of democratic speech on the legislation.

Spain marks its first Stage 7 hospital

The Marina Salud Hospital de Dnia in Denia, Spain, has achieved Stage 7 of the EMR Adoption Model (EMRAM), Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Analytics Europe announced.

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