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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HIMSS: Shrink the change, manage the change

LAS VEGASThe deployment of an EHR served as the impetus for change at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, said Amy Berlin, MD, physician consultant and psychiatrist of the Sutter Health affiliate. Berlin and Claire McCarthy, MA, system organizational readiness director, Providence Health and Services, based in Seattle, spoke about change management Feb. 2during the 2012 Healthcare Managing and Information Management Society (HIMSS) conference.

Survey: Many missing out on MU money

EHR adoption rates may be growing among healthcare providers, but many dont yet have plans to achieve the functionalities required by Stage 1 of meaningful use, according to a survey conducted by IVANS.

HIMSS: Stage 2 proposed rule includes dynamic EHR model

LAS VEGASThe Stage 2 meaningful use proposed rule includes a new plan for dynamic EHRs, Steven Posnack, MHS, director, federal policy division, Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT, said during a presentation at the 2012 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference.

HIMSS: MU Stage 1 deadline delayed, insights on Stage 2

LAS VEGASHere we come, interoperability and exchange, said Farzad Mostashari, MD, national coordinator for health IT, at the annual 2012 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference, when he subsequently announced the proposed rule for meaningful use Stage 2, which will be published in Federal Register on Feb. 23, and a delay in the reporting requirements for Stage 1.

CMS Admin Tavenner to 're-examine' ICD-10 timeline, AHIMA responds

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Marilyn Tavenner has reportedly said that she would re-examine the ICD-10 implementation timeframe through a rulemaking process.

Report: Meaningful use drives overall market for handheld devices

The handheld device markets more than 10 percent growth since 2007 to $11 billion in 2011 has been fueled by many factors, including meaningful use requirements providers must meet to benefit from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services EHR incentive programs, according to Kalorama Information.

Ariz. rad practice taps Merge for MU

Radiology Limited will install Merge's suite of radiology systems at its nine imaging centers across southern Arizona.

HIMSS: Agfa introduces ICIS platform for the EMR

Agfa HealthCare (Booth 4234) is introducing ICIS (Imaging Clinical Information System) platform to enhance the EMR at the 2012 Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference and exhibition, Feb. 20-24, in Las Vegas.

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