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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athenahealth appoints CMIO

athenahealth has appointed Todd Rothenhaus, MD, to the newly created position of CMIO.

DoJ files appeal in healthcare reform case

In the ongoing case of State of Florida et al v. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed an appeal of the unconstitutionality of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Seven hospitals join Colo. RHIO

Seven hospitals are among the organizations that have signed agreements to electronically exchange health information on shared patients through the Colorado Regional Health Information Organizations (CORHIO) network.

ACC: Health IT to the rescue

New OrleansMeaningful use is a way to help prevent heart attacks and strokes and help save lives, stated Farzad Mostashari, MD, deputy national coordinator in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. In other words, meaningful use provides a pathway for cardiologists to improve their job performance.

EHR certification update 4.1.11

CMIO.net presents a weekly update of the EHR products certified by the Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies (ONC-ATCBs). The following EHR certifications were announced recently:

Hielix, ASCII team up for EHR assessment tools

ASCII Groups newest partner, Hielix, is offering ASCII members Hielix EHR Roadmap, an online application which automates physician assessment and product evaluation for EHRs.

HIMSS, MGMA unveil security tools for small practices

The Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have rolled out the HIMSS Privacy & Security Toolkit for Small Provider Organizations.

Va. MDs association joins forces with Sage

Sage Healthcare is participating in the Medical Society of Virginia's EHR vendor program called Health IT Select.

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