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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ONC names 2 more EHR certification bodies

The Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT (ONC) has designated two more ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies (ONC-ATCBs) for EHRs: ICSA Labs, authorized to test and certify complete EHR and EHR modules; and SLI Global Solutions, authorized to test and certify complete EHR and EHR modules.

CCI: Rad exposure for pregnant interventionalists carries low risk

Radiation exposure in the cath lab is very low and along with prudent attention to radiation protection and reduction, the concern should not keep women from choosing a career in interventional cardiology, according to a consensus document published online Nov. 8 in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

EHR certification update 12.10

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

NIST partners with ONC, AHRQ to provide EHR usability guidance

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has partnered with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to publish new reports to guide software developers in improving EHR usability.

Survey: Fewer CIOs think early stimulus funds are coming their way

The percentage of CIOs who expect their organizations to qualify early for stimulus funding for implementing EHRs has dropped by half since August, according to a survey by the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME).

CMS updates measures for ED patients

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated a frequently asked question regarding meaningful use eligibility and inpatients admitted through the emergency department (ED). According to the update, there are now two methods for calculating ED admissions for the denominators for measures associated with Stage 1.

Ambulatory EMR: Tackling the Challenges

Although ambulatory EMR adoption may be difficult, having the correct balance of operational planning, realistic budget expectations, staff involvement and governance can help practices get through the trouble spots.

EHR certification news update (12.03)

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:

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