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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Report: DR market hampered by recession

Due to recent declines in medical imaging reimbursements, which have led to cutbacks in healthcare expenditures, budgetary constraints and postponement of equipment replacement decisions, the digital radiography (DR) market has declined, according to a report released by market research publisher Global Industry Analysts (GIA) Sept. 13.

RadNet completes purchase of Health Diagnostics' N.J. providers

Outpatient imaging service provider RadNet has completed the acquisition of the N.J. operating subsidiary of diagnostic imaging service Health Diagnostics in Edison, Old Bridge and Green Brook, N.J.

Viztek technology selected by mobile rad service

Healthcare IT provider Viztek has been selected by Paris, Texas-based radiology service PDQ Mobile X-Ray for its OpalRAD web-based PACS and Opal-CR offerings.

HHS helps support rural hospitals' switch to EHRs

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced nearly $20 million in new technical support assistance to help critical access and rural hospital facilities make the transition from paper-based medical records to certified EHR technology.

CHIME: CIOs cautiously optimistic about EHR incentive funding

Members of the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME), who responded to an August survey, appear cautiously optimistic about their chances for achieving stimulus funding under the Health IT for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Dragon speech recognition gets an enterprise boost

Nuance Communications has unveiled Dragon Medical Enterprise Network Edition, a speech recognition platform designed for large physician practices and hospitals seeking meaningful use of EHR systems.

eHealth Initiative: RECs off to a slow start

Many regional extension centers (RECs) are still in the planning stages, according to an eHealth Initiative survey.

Canon showcases new wireless detector technology

Canon has introduced its new wireless detector offering, the CXDI-70C wireless digital radiography system, at the Canon Expo 2010 in New York City this week.

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