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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Bos Sci merges IVUS with Philips, Siemens technology

A partnership between Boston Scientific, Philips Healthcare and Siemens Healthcare will enable Boston Scientifics iLab intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system to be used in conjunction with Philips Allura Xper and Siemens' Axiom Artis and Artis zee interventional x-ray systems.

HRS: EMRs may have slow roll-out, but immense benefits

DenverEMRs are the wave of the future and despite slow roll-out times and  new technology learning curves, these electronic solutions cut healthcare costs and boost patient care, said Elizabeth A. Ching, RN, from the Cleveland Clinic, during a presentation May 13 at the 31st Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) scientific sessions.

HIMSS Webinar: Take clinical approach to assess MU status

To assess a practices status of meaningful use, an input tool should capture data to translate into a dashboard to measure ongoing optimization over time by provider or practice, according to a recent webinar sponsored by HIMSS and consulting firm Concordant.

ARRS: X-ray guided steroid injection provides alternative to tendonitis

As a different approach to conventional treatments of hamstring tendonitis, fluoroscopic-guided steroid injections offer a safe and elective alternative for patients, according to research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in San Diego on May 4.

HIT Policy Committee endorses recommendations on certification

The Health IT Policy Committee has adopted and endorsed recommendations from two workgroups on certification and privacy concerning the notice of proposed rulemaking of health IT certification bodies.

Study: Bar-code EMAR can reduce medication errors

Using bar-code technology with an electronic medication administration record (eMAR) substantially reduces transcription and medication administration errors and potential drug-related adverse events, according to a study published in the May 6 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Iron Mountain urges CMS to expand meaningful use criteria

Iron Mountain has called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand its proposed rules for meaningful use of EHRs so that healthcare providers would be eligible to receive federal subsidies for digitizing paper records and scrubbing patient databases.

Report: Shared service agreements and remote links helping to slash hospital costs

According to a report released on May 5 from healthcare market research consulting firm IMV, remote links to equipment service providers are helping hospitals address imaging equipment service costs.

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