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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Study: MEG shines where CT, MRI has failed for post-traumatic stress

Researchers have reportedly identified a biological marker in the brains of those exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder using magnetoencephalography (MEG), based on a study published Jan. 20 in the Journal of Neural Engineering.

Grassley probes 31 providers on health IT deployments

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has sent letters to 31 U.S. hospitals asking about their experiences in implementing health IT under the $19 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). He is seeking to ensure the effective and efficient use of taxpayer money in implementing health IT, such as computerized provider order entry systems and EHRs.

CCHIT updates certification programs for meaningful use proposals

The Certification Commission for Health IT (CCHIT) will update both of its EHR technology certification programs to conform to the Interim Final Rule of meaningful use recently released by the Department of Health and Human Services. Applications will begin to be accepted Feb. 12.

SIR vs. NEJM studies on treatment for spine fractures

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is standing behind vertebroplasty--a minimally invasive treatment for vertebral compression fractures--despite a controversy that arose over two studies that concluded the treatment offered no benefit over a placebo procedure.

HL7 changes name to embrace global perspective

Health Level Seven (HL7) has changed its name to Health Level Seven International to represent its focus on the development of global health IT standards.

Australian hospital installs six Caresteam DRX-1 systems

Fremantle Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, has installed six Carestream Health's DRX-1 systems in general x-ray rooms across the 450-bed facilitys radiology and emergency departments.

Survey: Healthcare execs see IT as bright spot, but reform not the answer

Nearly three-fourths (74 percent) of U.S. health executives polled for a survey on the impact of technology in healthcare reform agree or strongly agree that the American healthcare system is in a state of crisis, according to a report by StatCom.

athenahealth names Adams new CFO

EHR provider athenahealth has appointed Timothy M. Adams as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).

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Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

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A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

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FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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