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. 

Practice Fusion Expands to Puerto Rico, Adding New Partners ASSERTUS, Atlantic Pathology and HRP Labs

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9, 2014--Practice Fusion, the nation's largest cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) platform, today announced strategic partnerships with three of Puerto Rico's premier health service companies, ASSERTUS Inc., Atlantic Pathology and HRP Labs.  The partnerships are part of Practice Fusion's effort to support the region's doctors and their ability to participate in the healthcare ecosystem.

NoteSwift Expands Partnership in Allscripts Developer Program

Boston, MA, October 15, 2014 -- NoteSwift Inc. announced today the availability of NoteSwift™ for Allscripts TouchWorks® EHR. NoteSwift is the bridge between the EHR and Dragon Medical and interprets speech either as commands that a clinician can use to navigate the TouchWorks Note module, or as content to be inserted into the patient note.

Allscripts FollowMyHealth Achieve now generally available; leverages consumer devices for better population health management

CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2014-- Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) has announced the market launch and general availability of Allscripts FollowMyHealth™ Achieve, a consumer-friendly, patient engagement innovation intended to mobilize and empower patients as active partners in the management of their care.

The Asian Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Market Estimated to Grow to $2,328.0 million by 2018 - New Report by MicroMarket Monitor

October 11, 2014 -- The Asian Electronic Medical Record (EMR) market report defines and segments the concerned market in Asian with analysis and forecast of revenue. The electronic medical record market in the Asian region is estimated to grow to $2,328.0 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2013 to 2018.

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EHR error tied to Ebola patient discharge

A tech error is why Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital accidentally discharged a patient diagnosed with Ebola, reports CBS News.

DataMotion Success Ramps in Healthcare as 37 EHR Vendors Meet 2014 ONC-ACB Certification Criteria with Direct Secure

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – September 30, 2014 – DataMotion™, an experienced health information service provider (HISP) with the industry’s leading record of customer deployments and Meaningful Use Stage 2 (MU2) attestations, announced today that 37 electronic health record (EHR) vendors have rapidly achieved 2014 ONC-ACB certification using DataMotion's Direct secure messaging service as “relied upon software.” DataMotion has become the leading HISP for EHR enablement, and to date, nearly half of all EHR vendors that have successfully achieved certification, as well as many other diverse healthcare organizations, have done so through the quick and easy integration of its technology.

Sandlot Solutions Raises $23.3 Million in Funding Led by Lemhi Ventures

DALLAS and WAYZATA, Minn., September 8, 2014 – Sandlot Solutions, Inc., a leading electronic health record (EHR) interoperability, big data analytics and population health management platform provider today announced it now has $23.3 million in fresh capital to use to serve existing clients, complete near-term contracts and harvest a robust pipeline of potential new business.

PracticeMax Announces Acquisition of Optimum Medical Management

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--PracticeMax, a national provider of medical practice management and technology services, today announced it has acquired Optimum Medical Management (OptiMED) of Lincoln, NE, continuing its expansion of operations in the Midwest.

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Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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