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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UVA tests eConsults/eReferrals model

The University of Virginia Health System has begun piloting a program testing the eConsults/eReferrals model, which utilizes digital platforms to speed patient access to specialists.

Atlas Systems bags new deal from US based healthcare IT solutions provider

Princeton, NJ, January 19, 2015 -- Atlas Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a deal with US based Technology Solutions company for their Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution upgrade.

Interoperable Electronic Health Records Can Revolutionize Healthcare Delivery in Europe

LONDON, Jan. 27, 2015 -- The growing use of clinical and non-clinical information systems, including patient administration systems, scheduling and billing, is fuelling the demand for electronic health record (EHR) technology in Europe. EHR and ePrescribing are now priority areas in digital health acrossEurope, accounting for 30 percent of total healthcare IT spending in the region.

Grant will help BIDMC develop patient-contributed EHR

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston has received a $450,000 grant from The Commonwealth Fund to develop OurNotes, an initiative to promote active patient engagement in health and illness that invites patients to contribute to their own electronic medical records.

Kaiser Permanente clinics earn Stage 7 Ambulatory Award

HIMSS Analytics has honored 350 Kaiser Permanente ambulatory clinics with its Stage 7 Ambulatory Award, the highest level on the EMR Adoption Model.

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How loud is loud enough?

The protests to the pace and structure of Meaningful Use are getting louder and louder. As has been predicted in the past, if the complaints grow loud enough the government will have to adjust to accommodate.

EHNAC revises accreditation programs

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a standards development organization and accrediting body, has added new criteria to its accreditation programs.

Orgs. band together to fight MU

If there is strength in numbers, a coalition of 35 medical societies led by the American Medical Association hopes to see some changes in the Meaningful Use (MU) incentive program.

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