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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Patient access to electronic records inconsistent

EHR adoption is increasingly widespread, but many HIPAA-covered health organizations make it difficult for patients to access their medical records electronically, according to the June issue of the Atlantic Information Services’ Report on Patient Privacy.

IBM and Epic jointly pursue DoD contract

IBM is teaming up with EHR giant Epic to compete for the Department of Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization contract that entails replacing and modernizing the Military Health System clinical systems.

HITPC votes to streamline certification process

About one month after providers, vendors, accreditors and private sector representatives scrutinized the EHR certification program as overly prescriptive during an all-day hearing, the Health IT Policy Committee formally recommended a multi-stakeholder “kaizen” meeting to help streamline the certification process.

Greenway Customer ARcare Earns HIMSS Analytics’ Top Honor for Achieving Paperless Care

CARROLLTON, Ga.--Greenway Health™ customer ARcare has received the coveted Stage 7 Ambulatory Award, HIMSS Analytics’ top recognition of providers that leverage electronic health record (EHR) technology to deliver effective and efficient, paperless care. The award extends to 37 ARcare clinics throughout Arkansas and Kentucky, all of which rely on Greenway for paperless charting and order entry. ARcare is the first federally qualified health center (FQHC) in the U.S. to receive the Stage 7 Ambulatory Award, and one of only two ambulatory practices not connected with a hospital.

Calif. grand jury details EHR implementation problems

A California county's EHR implementation resulted in inefficient and delayed patient care as the organization did not devote adequate resources to its rollout, a county grand jury report concluded.

Congress questions ONC's authority over HIT

A Congressional committee is questioning the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's authority over the regulation of health IT.

Ohio clinics achieve EMRAM Stage 7

MetroHealth clinics have achieved the highest level on the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model.

OIG: Report follows up on audit on EHR link to Medicare fraud and abuse

In its semi-annual report, the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General addressed whether use of EHRs leads to Medicare fraud and abuse.

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