Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS), enterprise image systems, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

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Halamka to step down as CIO of Harvard Med

In the July 21 installment of his Life as a Healthcare CIO blog, John D. Halamka, MD, MS, announced his intention to step down as CIO of Harvard Medical School.

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Filling the gap for EMR systems and optimizing PACS performance

AAO offers EHR checklist for ophthalmology

The field of ophthalmology has a number of unique features compared with other medical and surgical specialties regarding clinical workflow and data management, according to an article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Ophthalmology online.

Survey: Patients worried about security of health info in EHRs

Patients want more assurance that their personal medical information will be safe and secure as healthcare organizations migrate to EHRs, according to an online survey of 2,720 U.S. adults administrated through Xerox by Harris Interactive.

EHR certification update 7.22.11

CMIO presents a weekly update of the EHR products certified by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies (ONC-ATCBs). The following EHR certifications were announced recently:

HIE Profile: Nevada HIE Is Cleared for Takeoff

In late spring, the state of Nevadas State Health Information Technology Strategic and Operational Plan was approved by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. The Nevada Legislature then passed the necessary legislation to establish Nevadas statewide HIE. But theres no time to stop to toast this achievement: State Health IT Coordinator Lynn G. OMara, MBA, is busy plotting the trajectory of Nevadas statewide HIE as it prepares to launch.

EHRs: Getting to Meaningful Usability

Federal agencies and EHR vendors tout the electronic transformation of care made possible by EHRs. But that transformation could stall if EHR usability issues arent addressed.

FDA clears Siemens neuro package

Siemens Healthcare has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for its syngo Neuro PBV IR software package.

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AI in Healthcare
4 ways HHS plans to help shape a national strategy for healthcare AI

HHS has thought through the ways AI can and should become an integral part of healthcare, human services and public health. Last Friday—possibly just days ahead of seating a new secretary—the agency released a detailed plan for getting there from here.

Cardiovascular Business
FDA announces recall after Philips heart monitor software failed to send alerts—multiple deaths reported

Philips is recalling the software associated with its Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry devices after certain high-risk ECG events were never routed to trained cardiology technicians as intended. The issue, which lasted for two years, has been linked to more than 100 injuries. 

Cardiovascular Business
Why electrophysiologists needed a champion in Washington

Heart Rhythm Society President Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, detailed a new advocacy group focused on improving EP reimbursements, patient care and access. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu," he said.