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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Q&A: Demonstrating the power of data

When it comes to EHR implementation, "weve gone from dead in the water to someone that people want to emulate, says Ryan Champlin, vice president of operations at Cook Childrens Physician Network, a Texas organization that includes 300 doctors with offices in Denton, Hood, Johnson, Parker and Tarrant counties. Champlin recently spoke with CMIO about Cooks transition from flailing EHR implementation to a model for successful adoption.

Indiana, Ohio Medicaid EHR incentive programs go live

Indiana and Ohio Medicaid EHR incentive programs are now open, and Medicaid-eligible professionals as well as eligible hospitals can register for incentives, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Alembic debuts CONNECT-based HIE software

The Alembic Foundation has released Aurion 4.0, open-source health information exchange (HIE) software based on the Federal Health Architecture's CONNECT framework.

ARRS: Malpractice suits decline, challenges persist

CHICAGOWhile the absolute number of medical malpractice suits appears to be declining, fewer frivolous suits also are being filed, according to a malpractice update presentation held Tuesday at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS).

Four hospitals join N.Y. RHIO

Community General Hospital, Crouse Hospital, St. Josephs Hospital Health Center, SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital and Laboratory Alliance of Central New York are now connected to HealtheConnections, a regional health information organization (RHIO), and can share consolidated medical histories via a health information exchange (HIE).

Driscoll Childrens Health Plan selects Sandlot for HIE

Driscoll Childrens Health Plan will use Sandlots SandlotConnect health information exchange (HIE) technology to streamline data sharing throughout the Driscoll healthcare community.

HRSA launches $12M rural health IT program

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Rural Health Policy is now taking applications for the Rural Health Information Technology Network Development (RHITND) grant program.

AMA, MGMA offer practice management guidance

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have developed an online directory of software vendors to help physicians gauge whether their practice management systems are ICD-10-CM and HIPAA Version 5010-compliant.

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Cardiovascular Business
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. 

AI in Healthcare
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.”

Cardiovascular Business
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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