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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Poll: Less than 10% of Americans have EMRs

Less than one in 10 U.S. adults now have EMRs or use email to contact their doctors, according to a Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.

ONC issues final rule for EHR certification program

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) today issued a final rule to establish a temporary certification program for EHR technology, which establishes processes that organizations will need to follow in order to be authorized by the National Coordinator to test and certify EHR technology.

CCHIT names oncology, women's health workgroups

The Certification Commission for Healthcare IT (CCHIT) has selected two new, all-volunteer work group panels to develop criteria for EHRs in womens health and in oncology, the latest domains to be added to CCHITs independently developed certification programs. The Chicago-based organization also announced new certification programs for Behavioral Health, Dermatology and Long-Term and Post-Acute Care.

eClinicalWorks expands customer base, headquarters

Health IT company eClinicalWorks said the nonprofit NYC Regional Electronic Adoption Center for Health has selected its EMR and practice management system as options for providers in New York City.

New leadership at HIMSS EHR Association

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) EHR Association has elected Carl Dvorak as its new chairman and Charles Jarvis as its new vice chair, along with executive committee election results based on voting by the full membership during May and June.

Denver provider to hire 200 specialists in IT overhaul

Catholic Health Initiatives, a Denver-based nonprofit healthcare system, will hire more than 200 specialists across the country as part of a $1.5 billion program to enhance clinical IT across its network of 72 hospitals in 18 states.

KLAS: Toshiba stands out on annual medical equipment rankings

According to the 2010 Top 20 Medical Equipment Best in KLAS Awards, Toshiba America Medical Systems continues to stand out in terms of service and support for its customers, holding on to its number one medical equipment vendor ranking for the third consecutive year and holding the ranking in five different categories, Ben Brown, general manager of medical equipment and imaging informatics at KLAS, said in an interview.

Acuo to manage image data in Pennsylvania, Canada

Medical image management provider Acuo Technologies has inked vendor neutral archiving contracts with Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System of Pittsburgh and Medical Imaging Consultants of Edmonton, Alberta.

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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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