A partnership between Boston Scientific, Philips Healthcare and Siemens Healthcare will enable Boston Scientifics iLab intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system to be used in conjunction with Philips Allura Xper and Siemens' Axiom Artis and Artis zee interventional x-ray systems.

The Colorado Regional Health Information Organization will use a technology platform developed by Medicity to build out a statewide health information exchange (HIE).

DENVERTo meet looming meaningful use deadlines, practices must shop for the right EMR and not let the outlying fears of technology and possible challenges outweigh the benefits, said David L. Scher, MD, from PinnacleHealth System and Associated Cardiologists in Harrisburg, Pa., during a presentation at the 31st annual Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) scientific session May 14.

Axolotl and Centegra Health System, a healthcare provider serving McHenry and Woodstock, Ill., have announced that Centegra has chosen Axolotl to provide health information exchange (HIE) capabilities for the Centegra Physician Network, a health IT-sharing program that creates the regions first HIE.

DenverEMRs are the wave of the future and despite slow roll-out times and  new technology learning curves, these electronic solutions cut healthcare costs and boost patient care, said Elizabeth A. Ching, RN, from the Cleveland Clinic, during a presentation May 13 at the 31st Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) scientific sessions.

To assess a practices status of meaningful use, an input tool should capture data to translate into a dashboard to measure ongoing optimization over time by provider or practice, according to a recent webinar sponsored by HIMSS and consulting firm Concordant.

As a different approach to conventional treatments of hamstring tendonitis, fluoroscopic-guided steroid injections offer a safe and elective alternative for patients, according to research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in San Diego on May 4.

The Health IT Policy Committee has adopted and endorsed recommendations from two workgroups on certification and privacy concerning the notice of proposed rulemaking of health IT certification bodies.