November 2, 2010 10:34 AM
Posted by: JeanD
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality,
health information technologyYou don't believe health information technology can work for you? The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) would like to prove you wrong, as it highlights success stories among providers who have been there and done that.
Through AHRQ's
October 21, 2010 9:33 AM
Posted by: AnneSteciw
health information technology,
mobile health,
smartphonesAccording to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, the vast majority of American adults -- 85% -- use a cell phone. But how many of them are using their cell phones to improve their health?
October 14, 2010 8:39 AM
Posted by: JeanD
health information technology,
HITECH Act,
workforce developmentOfficials are touting the fact that students trained in health information technology have begun to graduate from certification programs created through the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
Through the $84 million
September 28, 2010 9:31 AM
Posted by: JeanD
health information technology,
Health IT Standards Committee,
intellectual propertyIn health IT standards, how will providers be required to manage intellectual property considerations? Through the latest idea under deliberation by policymakers, not at all.
The vocabulary task force of the Health IT Standards Committee (HITSC) is exploring the possibility of...
July 27, 2010 8:12 AM
Posted by: JeanD
AHRQ,
health information technology,
Meaningful use,
medical homeHealth information technology has a role to play in establishing and maintaining the medical home model, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is exploring what that role might be.
The agency has created the patient-centered...
June 8, 2010 11:34 AM
Posted by: JeanD
electronic health records,
health information technology,
personal health recordsThe Simple Minds' '80s hit song "Don't You Forget About Me" could have been the theme for a recent hearing on disparities in health information technology.
Health information technology can bridge gaps and lead to safer care, but if professionals aren't paying attention, health IT might also...
March 18, 2010 1:26 PM
Posted by: JeanD
health information technology,
health IT,
Meaningful useWhat do Ferraris and health information technology have in common?
Both need a good support network if they're going to provide any meaningful use, according to Marc Probst, vice president and chief information officer of Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare.
Probst provided the...
