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Meaningful use requirements only go so far for radiologists
The quarterly Pulse e-zine will delve into a range of issues affecting hospitals, doctors, payers, policymakers and other industry stakeholders. Through our in-depth feature articles, we explore the hottest topics that impact IT decision maker... E-Zine
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How to enter the health care technology market or grow your existing health care IT business
More than 75% of hospitals view electronic health records (EHRs) as the primary driver of IT spending and almost as many believe that EHR implementations will transform their IT environments. Inside this expert e-book, learn how healthcare facilities... E-Book
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The last mile of electronic health records implementation
This e-book focuses on successful electronic health records implementations by both large hospitals and small practices alike. It looks at the ways in which organizations can deploy, integrate and manage an EHR infrastructure system and the advantage... E-Book
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Elizabeth Holland on meaningful use audits, part 2
CMS's Elizabeth Holland on the meaningful use audit process and the bill before Congress asking for older physicians to be excepted from penalties. Q&A
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Audits mostly random, some chosen through red flags
Need to know documentation to have on hand for a meaningful use audit and who's likely to be audited? Here's the latest from CMS's Elizabeth Holland. Q&A
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Private practice wanes, physician employment shifts due to MU rules
The meaningful use program may push some doctors out of private practice ownership, a physician employment trend that threatens the delivery of care. Feature
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Compliance with meaningful use regulations for specialists is attainable
Meaningful use for specialists can be difficult. But for radiologists, with some creative technology development and training, attesting is possible. News
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Meaningful use guidelines for specialists: Stickier than for primary care
Meaningful use for specialists can be difficult. But referring primary care physicians will demand data interoperability; avoiding it isn't an option. News
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Part 2: System-wide EHR integration limits flexibility in care
Health care providers want one IT tool to satisfy all their needs. But full EHR integration might not be worth the trouble. Feature
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System-wide EHR integration limits flexibility in care
Health care providers want one IT tool to satisfy all their needs. But full EHR integration might not be worth the trouble. Feature
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CMS insider explains the meaningful use stage 2 rule: Part 2
Do you wonder how to attest that patients accessed, viewed their health data in meaningful use stage 2? CMS's Rob Anthony answers that and more. Feature
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CMS insider Rob Anthony explains the meaningful use stage 2 rule
Do you wonder how to attest that patients accessed, viewed their health data in meaningful use stage 2? CMS's Rob Anthony answers that and more. Feature
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CMIO breaks down HIT challenges for provider ACO participation
Our latest Q & A features Northshore University HealthSystem CMIO Arnold Wagner, M.D., who explains the HIT aspects of ACO participation. Feature
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Any hospital can unleash healthcare innovation
Small hospitals and physician practices may not feel like innovators, but healthcare innovation can happen anywhere. News | 15 May 2013
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Upcoding agenda not the result of EHR adoption
Health IT experts tell CMS that use of electronic health records does not result in upcoding or intentional fraud. News | 06 May 2013
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Republican lawmakers renew criticism of meaningful use criteria
Flaws in the criteria for meaningful use could lead to billions of dollars in wasted taxpayer money, a Senate report says. News | 17 Apr 2013
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HHS proposes extending Stark Law exception for EHR donations
If the exception to the Stark Law and anti-kickback laws' safe harbor for EHR donations to physicians are extended, will healthcare systems use them? News | 17 Apr 2013
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Policy committee previews HIE standards, stage 3 meaningful use
At the latest meeting of the HIT Policy Committee, members discussed how to support HIE standards and new thinking on stage 3 meaningful use. News | 08 Apr 2013
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Conference recap examines highlights from AHCJ and HxD
In this conference recap, SearthHealthIT reporters Ed Burns and Don Fluckinger review highlights from the recent AHCJ and HxD conferences. News | 01 Apr 2013
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HIMSS 2013 attendees explain importance of nursing informatics
Most IT systems are designed and implemented with physicians in mind. But health systems shouldn't overlook the importance of nursing informatics. News | 27 Mar 2013
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Studies: EHR implementation falling prey to health IT labor shortage
In a health IT labor shortage, IT leaders need to think long term for successful EHR implementation. News | 04 Mar 2013
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Dell, Red Hat, VMware advance partnership for Epic implementation
HIMSS 2013: Dell opens testing facility to support Epic implementations virtualized to VMware, for Intel x86 servers running Red Hat Linux. News | 01 Mar 2013
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Professional groups see lack of evidence in meaningful use criteria
How much clinical evidence supports the meaningful use criteria? Some say not enough. News | 20 Feb 2013
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Patient-facing information systems raise HIPAA concerns
Patient-facing portals are becoming tools for engagement. But providers must consider HIPAA regulations before implementing such information systems. Tip
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Next 18 months will be key for meeting meaningful use requirements
The actions providers take over the next 18 months will determine whether they are able to meet all the requirements of meaningful use. Tip
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To get more from technology, bridge the IT-clinical divide
The divide between IT and clinicians might be deep, but bridging it can be the key to successful technology implementations. Tip
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Tip: HIPAA omnibus rule and stage 2 test organizational compliance
With stage 2 meaningful use approaching and the launch of the HIPAA omnibus rule, providers have to ensure their EHR adoption strategies are in place. Tip
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Two hospital CIOs share what to expect during a meaningful use audit
What exactly happens during a meaningful use audit? Two hospital CIOs who have been through the process tell you what you need to know to survive one. Tip
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CIO: Pay physician testers, accelerate CPOE meaningful use compliance
Physicians don't want to be on-the-job beta testers of CPOE meaningful use compliance. So, pay them to do it off-hours. Tip
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EHR usability testing key to clinician buy-in, meaningful use
EHR usability testing can predict physician buy-in and should inform vendor selection, application configuration or software design. Tip
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Tip: Best practices for implementing EHR
Without proper management, an EHR implementation may quickly run off the rails. Health care leaders offer tips for keeping the train on the tracks. Tip
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Tip: Specialists look for tailored EHR solutions
Choosing the right EHR for specialists is tough in an industry general practice dominates. Experts offer insights and advice for customized products. Tip
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Meaningful use stage 2 cannot succeed without learning from stage 1
When health care gets started with meaningful use stage 2, the lessons of stage 1 will still apply. That will mean proving ROI, aligning workflows and educating physicians again. Tip
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Ask the expert: HIE participation not that complicated at basic level
Robust EHR-to-EHR HIE participation fueled by complex data standards is a goal for hospitals. Primary care providers, however, can start with less. Answer
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meaningful use stage 1
Meaningful use stage 1 is the first phase of the United States federal government's meaningful use incentive program, which details the requirements for the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems by hospitals and eligible health care professio... Definition
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meaningful use stage 3
Meaningful use stage 3 is the third phase of the meaningful use incentive program which details the third section of requirements for the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems by hospitals and eligible health care professionals. Definition
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meaningful use stage 2
Meaningful use stage 2 is the second phase of the meaningful use incentive program that details the second phase of requirements for the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems by hospitals and eligible health care providers. Definition
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EHR implementation plan
An electronic health record (EHR) implementation plan is a comprehensive set of strategies and steps used by a health care organization when preparing for and executing the adoption of an electronic-based health care system. Definition
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At RSNA 2012, radiology IT takes the stage along with meaningful use
Radiology IT focus at RSNA 2012 as practitioners struggle to comply with meaningful use for themselves and their referring physicians. Podcast
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Upcoding flap threatens the future of EHR incentives
We talk to the Pulitzer-Prize-nominated journalist whose stories laid the groundwork for Congressional calls to suspend EHR incentives. Podcast
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Providers can manage improvement through lean health care
A commentator offers lean health care tips for improvement in light of escalating mandates. Podcast
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"The Blue Button on steroids:" The new cool patient data standard
U.S. CTO Todd Park convened a brainstorming session of health IT thought leaders at the White House. What came out of it? The Blue Button…on steroids. Podcast
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The future of ballpoint pens as EHR data input devices
Face it: Some docs can't type well enough to use EHR systems. We discuss the future of handwriting with electronic ballpoint pens as EHR data input devices. Podcast
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EHR implementation held after Minn. bridge collapse
Think your EHR implementation's been rough? The 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse occurred a mile away from Hennepin County Medical Center -- and a month after its EHR went live. Video
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EHR adoption is easy but HIE is hard, Blumenthal says
Former federal health IT coordinator Dr. David Blumenthal explains why he thinks EHR adoption will happen. Building national health information exchange, however, isn't so easy. Video
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Health care stakeholders share progress notes on health IT adoption
Are we making progress on the road to health IT adoption? Speakers at the Healthcare Stimulus Exchange conference in Chicago share stories from the front lines of health IT. Video
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How one doc became a national health information technology leader
Watch Dr. David Blumenthal recount the story of how he became a national physician champion of health information technology. Video
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Any hospital can unleash healthcare innovation
Small hospitals and physician practices may not feel like innovators, but healthcare innovation can happen anywhere. News
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Patient-facing information systems raise HIPAA concerns
Patient-facing portals are becoming tools for engagement. But providers must consider HIPAA regulations before implementing such information systems. Tip
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Upcoding agenda not the result of EHR adoption
Health IT experts tell CMS that use of electronic health records does not result in upcoding or intentional fraud. News
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Next 18 months will be key for meeting meaningful use requirements
The actions providers take over the next 18 months will determine whether they are able to meet all the requirements of meaningful use. Tip
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To get more from technology, bridge the IT-clinical divide
The divide between IT and clinicians might be deep, but bridging it can be the key to successful technology implementations. Tip
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Elizabeth Holland on meaningful use audits, part 2
CMS's Elizabeth Holland on the meaningful use audit process and the bill before Congress asking for older physicians to be excepted from penalties. Q&A
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Audits mostly random, some chosen through red flags
Need to know documentation to have on hand for a meaningful use audit and who's likely to be audited? Here's the latest from CMS's Elizabeth Holland. Q&A
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Republican lawmakers renew criticism of meaningful use criteria
Flaws in the criteria for meaningful use could lead to billions of dollars in wasted taxpayer money, a Senate report says. News
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HHS proposes extending Stark Law exception for EHR donations
If the exception to the Stark Law and anti-kickback laws' safe harbor for EHR donations to physicians are extended, will healthcare systems use them? News
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Policy committee previews HIE standards, stage 3 meaningful use
At the latest meeting of the HIT Policy Committee, members discussed how to support HIE standards and new thinking on stage 3 meaningful use. News
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About Electronic health record (EHR) implementation
The electronic health record (EHR) implementation process can be quite difficult, especially for small health care practices unfamiliar with EHR use. Use these resources to identify the common challenges related to implementing EHR, to develop an EHR implementation plan that works for your staff and to make sure that the transition from paper-based clinical workflow to EHR workflow does not adversely affect physician productivity or patient care.