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Avenues to EHR purchasing and selection
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Implementing, using computerized physician order entry
A CPOE system eliminates the need to place orders for tests and prescriptions on paper. But the learning curve, and the cost, can be high. This guide explains the basics of CPOE. Tutorial
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Health IT research and surveys
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How specialists tackle meaningful use compliance
Medical specialists face an uphill climb to achieve meaningful use compliance. With careful EHR selection and workflow preparedness, it is feasible. guide
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Tutorial: Deploying UC technology in heath care
While UC technology’s benefits to the health care industry are robust, whether applications can be fully supported in enhancing communication is of concern. Tutorial
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FAQ: How are regional extension centers helping physicians?
Regional extension centers have been given grants to help small health care providers adopt EHR systems. This FAQ offers a look at the REC program -- and why some fear it may fail. FAQ
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FAQ: What is EHR technology, and why is it important?
Electronic health record systems, implemented properly, make it easy for hospitals, providers, regional agencies and patients to share data. This FAQ covers the basics of EHR technology. FAQ
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EHR vendor selection doesn't always go well: Many rip and replace
Nearly one-third of healthcare facilities are choosing a new EHR vendor only four years into the HITECH Act. News | 18 Jun 2013
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Vendors crack the code on how to head off future EHR regulations
Vendors may stave off stricter EHR regulations with the development of two new vendor codes of conduct. News | 17 Jun 2013
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Epic tightens link with virtualization vendor VMware
EHR giant Epic Systems Corp. announces it will provide a new level of support to platforms from virtualization vendor VMware. News | 30 May 2013
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Improved systems will help make EHR benefits real
The benefits of EHRs are much-debated, but they may only become real when systems are designed to facilitate new models of care. 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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Epic CEO opens up about CommonWell data interoperability project
Epic CEO Judy Faulkner says she worries the CommonWell data interoperability project will just be used as a competitive weapon. News | 04 Apr 2013
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Farzad Mostashari talks interoperability, usability, sequester, more
In a wide-ranging discussion, Farzad Mostashari, M.D., talks patient data interoperability, improving usability and fallout from the budget sequester. News | 19 Mar 2013
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HIMSS launches innovation center to test EHR interoperability
Federal regulators want EHR interoperability now. A new HIMSS center could let vendors test data liquidity. News | 20 Feb 2013
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Cerner, McKesson cooperating for HIE, interoperability's sake?
Sources say two large EHR vendors are working on interoperability deal for the sake of national HIE. News | 04 Feb 2013
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New clinical quality measures might lead to EHR certification hurdles
The ONC's list of clinical quality measures adds new wrinkles to EHR certification that could leave some vendors out of the game. News | 14 Nov 2012
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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: 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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Negotiate contracts with EHR software vendors now, avoid trouble later
Cloud service providers are complicating the standard EHR vendor contract. As it turns out, providers should be altering these before signing on the dotted line anyway. Tip
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Experts weigh in-house, Web-based EHR purchasing factors
Health care entities planning to buy an EHR system might go with a Web-based EHR or in-house solution. Here's insight into functionality and security tips from two experts. Tip
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Tailored EHR platform offers clinical benefits for medical specialists
While some medical specialists reap the benefits of a customized EHR platform, others are stuck with systems that don't fulfill their clinical needs. Learn how to avoid that fate. Tip
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VARs, integrators see broadening meaningful use implementation demand
With health care organizations struggling to meet stage 1, and with stage 2 already on the horizon, solution providers are expanding their meaningful use implementation offerings. Tip
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In choosing EHR for iPad, consider native, virtualized, hybrid options
As physicians continue to use the iPad, an EHR system for the device isn't far behind. Here two experts discuss the pros and cons of native, virtualized and hybrid EHR apps. Tip
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Ten EHR benefits for health care practices just getting started
Many organizations remain on the fence when it comes to electronic health records. These 10 EHR benefits should help providers decide whether to proceed with EHR implementation. Tip
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To get meaningful use payments, urologists must address workflow
Urologists planning to attest for meaningful use must adapt to an electronic workflow. Choosing the right EHR system, and considering radiology, can make this transition seamless. Tip
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Ophthalmology EHR software not yet ready for prime time
Certified ophthalmology EHR software will help a practice meet meaningful use objectives, but it won't necessarily address the specialty's unique imaging and data exchange needs. Tip
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VistA EHR
VistA EHR, more formally known as the VistA Computerized Patient Record System, is an open source electronic health record (EHR) system developed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Definition
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OpenEMR
OpenEMR is free, open source software for the health care industry. OpenEMR integrates medical practice management, electronic medical record (EMR), patient scheduling and electronic billing functionality. Definition
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master patient index (MPI)
A master patient index (MPI) is an electronic medical database that holds information on every patient registered at a health care organization. Definition
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patient record locator
A patient record locator is a computer service that allows doctors and nurses to obtain a patient’s electronic health records including electronic medical records, ambulatory medical record and prescription data. Definition
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Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER)
Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) is an electronic health record program that tracks the medical history of American soldiers through their entire service, from active duty to veteran status. Definition
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ambulatory medical record (AMR)
An ambulatory medical record (AMR) is an electronically stored file of a patient’s outpatient medical records, which includes all surgeries and care that do not involve being admitted to a hospital. Definition
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Practice Fusion
Practice Fusion announced that its EMR software is now bundled with Dell desktop, laptop, printer, scanner and networking systems that have been pre-configured for the medical industry. Definition
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Allscripts
Allscripts is the brand name of Chicago-based AllscriptsMisys Healthcare Solutions Inc., which was formed in 2008 by the merger of part of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. with London-based Misys Healthcare Systems LLC. Definition
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computerized physician order entry (CPOE)
Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is the process of entering medication orders or other physician instructions electronically instead of on paper charts. Definition
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HIMSS 2011 video: CEO Jonathan Bush on AthenaHealth's cloud EHR
AthenaHealth Inc. has a unique way of charging customers for its cloud EHR, billing and practice-management tools: Its rates are based on payer reimbursements. Video
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PODCAST: Crystal-ball gazing for EHR purchasing trends
IDC Health Insights analyst Judy Hanover breaks down the whys and wherefores of EHR purchasing trends in the company's latest report, which tracks spending from 2009 to 2015. Podcast
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New platform to support open source EHRs, more apps
Harvard SHARP grant recipient Dr. Kenneth Mandl is developing a platform for cheap, open source EHRs and other apps. He tells the story of Apple's lack of interest. Video
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CEO discusses problems with push for health IT adoption
Ray Campbell, CEO of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium, warns that health IT adoption alone is not enough to improve quality of care. Video
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EHR vendor selection doesn't always go well: Many rip and replace
Nearly one-third of healthcare facilities are choosing a new EHR vendor only four years into the HITECH Act. News
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Vendors crack the code on how to head off future EHR regulations
Vendors may stave off stricter EHR regulations with the development of two new vendor codes of conduct. News
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Epic tightens link with virtualization vendor VMware
EHR giant Epic Systems Corp. announces it will provide a new level of support to platforms from virtualization vendor VMware. News
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Improved systems will help make EHR benefits real
The benefits of EHRs are much-debated, but they may only become real when systems are designed to facilitate new models of care. 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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Epic CEO opens up about CommonWell data interoperability project
Epic CEO Judy Faulkner says she worries the CommonWell data interoperability project will just be used as a competitive weapon. News
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Farzad Mostashari talks interoperability, usability, sequester, more
In a wide-ranging discussion, Farzad Mostashari, M.D., talks patient data interoperability, improving usability and fallout from the budget sequester. News
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HIMSS launches innovation center to test EHR interoperability
Federal regulators want EHR interoperability now. A new HIMSS center could let vendors test data liquidity. News
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Cerner, McKesson cooperating for HIE, interoperability's sake?
Sources say two large EHR vendors are working on interoperability deal for the sake of national HIE. News
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New clinical quality measures might lead to EHR certification hurdles
The ONC's list of clinical quality measures adds new wrinkles to EHR certification that could leave some vendors out of the game. News
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About Electronic health record (EHR) vendor selection
Electronic health record (EHR) vendor selection can be a long, arduous process. After all, there are more than 400 EHR software vendors in the U.S. alone. These resources will help health IT professionals and physicians find the best EHR software for their organizations. In addition to discovering the key questions to ask during the EHR selection process, learn about increasingly popular options such as free EHR software and iPad EHR systems.