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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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Challenges, opportunities of HIE development: Insights from MAeHC
The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative suffered a data breach in 2010. Read this Q&A to find out how that incident changed their encryption policy. Q&A
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Omnibus rule and business associate compliance: Q&A part 2
In the second part of a Q&A, Micky Tripathi shares advice on how to monitor business associates and maintain HIPAA omnibus compliance. Q&A
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Cerner and McKesson’s CommonWell agreement has IT precedent
A reader shares some past examples of interoperability in IT and offers his thoughts on Cerner and McKesson’s CommonWell announcement. Feature
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Compelling business need exists for interoperability among vendors
A reader shares his thoughts on CommonWell interoperability agreement, and federal, private standards development initiatives. Feature
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UPMC expert Q&A: Health information exchange grows from collaboration
Health information exchange requires standards, security and regional participation, says UPMC expert in this Q&A. Q&A
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Conference: HIMSS 2013 coverage
SearchHealthIT will be live at HIMSS 2013 in New Orleans. Our complete coverage also includes pre-event and post-conference news and reactions. guide
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Conference: HIMSS 2013 coverage
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society annual conference will run from March 3-7 in New Orleans. Conference Coverage
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Guide: Health care data interoperability
Data interoperability in health IT has been discussed by people from all corners of the industry. Read our guide to find out how it's used by businesses. guide
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In purchase, athenahealth has big plans for Epocrates apps
Jonathan Bush, CEO of athenahealth, discusses how the purchase of Epocrates will help the company reach a larger audience and boost interoperability. Feature
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Quiz: Meaningful use stage 2 criteria
Test your knowledge of meaningful use stage 2 criteria with our quiz that covers the new rules and updates to stage 1 requirements. Quiz
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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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Policymakers defend interoperability standards in meaningful use
Interoperability standards in meaningful use have been criticized as too weak. Policymakers say they are part of an incremental approach. News | 14 Jun 2013
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Completing drive toward healthcare interoperability will be challenge
Much progress has been made toward data interoperability in recent years. But how will the industry get over the final hump? News | 04 Jun 2013
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EHR interoperability issues plague some telemedicine providers
Telemedicine providers trying to connect their systems to EHRs are waiting for electronic records to be more interoperable. News | 31 May 2013
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Progress toward interoperability in healthcare remains slow
There has been a lot of movement around interoperability in healthcare recently, but tangible benefits remain elusive. News | 30 Apr 2013
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ONC issues grants for interoperability standards work
HIE Exemplar program issued the first grants for interoperability standards work to New York eHealth Collaborative and Direct Trust. News | 10 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 explains the path for federal health IT regulations
SearchHealthIT.com caught up with national coordinator Farzad Mostashari for an update on meaningful use and information exchange rulemaking. News | 01 Apr 2013
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HIMSS 2013 conference attendees discuss future of interoperability
Without any national policy announcements, HIMSS 2013 conference attendees focused on interoperability. News | 26 Mar 2013
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HIMSS 2013 conference goers discuss interoperability in healthcare
The issue of interoperability in health care was one of the most discussed at HIMSS 2013. Attendees looked at what's holding back data liquidity. News | 25 Mar 2013
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Arm your coders with the technology to support ICD-10 readiness
Many healthcare facilities are in full preparation mode for the upcoming transition to ICD-10 codes. Tip
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Improving medical technology through interoperable devices
The industry is developing interoperable personal health devices to encourage adoption and improve patient care. Tip
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The benefits of health information exchange yet to leave NHIN behind
The goal of an NHIN has yet to be achieved, but the manageability of HIEs is keeping the possibility alive. Tip
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RSNA 2012: Push health IT staff, radiologists to speak same language
Tips from RSNA 2012 session can apply to interfacing any health care IT staffer with non-IT clinicians using the technology they maintain. Tip
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Develop a new PACS integration strategy to merge data
Many health care organizations are exploring PACS integration for storage of their medical images. Tip
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IT managers should consider several factors for long-term data storage
The volume of a health care organization's data grows exponentially over time. Measures must be taken to keep long-term data from outgrowing the organization's IT infrastructure. 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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National HIE hindered by interoperability barriers, vendor reluctance
Two radiologists who built HIEs from scratch don't see a national HIE happening soon. Vendors aren't keen to embrace HIE standards, they say, and interoperability is a struggle. Tip
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For some providers, HIE implementation cannot wait
Radiologists and other medical specialists are increasingly finding that waiting for state health information exchanges to come online is a bad business decision. Tip
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Nationwide, HIE connectivity happening slowly, surely
While the dream of nationwide health information exchange driven by state HIE implementation stays stuck in the planning stage, specialists are sharing patient data on their own. Tip
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Ask the expert: Meaningful use compliance by plugging into HIE
Joining a health information exchange enhances meaningful use compliance by helping meet specific criteria. Answer
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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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Federal Health Information Exchange (FHIE)
Federal Health Information Exchange (FHIE) is a health information sharing project that allows the Department of Defense to share service members’ personal health information in a joint storage area also accessible by the Veterans Health Administrati... Definition
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National Alliance for Health Information Technology (NAHIT)
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology, or NAHIT, was formed in 2002 in an effort to promote the use of health IT. Definition
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Laboratory Data Sharing Interoperability (LDSI)
Laboratory Data Sharing Interoperability (LDSI) is an initiative that allows chemistry and hematology lab tests and results to be shared between the Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense and private or commercial laboratories. Definition
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Clinical Data Repository/Health Data Repository (CHDR)
Clinical Data Repository/Health Data Repository (CHDR) is a storage interface between the data repositories of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration. It supports bidirectional data exchange of pharmaceutical data. Definition
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Bidirectional Health Information Exchange (BHIE)
Bidirectional Health Information Exchange (BHIE) is a health information sharing project that builds on the previously established Federal Health Information Exchange (FHIE) program. The BHIE allows for two-way sharing of PHI data between the Departm... Definition
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RxNorm
RxNorm is a catalog of the standard names given to clinical drugs and drug delivery devices in the United States to enable interoperability and clear communication between electronic systems, regardless of software and hardware compatibility. Definition
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Institute for Health Technology Transformation (iHT2)
Institute for Health Technology Transformation (iHT2) is an organization dedicated to fostering the use of technology within both the public and private sectors of the health care industry. Definition
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Federal Health Architecture (FHA)
The Federal Health Architecture (FHA) is an initiative led by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) to coordinate the health information technology efforts of the nearly two dozen federal agencies that provide health care service... Definition
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Public Health Data Standards Consortium (PHDSC)
The Public Health Data Standards Consortium (referred to as PHDSC or the Consortium) is an independent agency that focuses on improvements in health information technology for both the health care industry and the public health market. Definition
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National Health Information Infrastructure (NHII)
The National Health Information Infrastructure (NHII) was a government initiative first proposed under former President George W. Bush that targeted the improvement of health care by setting standards for interoperability. Definition
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Where HIE, physician practices and ACO data analytics meet
Tom Doerr, director of innovation research at Lumeris, discusses how ACO data analytics will lead to new payment models. Podcast
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How the CommonWell Health Alliance affects statewide HIE efforts
Laurance Stuntz and Micky Tripathi discuss HIE governance, discrepancies among state laws that complicate HIE, and the CommonWell alliance. Podcast
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ACOs driving interest in personal emergency response systems
If ACOs want to delay elderly patients' entry into nursing homes, next-generation personal emergency response systems could hold the key. Podcast
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Healthcare data interoperability snafu is personal for one executive
Athenahealth business development exec wouldn't work for a publicly traded company until experiencing healthcare data interoperability woes firsthand. Podcast
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ONC interop czar on CommonWell Health Alliance, HIMSS 2013 matters
Podcast: ONC interoperability czar Doug Fridsma discusses the private sector CommonWell Health Alliance initiative to promote cross-vendor HIE. News
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How Big Data and mHealth will help feed clinical decision support
In the near future, accountable care organizations will collect patient data for analytics that power clinical decision support systems. Podcast
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Patient advocate Regina Holliday paints HIT at Datapalooza event
Painter, art teacher, mom and patient advocate Regina Holliday talks about her Walking Gallery and her current work with SearchHealthIT reporter Don Fluckinger. Video
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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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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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Gov. Patrick on personal health information management
PHI management is a matter of each individual patient's personal choice, said the Massachusetts governor at a recent conference, recounting the story of his own hip replacement. Video
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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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Policymakers defend interoperability standards in meaningful use
Interoperability standards in meaningful use have been criticized as too weak. Policymakers say they are part of an incremental approach. News
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Arm your coders with the technology to support ICD-10 readiness
Many healthcare facilities are in full preparation mode for the upcoming transition to ICD-10 codes. Tip
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Where HIE, physician practices and ACO data analytics meet
Tom Doerr, director of innovation research at Lumeris, discusses how ACO data analytics will lead to new payment models. Podcast
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Completing drive toward healthcare interoperability will be challenge
Much progress has been made toward data interoperability in recent years. But how will the industry get over the final hump? News
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How the CommonWell Health Alliance affects statewide HIE efforts
Laurance Stuntz and Micky Tripathi discuss HIE governance, discrepancies among state laws that complicate HIE, and the CommonWell alliance. Podcast
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EHR interoperability issues plague some telemedicine providers
Telemedicine providers trying to connect their systems to EHRs are waiting for electronic records to be more interoperable. News
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Challenges, opportunities of HIE development: Insights from MAeHC
The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative suffered a data breach in 2010. Read this Q&A to find out how that incident changed their encryption policy. Q&A
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Omnibus rule and business associate compliance: Q&A part 2
In the second part of a Q&A, Micky Tripathi shares advice on how to monitor business associates and maintain HIPAA omnibus compliance. Q&A
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Improving medical technology through interoperable devices
The industry is developing interoperable personal health devices to encourage adoption and improve patient care. Tip
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