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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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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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Check out our complete coverage of mHealth Summit 2012, with reporting on mHealth adoption trends, new services and solutions. guide
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HIMSS 2012 conference coverage
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HIMSS analytics study weighs in on wireless networks and cloud
A 2013 HIMSS study reveals organizations in the midst of managing wireless networks and cloud computing, among other IT initiatives. News | 17 May 2013
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Optimizing past health IT projects a focus of tech leaders at HIMSS
Many health care leaders are holding off on launching new initiatives in 2013 as they focus on getting value out of past health IT projects. News | 29 Mar 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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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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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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Speakers at HIMSS 2013 talk challenges in meaningful use objectives
No one said meeting all of the meaningful use objectives would be easy. Presenters at HIMSS 2013 discussed some of the biggest challenges. News | 08 Mar 2013
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HIMSS 2013: Mostashari calls for changes to 'broken' health care system
National Coordinator for Health IT Farzad Mostashari called for leveraging data to fix the nation's broken health system in his HIMSS 2013 keynote. News | 08 Mar 2013
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CMS to focus on healthcare interoperability in 2013, stay new regs
CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner said the agency will not release any new regulations this year but will push healthcare interoperability. News | 07 Mar 2013
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OCR officials say HIPAA audits are learning moments, not punishment
Few providers relish going through a HIPAA audit. But representatives of the Office for Civil Rights say there isn't much to worry about. News | 06 Mar 2013
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HIMSS 2013 attendees tell how to make health analytics more relevant
Most providers' health analytics systems are mired in retrospective reviews. HIMSS 2013 attendees explain how to take these projects into the future. Tip
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New wave of mHealth apps bridge doctor-patient gap
There are thousands of mHealth apps for Apple users. Read more in-depth about a few of them. Tip
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Ten iPad EHR security strategies for HIPAA compliance
When deploying an EHR system to iPhones and iPads, organizations need a sound security strategy. These 10 tips will make security policy, and HIPAA compliance, straightforward. Tip
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Tips for improving health care hospital governance
Getting physicians, nursing and pharmacy staff, and other peers together makes for effective IT problem-solving in clinical environments. This and more tips for health care IT governance. Tip
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Ten tips for a hospital EHR implementation process
Taking the EHR implementation process to meaningful use requires teamwork. A HIMSS Stage 7 award winner offers tips for hospital IT leaders. Tip
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Building an IT business plan with health care policy in mind
A regional HIMSS director weighs in on the HITECH Act and other federal proposals that will affect providers' meaningful use compliance efforts and the build-out of their IT infrastructure. Tip
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HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote the best use of information technology and management systems in the health care industry. Definition
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Podcast: What you missed at HIMSS 2013
SearchHealthIT reporters Ed Burns and Don Fluckinger break down the big stories and hot health IT themes emerging from HIMSS 2013 in New Orleans. 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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Top CMS patient data reporting officials speak of harmonization
Podcast: Rob Tagalicod and Rob Anthony at HIMSS 2013 on meaningful use, PQRS, ACO and other patient data reporting initiatives. Podcast
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Latitude 10 Dell tablet takes on iPad's health care stranglehold
While the iPad might have mind share in health care, the Dell tablet runs native Windows software, adds biometric and smart card authentication. News
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The latest on health information exchange at HIMSS 2013
CEO of health information exchange drops frank talk about the future of HIEs, analytics -- and what he's looking for at HIMSS 2013. Podcast
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Create high-value data in digital health care: MHealth Summit 2012
Experts gather at a SearchHealthIT panel session during mHealth Summit 2012 to discuss the evolving digital health care world. News
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App development forces health IT industry to rethink mHealth strategy
At the mHealth Summit 2012, panelists discuss the application development lifecycle's effect on mobile devices in the health IT industry. News
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Health care social media needs rules, says mHealth Summit 2012 expert
An expert from mHealth Summit 2012 discusses the rise of health care social media use and organizations' response to patient and staff expectations. News
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MHealth Summit attendees worry more about mobile policy than gadgets
Walking around the exhibit floor at mHealth Summit 2012, you see that mobile gadgets get a lot of attention. But it's really about how you use them. Podcast
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HIMSS board chair discusses EHR Incentive Programs progress
We sat down with the HIMSS board chairwoman to discuss new federal EHR adoption figures and long-term technology objectives that hospital CIOs should keep in their sights. Podcast
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HIMSS analytics study weighs in on wireless networks and cloud
A 2013 HIMSS study reveals organizations in the midst of managing wireless networks and cloud computing, among other IT initiatives. News
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Optimizing past health IT projects a focus of tech leaders at HIMSS
Many health care leaders are holding off on launching new initiatives in 2013 as they focus on getting value out of past health IT projects. News
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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
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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
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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
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Podcast: What you missed at HIMSS 2013
SearchHealthIT reporters Ed Burns and Don Fluckinger break down the big stories and hot health IT themes emerging from HIMSS 2013 in New Orleans. Podcast
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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 2013 attendees tell how to make health analytics more relevant
Most providers' health analytics systems are mired in retrospective reviews. HIMSS 2013 attendees explain how to take these projects into the future. Tip
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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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About HIMSS conference and exhibition
The Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference attracts thousands of health IT professionals interested in EHR systems, interoperability, policy, security, mobile health and more. Our editorial staff attends the HIMSS annual conference to learn the latest news, best practices and health IT trends that matter most to the health care industry. Check out our articles, blog entries and videos from the HIMSS conference here. Find news and resources from HIMSS 2011 and look ahead to our coverage of HIMSS 2012.