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Joseph Kim
Physician technologist Joseph Kim, M.D., is a regular contributor to SearchHealthIT.com and blogger for the Health IT Exchange.Contributor
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Tablet EHRs, other devices support clinical mobility
Understanding physician workflow is key to choosing what mobile systems they need, such as tablet EHRs.Tip
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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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Multiple operating systems complicate BYOD policies, but MDM helps
The proliferation of mobile operating systems can complicate BYOD policy, but MDM software can give control back to the IT department.Tip
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How to attract the best healthcare data analytics talent to your organization
Data analytics resources are being spread thin at many healthcare organizations, adding importance to hiring the right team.Tip
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Planning patient data analytics strategies with quality in mind
Developing a comprehensive analytics strategy for patient data requires forethought, planning and customization. But it can pay off in spades.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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Payers, providers must share data to improve quality of care
To improve quality of care and cut costs, payers must align incentives and share longitudinal patient data with providers.News | 18 Apr 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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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 | 31 May 2013
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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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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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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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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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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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State HIE funding challenges for 2013 expected, but will live to fight another day
Federal funds supporting state HIEs will be running out, and some lag behind. Others are carving paths to profitability for all with innovative ideas.News | 18 Dec 2012
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Regional extension centers progressing, survey finds
A recent eHealth Initiative survey suggests that the nation's RECs are now supporting providers as they purchase and implement EHR systems. Many have their eyes to the future, too.News | 30 Jun 2011
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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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Some regional extension centers offer a selected EHR vendor list
Many regional extension centers offer a list of selected EHR vendors. Which vendors are making the preferred lists? Find out in this list.Tip
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For help with EHR implementation, use REC resources
Regional extension centers will provide EHR implementation assistance to many health care facilities. In this tip, two REC leaders identify 10 specific ways their groups can help.Tip
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List of regional extension centers in the U.S.
The country's 60 regional extension centers aim to help small health care providers select, implement and maintain EHR software. Here, we identify the RECs and how to find them.Tip
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Beacon communities discuss grants, collaboration with HIEs and RECs
Agencies preparing to launch federal Beacon communities, health information exchanges and regional extension centers talk about the need for speed, outreach and planning.News | 04 Jun 2010
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HIT grants will expand health data exchange, but are they enough?
Washington has awarded millions in HIT grants to start health information exchanges. State officials think much more money is needed -- and they wonder where it will come from.News | 29 Apr 2010
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Regional extension centers face challenges in boosting EHR adoption rates
Federal regional extension centers help providers adopt electronic health record systems and reach meaningful use requirements. But physician reluctance and uncertainty about meaningful use stand in the way.News | 13 Apr 2010
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Grant in hand, regional extension center heads discuss next steps
Two leaders of an Atlanta-based regional extension center discuss how they plan to help providers, especially those in rural areas, implement electronic health records and achieve meaningful use.Podcast
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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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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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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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Epocrates app to support secure physician-to-physician SMS texting
Many docs use the Epocrates drug reference app once a month. New features will support physician SMS texting, rudimentary sharing of patient records.News | 30 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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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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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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