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Applying data analytics software to the hospital supply chain
Analytics software can be used for more than clinical data. Hospitals crunching supply chain numbers for order fulfillment timeliness and accuracy can see bottom line improvements. News | 02 May 2011
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Gates envisions next generation of health care technology
Former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates spoke at the 2010 mHealth Summit about technology's role in improving global health. Find out what he said here. News | 10 Nov 2010
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After EHR system implementation, maintenance, service questions remain
Once an EHR system is installed, attention turns to maintenance, service and support. Using an IT service provider for such tasks may be the best bet for small practices. News | 12 Aug 2010
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GS1 standard for medical device tracking gathers steam
A standard for medical device tracking and infrastructure deadlines for 2010 and 2012 have emerged through a joint effort among hospitals, manufacturers and distributors. News | 08 Feb 2010
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AdvancedMD adds PracticeOne EHR to medical practice management SaaS
With PracticeOne acquisition, AdvancedMD supplements its medical practice management Software as a Service with PracticeOne’s electronic health record capabilities. News | 11 Jan 2010
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Patient transfer software helps hospital convert referrals
Learn how one Virginia hospital implemented patient transfer software in its call center to increase patient referrals. News | 20 Nov 2009
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Preliminary study shows electronic health record benefits hard to find
Interim results from a Harvard School of Public Health conference show that the presence of electronic health records has not significantly lowered costs or improved care. News | 18 Nov 2009
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SaaS solution helps medical supplier manage contacts
Is using a SaaS solution better than building in-house? This case study follows a medical supply distributor's venture into the world of Software as a Service. News | 31 Jul 2009
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Automated prescription system helps hospital disperse drugs
The Carolinas Hospital System implemented an automated prescription system to disperse medications. See how this system helped the hospital save money and improve patient safety. News | 28 Jul 2009
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Nurse scheduling software cuts agency costs, boosts satisfaction
Learn how a Michigan hospital used nurse scheduling software to reduce agency costs and give nurses more flexibility in scheduling their hours. News | 23 Jul 2009
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Finding a modernized data backup solution for health care
Health care organizations are required by HIPAA to create and maintain data backups. This tip explains how to choose a data backup solution that works for your organization. Tip
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Considerations for cloud data backup in health care
Cloud storage is becoming increasingly popular. But there are several points to consider when looking at cloud data backup for health care information. Tip
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Hospital supply chain management systems getting hooked into EHRs
Hospital supply chain management systems can help facilities keep an accurate inventory and save money on supplies. Learn how to buy software and improve workflow in the process. Tip
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Three-part series: Tips for managing a hospital wireless network
Based on interviews with three health care leaders, this three-part series offers tips for implementing and managing a hospital wireless network. Tip
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Choosing the right health care servers is no easy task
How can CIOs choose the right health care servers for their application environments? Learn more about the types of servers needed and how to rate the requirements for each. Tip
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Guidelines and best practices for virtual systems in health care IT
What are the guidelines for using virtual systems in health care IT? We offer nine best practices, plus a glimpse into the future of virtual computer environments. Tip
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Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA)
Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) is a barcode system used to prevent human errors in the distribution of prescription medications at hospitals. The goal of BCMA is to make sure that patients are receiving the correct medications at the correc... 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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Radiology Information System (RIS)
A radiology information system (RIS) is a networked software suite for managing medical imagery and associated data. Definition
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National Library of Medicine (NLM)
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is located on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Founded in 1836, the NLM is the largest medical library in the world, with nearly 12 million items in its collection. Definition
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Podcast: New program helps physicians assess meaningful use
Learn about the American Board of Medical Specialties' new focus on meaningful use and health IT. Podcast
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Clinical order set library provides a path to transforming care
Health system officials discuss how using a clinical order set library and a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system has resulted in improvements in the quality of care. Podcast
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U.S. senator says health care IT initiatives are critical
Watch highlights from U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's speech at the New England HIMSS 5th Annual Public Policy Forum, and see why he continues to support health care IT initiatives. Video
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Finding a modernized data backup solution for health care
Health care organizations are required by HIPAA to create and maintain data backups. This tip explains how to choose a data backup solution that works for your organization. Tip
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Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA)
Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) is a barcode system used to prevent human errors in the distribution of prescription medications at hospitals. The goal of BCMA is to make sure that patients are receiving the correct medications at the correc... Definition
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Considerations for cloud data backup in health care
Cloud storage is becoming increasingly popular. But there are several points to consider when looking at cloud data backup for health care information. Tip
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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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Applying data analytics software to the hospital supply chain
Analytics software can be used for more than clinical data. Hospitals crunching supply chain numbers for order fulfillment timeliness and accuracy can see bottom line improvements. News
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Gates envisions next generation of health care technology
Former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates spoke at the 2010 mHealth Summit about technology's role in improving global health. Find out what he said here. News
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Hospital supply chain management systems getting hooked into EHRs
Hospital supply chain management systems can help facilities keep an accurate inventory and save money on supplies. Learn how to buy software and improve workflow in the process. Tip
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Podcast: New program helps physicians assess meaningful use
Learn about the American Board of Medical Specialties' new focus on meaningful use and health IT. Podcast
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Three-part series: Tips for managing a hospital wireless network
Based on interviews with three health care leaders, this three-part series offers tips for implementing and managing a hospital wireless network. Tip
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After EHR system implementation, maintenance, service questions remain
Once an EHR system is installed, attention turns to maintenance, service and support. Using an IT service provider for such tasks may be the best bet for small practices. News
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