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Photoshop feature raises image integrity issues
This reader feedback questions Photoshop’s role in radiology given integrity and quality issues. Feedback
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Key to patient engagement may be portals, not PHRs, experts say
Health leaders at a recent conference agree that portals, not personal health records, could be the game-changer that spurs patient engagement and meaningful use compliance. News | 16 Feb 2012
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Radiologists highlight adverse events disclosure at RSNA 2011
As RSNA 2011 broadens its focus to see how specialists integrate with fellow health care providers, radiologists take on a greater role in adverse events disclosures. News | 29 Nov 2011
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IOM report poised to shape EHR safety regulation
EHR safety will likely get new scrutiny in the wake of an Institute of Medicine report. It remains to be seen if the FDA, ONC, TJC or some other entity will do the watchdog work. News | 14 Nov 2011
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Medical device safety ratings on tap at new site
A biomedical engineer is launching a new site where medical device safety data is more accessible and searchable than on government sites. Future plans include a ratings system. News | 27 Sep 2011
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Experts mull safety of EHR, medical device interoperability
A new safety committee is advising the FDA on theoretical scenarios that could eventually regulate biomedical device and EHR interoperability. CIOs should get prepared now. News | 20 Sep 2011
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Public-private coalition announces EHR adverse event reports site
EHRevents.org offers health care providers a place to file adverse event reports concerning EHR technology. Reports will be forwarded to the FDA, which wants to track EHR safety. News | 07 Sep 2011
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Legal implications of EHR use still difficult to define
Medical liability leaves some providers wary of electronic health records. Clinical decision support adds another level of risk, presenters at AHIMA's Legal EHR Summit note. News | 29 Aug 2011
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Vendors, providers mull effect of FDA mobile health regulations
Looming FDA regulations could turn smartphones into Class II medical devices. Early reaction from stakeholders suggests this could throw a wet blanket on innovation. News | 04 Aug 2011
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IOM report to influence future of EHR safety
An Institute of Medicine report on health IT due in early fall could rewrite the book on EHR safety and trip off FDA rulemaking. A new, free newsletter keeps tabs on the issue. News | 23 Mar 2011
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IT, EHR safety top ECRI list of hospital tech hazards
A recent ECRI Institute report pegs IT safety -- for EHR systems, mobile devices, networks and so on -- as a top patient safety concern for 2011. Alarm fatigue ranks high as well. News | 27 Dec 2010
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Alarm hazards, dose errors remain atop ECRI hazards list
The ECRI Institute released its top 10 health care technology hazards for 2012. Health care organizations, take note -- some hazards can be controlled or prevented altogether. Tip
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Emerging health IT risk assessment standard fuels HIPAA compliance
The IEC 80001-1 standard provides a health IT risk assessment roadmap. The process can uncover safety, security and performance problems -- and in turn, enable HIPAA compliance. Tip
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CCHIT, Joint Commission central to health care certification, funding
The Joint Commission and CCHIT will play major roles as health care organizations qualify for ARRA funding to build electronic health record systems. Tip
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a U.S. government agency that functions as a part of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to support research to help improve the quality of health care. Definition
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Educating patients on health data security
While a survey of 2,700 U.S. adults shows that some patient concerns about health data security in EHR systems are warranted, physicians can still help allay unwarranted fears. Podcast
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Medical liability will be a moving target as EHR systems evolve
Malpractice law in America will evolve as health IT implementation evolves. Attorney and public health expert Michelle Mello outlines the IT liability landscape in this video. Video
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Better health IT design crucial to improving patient safety
The role of health IT in opening communication between patients and providers, and in improving patient safety, cannot be underemphasized, two University of Illinois at Chicago physicians note in this podcast. Podcast
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Key to patient engagement may be portals, not PHRs, experts say
Health leaders at a recent conference agree that portals, not personal health records, could be the game-changer that spurs patient engagement and meaningful use compliance. News
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Alarm hazards, dose errors remain atop ECRI hazards list
The ECRI Institute released its top 10 health care technology hazards for 2012. Health care organizations, take note -- some hazards can be controlled or prevented altogether. Tip
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Photoshop feature raises image integrity issues
This reader feedback questions Photoshop’s role in radiology given integrity and quality issues. Feedback
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Radiologists highlight adverse events disclosure at RSNA 2011
As RSNA 2011 broadens its focus to see how specialists integrate with fellow health care providers, radiologists take on a greater role in adverse events disclosures. News
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IOM report poised to shape EHR safety regulation
EHR safety will likely get new scrutiny in the wake of an Institute of Medicine report. It remains to be seen if the FDA, ONC, TJC or some other entity will do the watchdog work. News
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Medical device safety ratings on tap at new site
A biomedical engineer is launching a new site where medical device safety data is more accessible and searchable than on government sites. Future plans include a ratings system. News
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Experts mull safety of EHR, medical device interoperability
A new safety committee is advising the FDA on theoretical scenarios that could eventually regulate biomedical device and EHR interoperability. CIOs should get prepared now. News
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Public-private coalition announces EHR adverse event reports site
EHRevents.org offers health care providers a place to file adverse event reports concerning EHR technology. Reports will be forwarded to the FDA, which wants to track EHR safety. News
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Educating patients on health data security
While a survey of 2,700 U.S. adults shows that some patient concerns about health data security in EHR systems are warranted, physicians can still help allay unwarranted fears. Podcast
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Legal implications of EHR use still difficult to define
Medical liability leaves some providers wary of electronic health records. Clinical decision support adds another level of risk, presenters at AHIMA's Legal EHR Summit note. News
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About Patient safety and quality improvement
The discipline of patent safety and quality improvement seeks to reduce medical errors due to poor communication, system failures and other factors. Through "near-miss" and adverse event reporting, health care organizations can discover the common causes of errors and take action to encourage patient safety and quality improvement. Find resources about patient safety initiatives at the federal and state level and learn how to overcome common EHR safety issues.