February 2012
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February 29, 2012
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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. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2012
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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. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2012
28
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Mostashari reveals more about meaningful use stage 2 at HIMSS 2012
In an in-depth session with reporters, U.S. health IT coordinator Farzad Mostashari, M.D. reveals more on meaningful use stage 2, including HIE, interoperability and encryption. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2012
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Industry reacts: Meaningful use stage 2
Concerns about meaningful use stage 2 so far suggest that the requirements either go too far or not far enough. Beyond that, surprises were kept to a minimum. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2012
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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. Continue Reading
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February 24, 2012
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Proposed meaningful use stage 2 criteria
The meaningful use stage 2 proposed rule is here. These charts list the core and menu requirements, the philosophy behind them and how they have changed since stage 1. Continue Reading
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February 23, 2012
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Meaningful use stage 2's bumpy landing at HIMSS 2012
Meaningful use stage 2 will finally see release, but not during HIMSS 2012 as expected. Watching the waiting game unfold made for fascinating, if also uneasy, theater. Continue Reading
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February 23, 2012
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Governance key to creating effective health data warehouse
Many people want a health data warehouse to do many things, often at a moment's notice. That's why a governance committee should oversee its use, HIMSS 2012 attendees learned. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2012
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ONC offers sneak peek at meaningful use stage 2 proposed rule
Without releasing the actual meaningful use stage 2 proposed rule, ONC offered HIMSS 2012 attendees a sneak peek at what the new rule will mean for providers and EHR vendors. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2012
22
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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. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2012
22
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Got a meaningful use stage 2 comment?
Believe it or not, American Idol figures in to meaningful use stage 2 commenting. An ONC spokesperson explains. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2012
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Got a meaningful use stage 2 comment? Here's some ONC advice
Believe it or not, American Idol figures in to meaningful use stage 2 commenting. An ONC spokesperson explains. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2012
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HIMSS leadership survey: Staff, not money, top health IT need
The latest leadership survey from HIMSS Analytics shows that, for the first time, staffing needs outweigh financial needs when it comes to achieving health IT strategic plans. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2012
21
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Health care CIOs must be champions of information exchange
CIOs at a pre-HIMSS 2012 forum learned that information exchange is more than just federal HIE mandates. It's also a tool for getting clinical, administrative staff to cooperate. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2012
21
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Twitter co-founder offers health IT innovation insight
You can't talk innovation without social media, and you can't talk social media without Twitter. At HIMSS 2012, Biz Stone shared his personal and professional insight and applied it to health care IT. Continue Reading
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February 20, 2012
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Health IT adoption rising, thanks to HITECH Act and despite politics
On the eve of HIMSS 2012, VHA senior advisor Ashish Jha says the HITECH Act is helping health IT building the infrastructure for health reform. Next up: Doing the same for HIE. Continue Reading
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February 20, 2012
20
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'Beleaguered' public health departments get HIE connectivity help
Federal officials discuss the state of HIE at HIMSS 2012. Public health agencies, with limited resources, are having trouble keeping up, though teaming with HIEs seems to help. Continue Reading
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February 20, 2012
20
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Stage 2 of meaningful use coming this week
After waiting, and waiting, for the announcement of meaningful use stage 2 on Friday, the health care world turns to HIMSS 2012, where the federal government has several chances to state its case. Continue Reading
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February 17, 2012
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Addressing security requirements for hospital iPad use
As hospitals roll out iPads, security remains a concern. Whether the devices use native or virtualized applications, there are several best practices for hospital iPad use. Continue Reading
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February 17, 2012
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Building the trust fabric for direct exchange of health information
Just over a year ago, the Direct Project launched version 1.0 of its open source software that would allow health care providers to exchange patient information easily and securely. But the direct ... Continue Reading