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Cybersecurity in Healthcare: 5 Best Practices
The increasing number of sophisticated attacks against health groups is putting CIOs and IT pros on high alert. In this free download, delve into a Q&A with security expert David Finn on how to build a successful cybersecurity program (even with a diminishing budget) to help safeguard your data.
Regional extension centers News
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September 27, 2019
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Sep'19
Healthcare transformation officers turn innovation into strategy
Three healthcare executives charged with the role of transformation give specific examples of how they enacted change.
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December 18, 2012
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Dec'12
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.
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
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.
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June 04, 2010
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Jun'10
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.
Regional extension centers Get Started
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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. Continue Reading
Evaluate Regional extension centers Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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An evaluation of the regional extension center program
A report on regional extension centers, mostly associated with meaningful use and EHRs, found the centers helped providers use some EHR features. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading