HIT Happens
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Epic Systems playing defense on Ebola, interop: A losing game?
Epic Systems Corp. was attacked for health data interoperability problems and blamed for an Ebola patient snafu. Is the U.S. Department of Justice the endgame? Continue Reading
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Meaningful use program: Code blue
Analysis: D.C. scuttlebutt indicates that meaningful use might be in line for more than an overhaul as political forces close in around ONC. Continue Reading
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Health data interoperability in sight ... via Epic?
CIOs: Time to capitulate to Epic in regards to health data interoperability? ONC: It's a big country, and there's a lot more than Epic out there. Continue Reading
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FDASIA mHealth regulations: Whither EHR usability?
It's time the feds grab health IT software developers by the lapels and address poor EHR usability. FDASIA mHealth regulations present an opportunity. Continue Reading
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National Health IT Coordinator Karen DeSalvo, M.D., in her own words
Karen DeSalvo, the National Health IT coordinator, talks about what brought her to the ONC and how her experiences will inform her tenure there. Continue Reading
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KLAS Research explains its changes in best EHR vendor awards
In candid interviews, KLAS Research and athenahealth discuss the impact of unannounced changes in Best in KLAS health IT software systems awards. Continue Reading
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HIMSS attendees share their dreams for an ideal meaningful use update
We polled executives of health systems and vendor organizations to hear their thoughts about what's missing from meaningful use. Continue Reading
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If you could change the meaningful use rules, what would you do?
We polled CIOs, vendors and clinical leaders -- with some compliance under their belts -- about how they'd tweak meaningful use if they could. Continue Reading
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Epic's Faulkner: Large customers not buying into health IT cloud
At HIMSS 2014, cloud vendors abound. But who's buying? Epic Systems Corp. founder Judy Faulkner discusses health IT cloud's prospects moving forward. Continue Reading
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HIT Happens: Saving U.S. healthcare economics rests on data governance
Can data governance be the missing link to solve the economic woes of U.S. healthcare? Tell me this: Would you rather bet on our CIOs, or politicians? Continue Reading
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Shut down thoughts of a national patient identifier, stage 2 extension
If your crystal ball says the CIO-endorsed ideas of a national patient identifier or meaningful use stage 2 extension will happen, check its firmware. Continue Reading
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Last words from Farzad Mostashari meant to drive patient engagement
Farzad Mostashari, M.D.'s parting message to fellow 'misfits' at National Health IT week was one that encouraged engaging patients through technology. Continue Reading