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Health IT should include long-term care, coalition says
A coalition of health care groups has released a report recommending that long-term care be part of health information technology activities that are under way nationwide. ... Comments (0)
Source: Government Health IT, US
Posted: Monday, January 16, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Department of Health to meet HSE on cardiac IT plans
There is now a clear idea of what is needed for a cardiovascular health information system for the Irish health service, according to National Heart Health Advisor at the Department of Health, Dr Emer Shelley. ... Comments (0)
Source: Irish Medical News, Ireland
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Biotech labor data suggest possible education changes
State labor officials on Thursday released a first-ever study of the types of jobs at California's biotechnology companies, saying the data may make it easier to design educational programs to bolster the industry. ... Comments (0)
Source: Kentucky.com, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Roadmap Charts Course for Health IT in Long-Term Care Settings
A group of 14 organizations - including the American Health Care Association, the American Health Information Association and the American Medical Directors Association - last week released a roadmap for promoting electronic health records and other health IT applications in long-term care settings. ... Comments (0)
Source: iHealth Beat, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Hospital Wants Better Budget Data
Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala., will implement cost accounting and budget management software from Preferred Medical Marketing Corp., Charlotte, N.C. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Patients Get Rx Refills via Kiosk
Patients refilling their prescriptions at a Giant Foods store in Reston, Va., can pick them up even when the grocery's pharmacy is not open. That's because the Landover, Md.-based chain has implemented a kiosk at the store for patients to use to pick up prescriptions. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Report: States should enhance public health, IT capabilities
States should improve public health agencies’ ability to respond to emergencies using a number of tools, including disease surveillance systems, a recent report from the National Governors Association found.
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Source: Healthcare IT News, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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States to participate in health IT privacy, security project
Up to 40 states will participate in a project to evaluate state privacy and security laws and business policies that could hamper the electronic exchange of healthcare data.
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Source: Healthcare IT News, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Doctors' Prescriptions Go High-Tech
It is a big transition for most doctors to change from handwritten prescriptions to prescribing them electronically. However, many believe the Internet and wireless technology in the doctor's office is the wave of the future. ... Comments (0)
Source: WRAL.com, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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U.K. lacks support for health IT modernization
High costs, lack of personal consultation and a dearth of information overall is eroding support among doctors in the United Kingdom for the country’s health information technology modernization program -- the largest civilian program in the world, according to a recent survey.
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Source: Government Health IT, US
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Telemedicine, a new wave in patient care
Caring for sick relatives at home can be difficult but now one hospital is making it easier - with the help of a computer.
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Source: 7Online.com, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Survey: More Consumers Communicate with Health Plans Via Telephone Than IM
More adults have communicated with health plan customer service representatives over the phone than through online instant messaging, according to a survey by Forrester Research.
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Source: iHealth Beat, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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New Imaging Center Outsources I.T.
OKOmed Downtown Imaging, a medical imaging center opening next month in Houston, will outsource most of its information technology functions to Bluegate Corp., also in Houston. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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MHINT to link health providers; Patient data to be supplied by online system in Maine
In just another year or so, hospitals and doctor's offices in selected regions of Maine will be linked to a shared electronic bank of health care information, allowing them to access critical information about their patients and provide better care. By 2010, the online data bank will be available to virtually all health care providers in the state.
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Source: Bangor Daily News, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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St. Francis Buys a New Network
San Antonio-based AT&T Inc. will deploy a new information network for Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc., Mishawaka, Ind. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Physician Vendor Unveils Records App
Physician practice management software vendor SSIMED LLC has introduced its first electronic medical records software. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Indiana Hospital Picks GE for PACS
Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Ind., will implement a picture archiving and communications system from GE Healthcare, Waukesha, Wis. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Standard for portable health records is published
One of the largest standards-making organizations has published a continuity of care record standard (CCR), which will make it easier for health providers to exchange important information about patients’ health status. ... Comments (0)
Source: Government Health IT, US
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Vendor Boosts Nursing View
Hospital clinical software vendor CliniComp International Inc. has named Ann O'Neill, RNC, as vice president, quality assurance manager and chief nursing officer. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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Boulder Providers Launch a RHIO
A group of physicians, a 99-bed hospital and a health insurer have spearheaded formation of a regional health information organization to serve the Boulder region of Colorado. ... Comments (0)
Source: Health Data Management, US
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 by Obi Igbokwe - View more news posts by Obi Igbokwe
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