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Record privacy
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APRIL 30, 2010
Medical record privacy remains a concern for patients
Americans remain concerned about the privacy of their medical records, according to the results of a new study released by the California HealthCare Foundation. More...
EHR use associated with upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms
Physicians who practice at facilities at which electronic health record systems are used have a high prevalence of computer-associated upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms, according to research recently published in Archives of Internal Medicine. More...
Social networking spreads accurate and inaccurate information
Do you tweet? Do your patients? Social networking via Twitter and other means could be a way to disseminate correct information and improve behavior related to the use of antibiotics, but it also might lead to confusion or the sharing of inaccurate information, contend the authors of research recently published in the American Journal of Infection Control. More...
HIE hinges on regional health information organizations
Regional health information organizations must provide leadership and financial incentives if more comprehensive, community-wide use of health information exchange (HIE) is to occur, according to research recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. More...
CDC launches online tool related to preventive care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new online tool that highlights and compares national, regional, state, and local community data on the use of preventive services among adults aged 50 to 64 years in an effort to help healthcare professionals and others increase knowledge and use of preventive care services. More...

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Modern Medicine Blog
Intelligent EHR Help
New Technology, New Risks! Modern Imaging Techniques
Practice Fusion, Inc--An Innovative Web-Based EHR
Join the conversation at memag.com/blogs
Health Reform
The future of medical practice as seen by an activist in Minnesota
Considering the future of medicine from the trenches
Electronic health records becoming mandatory for recruitment
Groups urge electronic health records meaningful use changes
Internet
The Internet will lift all clinical boats
Internet helpful in management of chronic illness, study finds
FCC broadband plan includes recommendations for healthcare
E-prescribing now used by 25 percent of office-based prescribers
Telemedicine
Online patient portals improve work flow, handle multiple functions
Home telemonitoring benefits patients with diabetes
Remote monitoring helpful in decision-making for cardiac patients
ONC releases new white paper on patient consent

 
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