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NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Survey: EHR use in U.S., Canada lags other countries
Doctors in the United States and Canada lag behind other countries in the use of electronic health records, according to responses of 10,000 physicians in 11 countries queried for the 2009 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey. More...
Google unveils flu vaccine finder site
Google has launched a Web site, www.google.com/flushot, to help people locate the locations nearest to them at which H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines are available. More...
Physician smartphone adoption rate to reach 81% in 2012
Physician smartphone adoption rates will experience significant growth over the next few years, according to the latest physician report from Manhattan Research. More...
USDA awards $35 million for telemedicine projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program has announced the funding of 111 projects in 35 states via $34.9 million in grants designed to expand access to health care services and increase educational opportunities in rural areas via telecommunications, computer networks, and other resources. More...
Healthcare industry unprepared for data breach, survey says
Companies that work with healthcare organizations and handle private patient information via services are largely unprepared to meet the new data breach-related obligations included in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. More...

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Key Topic Updates  
Modern Medicine Blog
Stimulus money: Get the facts
Dysfunctional Reimbursement: A Case Study
Don’t Be Afraid to Refer Patients
Join the conversation at memag.com/blogs
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
AAFP division announces EHR selection program
Contract should ensure EHR compliance
EHR shopping: Tips to help you find the best system for your practice
Survey finds EHR adoption behind at hospitals treating the poor
Internet
AMA launches flu website for physicians, patients
New website offers individualized care plans
Cyber reality: Online forums can compromise a physician's reputation
Locum tenens physicians find assignments online
Health Information Technology
Be prepared to join Medicare's e-prescribing plan
New HIPAA requirements target unsecured protected health information
Rhode Island uses e-prescribing data to track flu cases
GE Healthcare launches connectivity business unit

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