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Medical Economics InfoTech Bulletin
July 19, 2010
TOP SEARCHES: Meaningful Use // EHR // Medical apps
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Meaningful use
EHR certification
Incentive Web site
Online patient communication
Reform database
Key Topic Updates

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EHR �meaningful use� rules finalized
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on July 13 announced final rules for the �meaningful use� of an electronic health record. More...
ONC establishes temporary EHR certification program
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has established a temporary certification program through which it will authorize organizations to test and certify electronic health record technology. More...
CMS launches EHR incentive programs Web site
The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services has launched the Web site for its electronic health record incentive programs.More...
Studies examine online patient communication in healthcare
Two papers in the July issue of Health Affairs examine how email, cell phones, and other technology can affect the patient-provider relationship and health outcomes. More...
HHS Web site is database of public, private health insurance plans
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new Web site aimed at helping consumers access healthcare coverage. HealthCare.gov is the first central database of public and private health coverage options, according to the government. More...
Key Topic Updates
Modern Medicine Blog
Ideal practice update
Healthcare premiums, up 30%!
Real-time claims adjudication: the secret for timely payment
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E-prescribing
Use of e-prescription soars
DEA issues interim final rule on e-prescribing of controlled drugs
Use of bar-code technology drastically reduces medication errors
Largest insurer to offer Web visits

Electronic Health Records
Security of records top EHR concern for patients
HHS awards $83.9 million to aid in EHR adoption
Study allows patients to view physician notes
Staffing: How will new technologies affect your need for personnel?

Interoperability
National initiative will share health data to spur creation of new apps
Obstacles to clinical data use remain, healthcare providers say
Expanding medicine beyond physicians office walls
Health information exchanges to blossom in 12 to 18 months
 

 
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