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MEDITECH and NHA Discuss EHR Value and Sustainability
Chris Policano, MEDITECH Regional Sales Director, and John Haffty, President of NHA, recently sat down to discuss EHR value and sustainability. In the “MEDITECH Thought Leader Podcast Series” interview, Chris and John discuss a variety of topics including cost discrepancies between the major EHR vendors. As John points out, paying more for an EHR does …
Study finds advanced EHRs can reduce adverse events
Patients with fully electronic health records experienced fewer adverse events such as hospital-acquired infections, according to a study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and published in the Journal of Patient Safety.
Analytics market struggles with value-based care, EHRs make inroads, study finds
Analytics functionality has improved measurably in recent years, according to Chilmark Research, but workflow integration remains a key hurdle.
Study shows patients prefer iPads to doctors when discussing surgery
Often patients undergo procedures without real informed consent being achieved due to technical language, jargon and time pressure, with up to half of patients finding it difficult to understand what their doctor tells them. Now a group of Australian doctors has prepared patients for surgery using iPads, and found that patients' understanding was much better than after a face-to-face consultation.
Should Clinical Research Options Be Integrated Into Every EHR?
One of the amazing things of the internet and technology is the democratization of information. I recently heard that it’s not that the world is getting worse, but that our information is get…
What Software Will Replace EHR?
I’m usually a very grounded and practical person. I’m all about dealing with the practical realities that we all face. However, every once in a while I like to sit back and think about …
Is Meaningful Use working and what can innovators do to help with EHR adoption?
Earlier this year NueMD created a nice looking Meaningful Use Infographic — asking the question whether MU was helping or hurting EHR Adoption. I loved the summary but I wanted to dig in a little further so I asked Dr. William Rusnak, a resident physician… Read More
3 Key Tips for Ensuring a Smooth EHR Replacement Process
A smooth EHR replacement process is not always guaranteed, and organizations will need to make well-informed decisions throughout the entire implementation process. Each healthcare organization is different, and will have varying requirements when it comes to EHR selection. But considering the needs of physician and nurses, finding an EHR system to...
Guide to Selecting an EHR for Population Health Management
A guide to selecting a powerful EHR for population health management with a high level of interoperability for improved outcomes.
What if an EHR system was so easy to use, it made your life better?
With Eyefinity EHR you can... Do More. Get More. Make More.
How to Calculate and Achieve EHR ROI
Will EHRs actually pay off and bring a return on investment (ROI)? Some physicians fear that even after enduring a costly and difficult implementation, their practices simply won’t be able to absorb t
6 Reasons Why Adopting an EHR Will Increase Practice Efficiency
Six considerations for practices researching EHRs to improve efficiency and patient care
3 big trends for the EHR cloud
Although cloud computing offers significant advantages to healthcare organizations, security of patient information, interoperability and compliance with government regulations are some factors that are slowing down the market, according to a recent report. But experts say it's these very factors that are also driving many providers to the cloud.
How did EHR designers get control of health care?
The electronic record should be there to help us get it right, not the other way around.
Preventing EHR lava pits: what healthcare can learn from the gaming industry
Healthcare can learn a lot from the finance and retail sectors, but there is another industry that hasn't been mentioned where healthcare, particularly electronic health record systems, can take some notes: the gaming industry.
Why Healthcare Providers Aren't Happy With EHR Systems
The U.S. government is giving the healthcare industry billions of dollars in incentives to use electronic health records. Most organizations have EHR software in place, but as many as 35 percent wish they could switch systems. Are EHR vendors to blame, or are deeper forces at work?
6 Common EHR Implementation Challenges and How to Avoid Them
The adoption of EHRs in physician practices is definitely on the rise thanks to Meaningful Use incentives. According to the data from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), office-based provide
Criteria for meaningful use of EHR
To achieve meaningful use of EHR and qualify for incentives under ARRA, specific criteria must be met. This tip lists the steps and how providers must meet them.
Why EHR Integration is Crucial for Digital Health Innovation
Last year digital health funding reached $5.8 billion, leaving no question that the potential is aplenty for ambitious health-tech innovators. Still, it takes more than seed funding to bear fruit in this market. While innovating in digital health may truly be something, integrating in digital hea...
How to Reduce the Safety Risks of EHRs
Doctors: Don't just rely on technology. It is vital that you have processes in place for auditing, backing up, and cross-checking data in your electronic hea...
Study: EHRs underutilized by preventionists
Clinical informatics systems hold promise for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections, but such tools are currently underutilized by hospital infection preventionists, according to a study.
