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- Study: RHIOs falling short on promise
A new study shows that of 145 RHIOs getting under way nationwide in recent years, only 20 are achieving modest success, while only 15 are operating well for patients. The lead researcher said the results pointed to a need to invest more heavily in the health information exchanges. Government Health IT magazine
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- Sage Software signs EHR deals with pediatric groups
Four pediatric practice groups in Idaho, Michigan and New Jersey have signed agreements with Sage Software Healthcare to use the Tampa, Fla.-based company's electronic health record system. A Sage executive said the Intergy EHR system is especially useful for pediatricians because of its immunization decision support, growth tracking, e-prescribing and newborn-registration features. Healthcare IT News
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- Collaborative offers programs to help P4P implementation
Bridges to Excellence is offering two programs to help health plans implement pay-for-performance initiatives and reduce administrative expenses. The BTE Inside Certification program focuses on the execution of BTE programs, and the Incentive and Reward Program Endorsement focuses on the types of data that plans can use to measure quality and develop their own reward program. Health Data Management
(12/11)
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- Tech industry leaders speak at last day of WHIT 3.0
Adam Bosworth, formerly of Google, delivered a critique of the U.S. health care system and urged physicians to participate in online communities during day three of the WHIT 3.0 Conference. AOL co-founder and Revolution Health CEO Steve Case made predictions on the health care system, including what the "killer app" is and will be in the future. Read reviews of day one and day two of the conference. World Health Care Blog
(12/11)
- Microsoft exec sees digital future for health care
The head of Microsoft Corp.'s health division sketched a future of health care that is dominated by tablet PCs, biometric feedback and real-time digital patient monitoring at a recent NIH symposium on emerging technologies. Patient data is the key to the e-health future, added a panelist from Google Health. Government Health IT magazine
(12/2007)
- Experts weigh in on Health 2.0 definition, future
Matthew Holt, organizer for the Health 2.0 User Generated Healthcare Conference, says Health 2.0 marks several shifts in health care: an increase in the amount of online health content, the ease of accessing that content, viewing medical care as an ongoing process, and increased communication among doctors, among doctors and patients, and among patients. Physician and Medsphere Systems Corp. co-founder Scott Shreeve says Health 2.0 "has everything to do with outcomes, quality and health care reform." Modern Healthcare (free registration)
(12/11)
- Joint development aims to improve patient med compliance
A joint effort between InforMedix Holdings and Consumer Health Information Corp. will focus on the development of programs to improve patient compliance in filling prescriptions and taking their medicines properly. The initiatives will use InforMedix' Med e-Phone system, which issues home or cell phone reminders to patients to take their medications at prescribed times and helps providers monitor adherence. Healthcare IT News
(12/11)
- Bristol-Myers to adopt EDS IT in $715M deal
Bristol-Myers Squibb has signed a $715 million agreement with EDS to implement an IT infrastructure to help the company lower costs, increase productivity and mitigate risk in its global operations. EMC, Oracle, Microsoft and SAP are among the EDS partners that also will supply services and products to Bristol-Myers through the deal. Healthcare IT News
(12/11)
- Baxa unveils drug-tracking system
Baxa Corp. has unveiled its MedBoard application, which uses bar-code technology and scanners to track drugs from their preparation in pharmacies to when they are dispensed to patients. The technology, which is intended for use within provider organizations, also gives information on order status and time-sensitive orders. Health Data Management
(12/10)
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- HHS unveils regulatory plans for health IT
Health IT proposals by the Department of Health and Human Services include an FDA rule that would mandate the electronic submission of clinical trial data and a rule that would mandate periodic revisions to the HIPAA transactions and code-set standards. Health Data Management
(12/10)
- ONCHIT official emphasizes importance of HIEs
The director of the Office of Interoperability and Standards at ONCHIT says the U.S. needs to pay more attention to the increasing value of HIEs, which he says outweighs the costs. ONCHIT plans to implement standards and policies for network services to allow data movement, and has committed to initial production levels of Nationwide Health Information Network services and products to encourage participation. Healthcare IT News
(12/12)
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