WoundExpert®, the leading software solution for wound management, has been certified as a Complete EHR by the Drummond Group, an ONC-ATCB approved testing entity. By meeting the 2011/2012 criteria, WoundExpert supports the Stage 1 Meaningful Use measures required for eligible providers to qualify for funding under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health [...]
Vieosoft Introduces First Comprehensive Healthcare Platform-as-a-Service for Capitation Cost Control and Accountability in Patient Care
May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vieosoft, provider of proven, end-to-end technology solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced a new platform that delivers all the technical underpinnings necessary for payers and providers to immediately coordinate, control, understand and improve care across disparate organizations and IT systems. By enabling critical insights into the nuances of patient care and provider delivery, Vieosoft’s platform [...]
Kansas Regional Extension Center Selects e-MDs as a Tier 1 EHR Vendor Partner
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
e-MDs, a leading provider of electronic health records (EHRs), announced they have been selected as an EHR vendor partner by the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. (KFMC). KFMC serves as the federally designated Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (HITREC) for the state of Kansas, and works with physicians to improve the quality of [...]
Dr. Blumenthal scheduled to be at the Interoperability Showcase at 12:15 Today
February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr. David Blumenthal, MD, MPP, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, United States Department of Health and Human Services, is scheduled to be at the HIMSS11 Interoperability Showcase at 12:15 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 22. While this is scheduled as an informal visit but he will be saying a few words to those in attendance. [...]
Finally – Someone has written an EHR for Dummies Book!
February 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you’re anything like me, and you’ve been in the technology business for any length of time you probably have a small library of “dummies” books as reference material. The publishers do a wonderful job of selecting expert authors and getting them to write in a style that is easy to read and to understand. [...]
ONC Selects Accenture to Help Achieve Healthcare IT Interoperability
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) awarded Accenture a two-year contract to help identify the standards and specifications that facilitate the exchange of data across the evolving healthcare system. “Those standards will pave the way for fully integrated, patient-centric healthcare that focuses on prevention and wellness.” Under the contract, Accenture [...]
CSC Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Image Solutions, Inc.
December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
CSC today announced it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Image Solutions, Inc., (ISI) a privately-held, global leader in regulatory submission management solutions and related implementation and outsourcing services for the Life Sciences sector. The anticipated acquisition will support the CSC Health Care strategic growth plan by expanding the company’s presence in the Life Sciences [...]
Health Information Access is Critical to Effective Patient Care, Success Under Reform
December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Current health reform efforts focus on reducing waste and aligning incentives, but just touch upon the critical science of care delivery, say Jim Adams and Kenneth A. Kleinberg, two lead researchers who joined The Advisory Board Company in June. Adams and Kleinberg believe that U.S. health care providers can significantly improve overall quality and reduce [...]
eMix Improves Clinical Care at Academic Medical Center in Virginia
November 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
eMix™, a business venture incubated by DR Systems, announced that its cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports is now being used at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (VCUMC) in Richmond, Va.VCUMC is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in central Virginia. Many of its [...]
HIMSS Introduces Free, Publicly Available State HIT Dashboard
September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The HIMSS State HIT Dashboard gives healthcare professionals, policy makers and stakeholders a snapshot of major health information technology initiatives underway across the Nation. HIMSS designed the dashboard as an easy and comprehensive online tool for timely access to credible and comprehensive information about relevant health IT programs and initiatives across the United States and its [...]
