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Social/Behavioral Health Data Vital to EHRs
04-18-2014 | Electronic Health Records
Incorporating social and behavioral health data in EHRs can help improve care for patients and populations.
Big Winds Blow Provider into Future of Medical Imaging
04-15-2014 | Electronic Health Records
Installing Agfa HealthCare's integrated ICIS VNA allowed Ochsner Health System to consolidate medical images into one repository.
Successful Medication Reconciliation Hinges on Access to Patient's Medication History
04-9-2014 | Patient Safety
Health Care Systems, Inc. is leveraging an electronic medication history service to help provider organizations improve patient safety.
Healthcare IT News to present Business Intelligence Forum on April 16
04-8-2014 | Business Analytics
The event focuses on peer-to-peer education and sessions will demonstrate how business intelligence can improve care and reduce costs.
Industry Groups Plan to Provide Stamp of Approval to Practice Management Systems
04-4-2014 | Ambulatory Care
WEDI and EHNAC are preparing to launch a practice management system accreditation program.
Leveraging Smart Phone Apps to Help Patients
04-4-2014 | Mobile Health
Recent studies illustrate how smart phone apps can improve clinical care.
Learning from Healthcare Systems Around the Globe about Integrated Patient Records
04-3-2014 | Electronic Health Records
EMC suggests that U.S. healthcare organizations would do well to take a cue from European countries in leveraging integrated patient records.
More is Better When It Comes to Patient Information
03-28-2014 | Electronic Health Records
As electronic health records become more common, clinicians are finding that they need more complete information.
VMware’s Care System Analytics Solution Ensures Optimal IT Performance
03-25-2014 | Business Analytics
Not so long ago, many healthcare providers were struggling to figure out how to get up and running with IT systems that would enable them to provide better, more comprehensive care to their patients. Now, just as many want to be sure that the IT systems they chose are working as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Make the Most of Information Technology During an Era of Change
03-19-2014 | Health Information Exchange
Level 3 Communications’ upcoming webinar will outline network solutions that enable performance and agility in the face of inevitable HIT change.