Monthly Archives: May 2011

$75 Million Paid in Medicare EHR Incentive Money (Requires Meaningful Use)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by John

#CMS announces $75 mill in #Medicare #MeaningfulUse Incentives collected by #healthcare providers http://bit.ly/kWtmQ6 #MU #EHR #HealthIT May 31, 2011 8:24 am via TweetDeckReplyRetweetFavorite @GreenwayMedical Greenway Medical Interesting to hear the $75 million number. Certainly it’s still early in the year, … Continue reading →

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Crazy EMR functions as selling points

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dr. Michael West

When are you asking for too much nonsense in an EMR system?  Are you being fed a load of jellybeans by an EMR vendor about what theirs can do? An Ob/Gyn’s practice manager recently called to speak with Ken, my … Continue reading →

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EMRdoc Achieves Modular Certification for Meaningful Use

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David

OMAHA  – EPOWERdoc’s EMRdoc has received the federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Modular Certification. The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery … Continue reading →

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‘Watson’ Analytics to Being Used to Increase Smartphone, EHR capabilities

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David

I for one thought it was really cool that they developed a computer system that could outperform people on Jeopardy.  I am not ready to have my own robot at home, though that would reduce the housework I would have … Continue reading →

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IMS Synchronization with Meditab’s Patient Portal

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David

In Meditab’s IMS and Patient Portal Synchronization video they discuss taking your office to your patients and automating your practice with a portal that is truly synchronized with your EMR/EHR.     Watch the video here.

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Multi-Dimensional iPad® Solution Extends Unbound Medicine Platform – Delivers Content, Communications, and Community to Mobile Health Professionals

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David

Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the extension of the Unbound™ Platform with multi-dimensional capabilities for Apple’s iPad®. This latest platform enhancement delivers in one application instant lookup of trusted content, powerful content personalization, … Continue reading →

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Screenshots from the Medscribbler Handwriting EMR Clinical Processor

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David

From their website: Medscribbler is the newest advance in creating an electronic medical record. Called a clinical processor, Medscribbler moves beyond “documentation by exception” to allowing documentation by findings. This revolutionary advance dramatically reduces provider costs as measured against legacy … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day, or, for some docs, Call Day

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Neil Versel

I hope everyone in the U.S. is having a great Memorial Day holiday. After two months of seemingly endless rain and unseasonable chill, it’s gorgeous here today along the shore of Lake Michigan, so I won’t be here long. I … Continue reading →

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Four Finalists Announced for HIMSS Ambulatory Care Davies Award

Posted on May 30, 2011 by David

HIMSS has honored 21 ambulatory care practices or clinics since introducing this Davies Award category in 2003 Rather than wait to make an appointment or learn lab results, today’s patients can go online to complete either of these tasks. Physicians … Continue reading →

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Sunrise EPSi from Allscripts Saving Money

Posted on May 30, 2011 by David

Using Sunrise EPSi from Allscripts, Huntsville Hospital System was able to improve their operating budget and funnel earnings back into patient care — as an example they purchased 800 new beds last year.     Watch the video here.

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