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By Eric Wicklund | 10:28 am | July 14, 2011
The Cambridge, Mass.-based online physician network has introduced a platform that enables physicians to seek medical advice in real-time, through their smartphones, and includes the ability to download a photograph.
By Diana Manos | 11:53 am | July 13, 2011
The federal Pioneer Accountable Care Organization Model that was announced last May is asking too much of providers, too soon, according to Brian Yeaman, chief medical information officer of Oklahoma-based Normal Regional Health System.
By Molly Merrill | 10:07 am | July 12, 2011
As more clinicians begin using their personal mobile devices to aid patient care, hospitals must be prepared to manage them in order to ensure security and privacy, according to one expert.
By Mary Mosquera | 02:36 pm | July 11, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a proposed rule detailing how states can create and operate their health insurance marketplaces, where consumers and small businesses can compare and shop for health plans starting in 2014.
By Mary Mosquera | 02:18 pm | July 11, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a proposed rule that describes standards, structure and operations for setting up a health insurance exchange marketplace in 2014.
By Diana Manos | 11:22 am | July 11, 2011
One of the greatest boons on the journey toward achieving meaningful use is having physicians champion health IT, according to Greg Ator, MD, chief medical informatics officer for the University of Kansas Hospital.
By Molly Merrill | 10:44 am | July 11, 2011
Information technology will be an important focus for the state of Georgia and a leading driver of its economic recovery, said Governor Nathan Deal on Monday.
By Eric Wicklund | 10:13 am | July 11, 2011
A non-profit charged with managing Tennessee's telehealth network is shutting down amid an investigation that two former executives stole or misused more then $1 million in grant funding.
By Tom Sullivan | 05:31 pm | July 08, 2011
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra's imminent replacement will be undertaking, datacenter consolidation based on an ambitious blueprint that may or may not be desirable – or even achievable – by federal agencies charged with constructing the transformation.
By Mary Mosquera | 02:49 pm | July 08, 2011
Meaningful use incentive program has fueled expansion of HIEs, but physician adoption is crucial to their success, research firm says.