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Communication problems and lack of knowledge are the most frequent causes of medication errors and adverse drug events in primary care practice offices, according to a study of a prototype Web-based medication error and adverse drug event reporting system.
There's little question that electronic health records reduce adverse drug events and improve quality of care. But that doesn't mean healthcare providers shouldn't be doing all they can to make sure they're as safe and as easy to use as possible, said National Coordinator for Health Information Technology David Blumenthal, MD.
The TriZetto Group has announced plans to enhance its care management and value-based solutions for health plan members and their providers through a strategic partnership with clinical analytics developer MEDai.
The 120 network hospitals and 30-plus physician groups participating in Blue Shield of California's claims transparency program continue to see shorter claims cycle times and fewer denials, resulting in significant savings.
In an investment expected to pay dividends as health reform becomes "the law of the land" and healthcare IT use grows, Aetna announced in December that it would spend $500 million to acquire Medicity, a Salt Lake City-based developer of health information exchange (HIE) technology.
Robust healthcare IT systems able to classify treatments based on an individual patient's profile are vital for payers to properly manage value-based benefits, according to Mark Fendrick, co-director of the Center for Value-Based Insurance Design.
eHealth, the parent company of eHealthInsurance, has launched a new business unit, eHealth Government Systems, which will focus on the technology solutions required for new government-run health insurance exchanges.
As if they weren’t preoccupied enough with electronic health records, meaningful use and interoperability, hospital IT staff must also contend with the upcoming switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding in October 2013.
Hiring in the information technology field – particularly in the healthcare industry – will see an increase in the first quarter, according to the Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report.
Following the November mid-term elections, experts say healthcare IT is so heavily favored by both parties that it will continue to have support from lawmakers.