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By Mike Miliard | 11:24 am | July 26, 2010
A new study from Millennium Research Group (MRG), which specializes in market intelligence on medical technology, finds that the competitive landscape of the U.S. diagnostic imaging equipment servicing market is evolving as imaging facilities seek to cut costs.
By Mary Mosquera | 07:17 pm | July 23, 2010
Survey shows operational health information exchanges expanding to 73 from 57 last year, though "durable" business models are lagging.
By Bernie Monegain | 11:19 am | July 23, 2010
Physician adoption of smartphones is experiencing exponential growth, according to "Point of Care Communications for Physicians," a new study from Spyglass Consulting Group.
By Johnathan Warner | 11:05 am | July 23, 2010
On July 9th at Redwoord MedNet’s 4th Annual HIE Conference, the first publically stage multi-organization demonstration of Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) Direct standards and technologies took place.
By Bernie Monegain | 10:31 am | July 23, 2010
A total joint replacement registry based on carefully designed and integrated technology can enhance patient safety, quality of care, cost-effectiveness and research, according to a paper published online in "Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research," a journal of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.
By Diana Manos | 07:24 pm | July 22, 2010
For 90 percent of hospital executives - including CIOs and CEOs - achieving meaningful use of electronic health records is a top priority for 2010 and 2011, according to a survey from Falls Church, Va.-based consulting firm CSC.
By Diana Manos | 06:51 pm | July 22, 2010
Even when physicians have access to e-prescribing, many do not routinely use the technology, particularly the more advanced features the federal government is promoting with financial incentives, according to a new national study released Thursday by the Center for Studying Health System Change.
By Mary Mosquera | 05:41 pm | July 22, 2010
Health IT Policy Committee approves set of opt-in and opt-out models when factors trigger need for consent.
By Mike Miliard | 03:31 pm | July 22, 2010
GE Healthcare IT has announced the availability of its meaningful use-ready software release for Centricity Enterprise – the integrated cross-continuum clinical, financial and administrative software solution for hospitals.
By Kyle Hardy | 02:39 pm | July 22, 2010
Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Partnership (BHWP) has selected Health Portal, developed by Dotted Eyes, to help facilitate information sharing at every level of the Partnership organizations.