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The top ten challenges that eligible professional practices must address to meet Stage 1 meaningful use criteria are outlined in a new report. Among them: the need for creating proper workflows to meet criteria, and the ability to "keep an eye on the future" to meet Stages 2 and 3.
The Social Security Administration named James Winn, executive counselor to the commissioner, as special advisor for health IT. He takes over the position from Jim Borland, who oversaw the agency's pioneering use of the Nationwide Health Information Network.
The Smart Card Alliance Healthcare Council is urging the use of two-factor authentication with smart card technology as a way to protect against medical identity theft.
SSA names James Winn special advisor for health IT; James Borland takes on disability systems modernization.
Two-year technology services contract extension signed after deal was made to save a call center from budget axe.
The National Cancer Institute plans to release a lightweight electronic health record designed to capture data specific to a cancer patient's office visit.
GEMMS, the developer of electronic medical record systems for cardiology practices, has announced that it will expand its operations, creating as many as 69 new jobs in greater Indianapolis by 2015. The EMR maker plans to invest up to $2.1 million to grow its headquarters and software development operations in Carmel.
Healthcare IT leaders are hailing President Obama's nomination of Donald Berwick, MD, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a signal of the administration's commitment to quality.
Pediatrician and policymaker has reputation as an innovator and leader in instituting evidence-based medical practices.
Reps. Kennedy and Murphy introduce bill to make behavioral health providers eligible for health IT incentives.