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A new imaging E-ordering coalition has launched a national initiative to promote healthcare information technology-enabled decision-support (e-Ordering) as a way to ensure that all patients receive the most medically appropriate diagnostic imaging test for their specific condition.
Efforts to include Community Behavioral Health Organiza-tions (CBHOs) in the Medicaid and Medicare incentive provisions under the HITECH Act are being ramped up, as advocacy groups race the clock, fighting for inclusion.
As Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) sees it, Massachusetts should serve as an e-prescribing model for the rest of the country.
The Premier healthcare alliance has singled out 23 hospitals as the top in the country for their commitment to high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Several of the criteria Premier used to gauge performance were achieved with the help of information technology.
A compilation of recent hires, promotions and moves in the healthcare information technology industry.
Conferences, exhibitors and other events for the months of July, August and September.
The average wait time for scheduling appointments for family and specialty practices is on the rise, according to a recent report by Merritt Hawkins and Associates.
Patient implants for Deep Brain stimulation tested;New Tablet PC meets medical equipment certification;Life-Support ventilator to improve quality of care; PACS architecture platform is put to the test; T-Systems updates Primary Care solution; Siemens’ PET-CT system receives FDA clearance; Carestream ships its new CASSETTE-SIZE DRX-1 system
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IBM is lending its considerable IT expertise to University of North Carolina Health Care to help speed the development of new treatments for diseases like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and cancer.