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By Bernie Monegain | 12:08 pm | June 12, 2009
After a successful pilot with the Massachusetts-based EMC Corp., the Center for Connected Health, part of Partners Healthcare system in Boston, is launching a new company to allow self-insured employers to help employees manage their own health.
By Kyle Hardy | 12:01 pm | June 12, 2009
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology has finished appointing the 265 members for its 19 all-volunteer work groups.
By Bernie Monegain | 11:15 am | June 12, 2009
President Barack Obama on Thursday turned the spotlight on healthcare IT leaders Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City and Geisinger Health in rural Philadelphia.
By Molly Merrill | 11:12 am | June 12, 2009
The majority of American adults look online for health information and most are accessing reviews and comments posted by fellow consumers, according to a new report.
By Eric Wicklund | 04:58 pm | June 11, 2009
Continuing its high-profile effort to push the adoption of electronic health records among physicians, Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions has announced yet another reseller agreement with a key distributor of IT products to practices.
By Molly Merrill | 11:25 am | June 11, 2009
The initial criteria for the definition of "meaningful use" of healthcare IT are expected by June 16.
By Bernie Monegain | 10:44 am | June 11, 2009
Medical records at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago are now fully electronic, allowing real-time communication and coordination of patient care across departments.
By Bernie Monegain | 09:32 am | June 11, 2009
Information technology underpins a new initiative aimed at boosting the care of people with diabetes.
By Bernie Monegain | 11:53 am | June 10, 2009
The Senate draft of the health reform bill released Tuesday provides no new funds for healthcare IT – but the strategies outlined for reimbursement, cost savings and improved care all depend on the generation and use of data.
By Patty Enrado | 11:05 am | June 10, 2009
Day 1 of the 5th HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo started out strong with attendees clamoring for healthcare IT information in the education sessions, exhibit hall and lounges. Participants were especially looking for more details on the federal stimulus funds.