Information Technology - January 2014
EHR incentive program on track, according to survey
Nearly 80% of office-based physicians use some type of electronic health record system, an increase of 60 percentage points since 2001 and nearly double the percent in 2008
1/27/2014
Few physicians ready for Stage 2 'Meaningful Use' according to survey
One in eight has an electronic health record system capable of supporting most requirements for Stage 2 of the "meaningful use" program, according to government report
1/24/2014
Rural health IT adoption faces challenges
Support from the federal government and other organizations, are helping rural healthcare provides make progress with meaningful use
1/21/2014
Healthcare sector to test for cyber attack
The simulation will be the first time insurers, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the Health and Human Services Department will collaborate on a test
1/20/2014
Integrated systems can boost hospital safety
Web-based solutions allow facilities to access security systems from virtually any location connected to its network
1/17/2014
ACOs tech needs go beyond EHRs
Report says accountable care organizations need CPOE, admission/discharge/transfer, billing, practice management, enrollment and care management systems
1/15/2014
Some UK hospitals to replace bedside charts with iPads
The Oxford plan - to be rolled out with up to 500 tablets throughout 2014 is expected to save time and improve safety
1/10/2014
Patient room TVs an untapped resource
TVs can deliver condition-specific patient education, hospital marketing and informational content, and other customized hospital channels
1/9/2014
Mobile devices major source of germ transmission
Health and electronics experts advise wiping down mobile devices with a moist microfiber cloth at least daily for basic sanitation
1/8/2014
Waiting room environment and experience effects patient satisfaction
Study says free internet would lessen frustration without time waiting for appointment
1/3/2014