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Report: Physician Use of Tablets Has Nearly Doubled Since 2011
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 03:00A new report by Manhattan Research finds that the percentage of surveyed physicians using tablet computers has nearly doubled from about 35% in 2011 to about 62% in 2012. Of the surveyed doctors who are using tablets, 81% said they use Apple’s iPad and about 50% said they have used their tablet device at the point of care, according to the report. Becker’s Hospital Review et al.
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App Improves Diabetes Management Among Teenagers, Study Finds
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 03:00A study finds that a mobile application helped boost the frequency of glucose monitoring among teenagers with diabetes. The teens earned points each time they measured their glucose levels, and the points could be redeemed for iTunes rewards. FierceMobileHealthcare, CMIO.
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VA Outlines Privacy, Security Policies for Lifetime EHR System
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 03:00The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a plan to ensure the privacy and security of data in its Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record program. The plan recommends various policies, such as regulating data access with security software. Government Health IT et al.
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EHR Use Not Linked to Improved Diabetes Care Quality, Study Finds
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 03:00An Annals of Family Medicine study finds no correlation between physicians’ use of electronic health record systems and improved adherence to clinical guidelines for diabetes care. The study offers recommendations for improving the effective use of EHR systems. Modern Healthcare.
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Article Raises Questions About Future of State Health Data Exchanges
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 03:00A Journal of the American Health Information Management Association article questions whether state-level health data exchanges will become obsolete over the next few years as more private organizations claim a share of the health information exchange market. CMIO.
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AMA Calls for Further Delay to ICD-10 Compliance Deadline
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 03:00The American Medical Association recently submitted comments asking CMS to delay the ICD-10 compliance deadline by two years — to Oct. 1, 2015 — instead of finalizing the recently proposed one-year delay. AMA said that if stakeholders cannot reach a consensus on ICD-10 during the two-year extension, “then the move to ICD-10 should be postponed indefinitely.” Modern Healthcare.
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Researchers Examining Use of Mobile Tools for Improving Global Health
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 03:00According to researchers, mobile technology could help improve access to health care for people living in remote regions of developing countries. However, they note that certain barriers are hindering the widespread implementation of mobile health initiatives. New York Times.
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GAO Seeks Nominations for Candidates To Serve on Health IT Policy Panel
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 03:00The Government Accountability Office is accepting nominations for an individual to serve as a patient or consumer advocate on the federal Health IT Policy Committee, which advises the HHS secretary. Nominations are due May 25. Modern Healthcare, Health Data Management.
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EHR Tool Could Help Reduce Unnecessary CT Scans, Study Finds
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 03:00A new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania finds that an accountability tool embedded in an electronic health record system could reduce unnecessary CT scans among emergency department patients with abdominal pain. United Press International, CMIO.
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Bill Would Block Grants for Using Telehealth To Prescribe Abortion Drug
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 03:00Rep. Steve King has introduced a bill that would prohibit federal telehealth grants from going to health care providers who use videoconferencing tools to prescribe the abortion medication mifepristone. The bill has 47 co-sponsors. The Hill‘s “Floor Action Blog,” CQ HealthBeat.
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ONC Must Go Further To Achieve Flexibility in its 2014 Edition
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 03:00The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s proposed rule outlining standards and criteria for the certification of EHRs under the meaningful use program is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough in creating true flexibility.
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ONC Seeks Input on Governance Structure for NwHIN Exchange
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 03:00The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is seeking comments from stakeholders on the establishment of a governance mechanism for the Nationwide Health Information Network. The governance structure would include rules on technical, business practice, privacy and security requirements to establish a common trust framework for the exchange. Health Data Management.
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Health IT Business News Roundup for the Week of May 11, 2012
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 03:00NIH has awarded Booz Allen Hamilton a five-year, $2.5 million task order to provide health data privacy and compliance services. The New York City Health Department is partnering with Dossia to offer personal health record tools to the members of five Brooklyn churches.
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Telemonitoring Helps Patients Control Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 03:00A study presented at an American Heart Association meeting shows that patients who receive telemonitoring and blood pressure management support from a pharmacist are more likely to lower their blood pressure than those who do not receive the support. Healthcare IT News.
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Report Sees Growth, Challenges in Health Data Exchange Market
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 03:00A new Chilmark Research report notes that the proposed rule for Stage 2 of the meaningful use program and payment changes are driving growth in the health information exchange market. However, challenges to more robust HIE remain. Healthcare IT News, FierceHealthIT.
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Utah Database Includes Disciplinary Records on Licensed Physicians
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 03:00An upgraded database developed by the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing offers information on disciplinary orders against licensed health professionals, including explanations and copies of the disciplinary actions. Government Technology.
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Groups Offer Input on Proposed Delay for ICD-10 Compliance
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 03:00The American Health Information Management Association recently announced that it opposes delaying the ICD-10 compliance deadline but that if such a delay is inevitable, it should be limited to one year. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives said HHS’ proposed one-year delay is an appropriate “middle ground.” Healthcare IT News, Health Data Management.
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ONC Unveils Interactive Dashboard on Grants, Health IT Activities
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 03:00The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has launched a new Health IT Dashboard, which offers data on grant programs and other health IT activities. The dashboard includes more than 150 maps showing ONC data at different regional levels. NextGov et al.
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New Final Rules Update Technical Standards for E-Prescribing Program
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 03:00Today, CMS issued two final rules designed to ease regulatory burdens on health care providers. One of the rules includes a provision stating that CMS has retired older versions of technical standards for the Medicare electronic prescribing program. Modern Healthcare et al.
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Calif. REC Helping More Than 7,700 Health Care Providers Adopt EHRs
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 03:00The California Health Information Partnership and Services Organization has signed up more than 7,700 health care providers seeking to adopt electronic health records. It says members have earned more than $65 million in federal incentive payments. Healthcare IT News et al.
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Making Sense of Meaningful Use
- Report: Physician Use of Tablets Has Nearly Doubled Since 2011
- App Improves Diabetes Management Among Teenagers, Study Finds
- VA Outlines Privacy, Security Policies for Lifetime EHR System
- EHR Use Not Linked to Improved Diabetes Care Quality, Study Finds
- Article Raises Questions About Future of State Health Data Exchanges
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ASA News
- Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Physician Supervision Patient Safety Standard Remains Unchanged
- CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill: Enhanced Notification Requirement Includes Manufacturers of Drugs Used by Anesthesiologists
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- Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation: Anesthesia Physician Supervision Patient Safety Standard Remains Unchanged
- CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules; Notes ASA Objections
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill: Enhanced Notification Requirement Includes Manufacturers of Drugs Used by Anesthesiologists
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OIG Criminal & Civil Enforcement
- Two Miami-Area Residents Plead Guilty in $25 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
- Boston Scientific Subsidiary Guidant Pays U.S. $9.25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
- Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement With Podiatrist To Pay $800,000 For Submitting False Medicare Claims
- Ten Miami-Area Residents Plead Guilty in $25 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
- Owner of Miami-Area Mental Health Company Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $205 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
