Webinar: Creating a Meaningful Use Action PlanThe government's incentive payment program for electronic health records (EHRs) began January 1, 2011 and it pays — in bonus dollars — to develop a comprehensive plan to achieve meaningful use. During this webinar we will discuss a five-step action plan to participate in the government's incentive payment program and answer your questions live. When: Thursday, February 10thNoon – 1:00 pm ETWebinar moderator:This webinar will be
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Fred Pennic
Fred Pennic is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of HIT Consultant. Fred is a seasoned health IT strategist with fourteen years of experience in providing advisory services to executive leadership at hospitals and health systems. Some of his previous clients include Mayo Clinic, Stanford Hospital and Health Clinics, Northwell Health, Trinity Health.
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Career Spotlight
It sounds too good to be true. One highly touted job seeker was hit with a perfect financial services storm: job offers from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase and Blackrock — all at the same time.This was the situation facing one client of career coach Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, a partner at SixFigureStart and former head of staffing for Merrill Lynch Asset Management.Is it an embarrassment of riches to be presented with such wonderful opportunities in the wake of a global financial crisis?
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Idaho Health Data Exchange Video Interview
Watch LaDonna Larson, Executive Director of the Idaho Health Data Exchange, discuss their efforts as the state designated entity to create a statewide health information exchange.
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Great Overview of Obtaining Meaningful Use Stimulus Payments
John D. Halamka MD from the "Life as a Healthcare CIO" blog recently posted an easy comprehensive overview of the steps needed in order to obtain meaningful use stimulus payments. I think this is a great overview to share with those who are still unsure of of the process. Click HERE to view John's overview of obtaining meaningful use payments.
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Mobile Application Spotlight: Physician Praise for Care360 HD for the iPad
Physicians are going mobile with Care360™ HD For the iPad. Praise is in for the Care360 native iPad app's intuitive interface, navigation ease, and support of patient engagement. Care360™ HD reinterprets the highly acclaimed iPhone app for the iPad. Physicians, now you can take your office wherever you go. Log onto your virtual desk to view and take action on lab results, prescription requests and, view all of your patient charts. Care360 HD reinterprets the highly acclaimed iPhone app for
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EHR Vendor Viability: Rapid Market Evolution is Leaving Some Vendors Behind
Electronic health record (EHR) software vendors aren’t churning out profits like you might expect. You’d think that the Federal subsidies for EHR implementation would create a rising tide that lifted all boats in the EHR software industry. In reality, some vendors are about to capsize.Based on data points I’ve observed in the market over the past few months, I think some vendors are facing a cash flow crunch. They’re thrilled to have the wind at their backs for once, but the pace is
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Career Spotlight: Know Your Audience
The starting point for all communication is becoming aware of the intended audience and approaching them on an appropriate level. So many times, people get themselves into difficult situations because they did not consider the audience’s reaction to the message. Anyone could make a list of controversies that started as the result of an insensitive remark or one that was not well thought out. In addition to considering what the message says, as a writer (and speaker) you need to consider how the
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Allscripts Remote Android EMR Video
Allscripts Remote Android EMR , a video shows the initial screens of the electronic medical records (EMR) or electronic health records (EHR) program, Allscripts Remote, for the Android phone.
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Mobile Application Spotlight: Nimble Interactive EMR for the iPad
Nimble from ClearPractice is a comprehensive EMR built specifically for the iPad. Nimble is a native iPad application that takes full advantage of the iPad's user-friendly interface. For the busy physician, this means: You get all the tools and information you need to deliver optimal patient care on one application on one device in a secure, web-based, HIPAA-compliant environment.
You can do more than just view information—Nimble allows you to act on it in real time with blazing fast
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Health Information Exchange Spotlight Organization-HealthBridge
Through the eHealth Initiative 2010 National Survey on Health Information Exchange, 18 health information exchange initiatives were identified as being sustainable. These initiatives are operational, are not dependant on federal funding, and have broken even through operational revenue. Watch representatives from four of these exceptional initiatives explain their success, their challenges, and what they expect to encounter on the road ahead.
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