Report shows interoperable EHRs have major benefits on industry
HEALTHeLINK recently conducted a study that found EHR adoption has improved interoperability and resulted in financial benefits across the industry.
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5 steps to a hassle-free EHR implementation
Whether providers are implementing their EHR systems into a small practice or a large facility with hundreds of staff members, getting ready by taking note of these tips will make the transition from paper to electronic documentation easier.
BPC pushes Congress to improve interoperability
The Bipartisan Policy Center recently made recommendations to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee regarding ideas on how to advance modern medical innovations.
Leading organizations back potential EHR Incentive Program revisions
The Further Flexibility in HIT Reporting and Advancing Interoperability Act has recently been introduced as a way to make the EHR Incentive Programs easier to adhere to for providers.
New industry report encourages providers to prepare for EHR replacement
A large number of physicians have started to replace their older health IT systems with new electronic health records.
ONC releases its roadmap for the Health IT Safety Center
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has released its roadmap for the Health IT Safety Center.
ONC announces additions to its Health IT Certification Program
To ensure that EHR systems are as effective as they can be, the proper testing and certification of health IT is crucial to keeping adoption rates high and enhancing patient care across the health care continuum.
Industry considers integrating patient-reported outcomes into EHRs
Although patients are slowly getting more control over their health, experts are wondering if the industry should take this one step further and provide them with the ability to input patient-reported outcomes into EHR systems.
EHRs: How they’ve progressed and where they’re headed
Since EHRs were first created, they have come a long way, progressing from digital documentation tools to systems capable of coordinating care and improving patient outcomes.
4 tips for ICD-10 preparation
As the implementation date is only a few months away, providers should have started their preparations to ensure that they avoid any setbacks once Oct. 1 comes.
FDA announces program to improve interoperability between EHRs and EDCs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research recently announced that it will be using EHRs with electronic data capture, called EDC systems, in an effort to enhance clinical trials for new medications.
EHRs vital for enhanced clinical documentation
One of the most important aspects of care delivery that physicians must improve in order to achieve better care quality is clinical documentation.
CMS announces it won’t deny claims for first year of ICD-10 transition
New CMS guidance features a clause that states Medicare will not deny any claims due to minor ICD-10 mistakes for the first year after the implementation date.
Researchers create 5 use cases for enhanced EHR interoperability
Researchers recently established five use cases that clearly define the definition of EHR data interoperability.
New report shows EHR market set to continue growing
Despite the fact that so many providers have already implemented these innovative systems, the EHR market is expected to continue growing.
Using health IT to meet MU requirements enhances care
A recent study found that the meaningful use objectives enhance care for diabetes patients.
Study shows health information exchange reduces redundant testing
A new study looked into how health information exchange impacts the rates of radiology examinations and laboratory tests in emergency rooms.
New survey shows EHRs have made major advancements
A new survey performed by the NORC at the University of Chicago found that EHRs are drastically improving in several areas.