New initiatives from Congress set to focus on personalized and precision medicine

The proposed regulations by Congress are likely to have a major impact on health IT.

President’s 2016 budget request has meaningful use in its sights

The Department of Health & Human Services has issued its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2016.

CAHs show difficulty with MU attestation

Over the years, electronic health records have proven their success to both health care providers and their patients.

New study set to test potential bone-loss therapy in space

The University of California, Los Angeles, recently received grant funding from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to perform a study on rodents after sending them to the International Space Station.

ONC announces 3 new health IT funding opportunities

Three new health IT funding opportunities were recently announced by The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

CMS announces new rulemaking that may lead to reduced MU requirements

In a recent post by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a new rule was announced that may ultimately lead to eased meaningful use requirements this year.

Care quality enhancements: How EHRs can help

The University of Missouri Health Care is the perfect example of how electronic health records have the potential to enhance a practice's care quality.

Participation in the 2015 incentive program expected to fall [Video]

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New study shows one way to detect onset of knee arthritis

A new study performed by the University of Leeds has identified one activity that could serve as a sign that someone is developing arthritis.

New study shows one way to detect onset of knee arthritis

A new study performed by the University of Leeds has identified one activity that could serve as a sign that someone is developing arthritis.

Coalition writes letter to ONC highlighting concerns and suggestions for EHR certification

Doctors have begun to express concern regarding meaningful use criteria for electronic health record certification. 

AAFP highlights concerns regarding ONC’s new interoperability plan

The AAFP recently sent a letter to National Coordinator Karen DeSalvo, M.D., highlighting its doubts and concerns regarding the goals that were announced as a part of the federal agency's new plan.

Majority of EHR investors not looking to take part in 2015 incentive program

A recent report from SERMO and Medical Practice Insider showed the results of a survey given to 2,000 physicians asking if they intended to attest for stage 2 meaningful use in 2015.

Potassium salts found to lower risk of osteoporosis

A new study performed by the University of Surrey in England found that potassium salts have the potential to drastically lower one's risk of developing osteoporosis. 

Meaningful use attestation update: The facts and figures

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has recently released a new update on the percentage of eligible hospitals that have had success at stage 2 meaningful use attestation.

FDA will focus on interoperability for medical devices in 2015

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the Federal Drug Administration has released a list of its goals for the coming year.

The Exscribe orthopedic advantage: Coding and compliance driven [Video]

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The Exscribe orthopedic advantage: Flexible technology [Video]

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