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The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) set of standards, services and policies have been evolving through the years. In addition to funding statewide health information exchanges (HIEs), the federal government is touting connectivity using the NHIN.
Next to David Blumenthal, MD, head of the Office of the National Coordinator, John Halamka, MD, is arguably the most influential mover and shaker in health IT in the U.S. today.
National coordinator seeks public comment for upcoming discussion on personal health record privacy and security.
Plan calls to equip community and hospital-based clinics with e-record and practice management systems from eClinicalWorks.
Health IT Policy Committee panel aims to control proliferation of measures while broadening their usefulness.
The Medical Society of Delaware is making web-based tools available to its members to boost doctor-patient communication and is also providing free personal health records to all state residents.
IBM has created a new Federal Community Cloud designed to help government organizations, such as the Department of Health & Human Services, respond to technology requirements more quickly and at lower cost.
IDC Health Insights announced Tuesday the launch of a new research advisory service that examines the evolving connected health market. Officials said the service aims at helping organizations develop strategies to monetize telemedicine services.
The Health Resources and Services Administration has made available for free a mobile version of its "Find a Health Center" application for iPhones through iTunes. The online version of the health center locator can be accessed at HRSA's website.
Radiation delivery technology is becoming more effective at treating cancer, according to a new report from research firm KLAS.