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The electronic prescribing rate in upstate New York increased from 12 percent in 2009 to 17 percent in the first quarter of 2010, representing 3.6 million new and renewed prescriptions on an annual basis, according to a new report. The report suggests that this number will grow significantly as the result of the technology becoming more affordable, due in part to the government's incentives for health IT adoption.
IBM announced plans Thursday to enlist some of its leading scientists and technologists to help medical practitioners and payers provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
A new poll of 850 healthcare providers across the country shows most providers view certification of their electronic health record systems as critical, yet they remained uncertain of the requirements to qualify for government incentives.
Philips has announced the offering of new healthcare consulting services to help increase financial and clinical performance, providing comprehensive strategic and operational services to help hospitals maximize their investments in medical and information technology.
First industry reaction to reduced requirements in CMS final rule is broadly positive.
On his first day on the job as chief of the country's Medicare and Medicaid programs, Harvard Medical School Professor Donald Berwick, MD, touted the value of electronic health records. On Wednesday, House and Senate Republicans clamored for their leaders to summon Berwick to the Hill for hearings on his nomination.
While most vendors are satisfied with the provisions announced on Tuesday in the final rule for meaningful use, meeting certification requirements could prove demanding for some.
Healthcare CIOs received the final rule on meaningful use July 13 mostly with a sigh of relief. They felt their concerns had been taken into account, they said, and they especially appreciated the rule's greater flexibility.
Federal officials released the long-awaited final rule on meaningful use Tuesday, with Wednesday morning showing most major organizations still wading through the more than 800 pages of regulations for an in-depth reaction. Initial response seemed to be cautiously optimistic, but the American Hospital Association expressed concerns.
Payer launches mobile site after its research shows fully one-third of its members use mobile apps on a regular basis.