EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available. 

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Beyond Alerts: Linking CDS to Evidence-Based Medicine

Connecting clinical decision support (CDS) to evidence-based medicine can mean assembling or linking to knowledge bases, having reliable access to the latest research and practice-based evidence, and figuring out who pays and how. And those decision support systems better be workflow-sensitive. But organizations that take the CDS-evidence-based medicine plunge have a lot to gain, as do their patients.

CCHIT launches specialized EHR certification programs

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) has launched new certification programs for EHRs in behavioral health, both as an optional addition to ambulatory EHR certification and as a stand-alone behavioral health EHR used in other outpatient settings.

CCHIT applies for ONC certification, accreditation status

The Certification Commission for Health IT (CCHIT) submitted an application to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) to become an authorized testing and certification body last week.

Survey: 85% of providers in process of EHR implementation

EHR implementations are the top priority among healthcare IT professionals, with 85 percent indicating that they are either in the midst of an EHR project or plan to start one within the next 18 months, based on a survey from Embarcadero Technologies.

Canadian rad service installs Intelerad's mammo technology

Insight Medical Imaging in Edmonton, Alberta, is now utilizing IntelePACS breast imaging system from Intelerad Medical systems for screening and diagnostic mammography studies.

FDA clears Fujfilm's flat-panel cassette dector

The FDA has issued 510(k) clearance to Fujifilm Medical Systems for its FDR D-EVO, a flat-panel cassette detector.

CMIOs give meaningful use mixed reviews (Part Two in Two-Part Series)

In Part 1 of our closer look at the final rules for meaningful use and EHR certification standards, CMIOs Jeff Byers spoke with David Blumenthal, MD, chair of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. In Part 2, CMIOs weigh in with mixed reviews.

Blumenthal exclusive: Meaningful use is one-time offer (Part One of Two-Part Series)

As everyone gets a closer look at the final rule for meaningful use and EHR certification requirements, CMIO spoke with David Blumenthal, MD, chair of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), and with CMIOs who will be charged with making it happen. In Part One of our two-part series, CMIOs Jeff Byers spoke with Blumenthal about some of the ramifications of the final rule, and what's expected for Stage 2 and beyond.

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