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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Poll: Less than 10% of Americans have EMRs

Less than one in 10 U.S. adults now have EMRs or use email to contact their doctors, according to a Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.

ONC issues final rule for EHR certification program

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) today issued a final rule to establish a temporary certification program for EHR technology, which establishes processes that organizations will need to follow in order to be authorized by the National Coordinator to test and certify EHR technology.

CCHIT names oncology, women's health workgroups

The Certification Commission for Healthcare IT (CCHIT) has selected two new, all-volunteer work group panels to develop criteria for EHRs in womens health and in oncology, the latest domains to be added to CCHITs independently developed certification programs. The Chicago-based organization also announced new certification programs for Behavioral Health, Dermatology and Long-Term and Post-Acute Care.

New leadership at HIMSS EHR Association

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) EHR Association has elected Carl Dvorak as its new chairman and Charles Jarvis as its new vice chair, along with executive committee election results based on voting by the full membership during May and June.

Denver provider to hire 200 specialists in IT overhaul

Catholic Health Initiatives, a Denver-based nonprofit healthcare system, will hire more than 200 specialists across the country as part of a $1.5 billion program to enhance clinical IT across its network of 72 hospitals in 18 states.

KLAS: Toshiba stands out on annual medical equipment rankings

According to the 2010 Top 20 Medical Equipment Best in KLAS Awards, Toshiba America Medical Systems continues to stand out in terms of service and support for its customers, holding on to its number one medical equipment vendor ranking for the third consecutive year and holding the ranking in five different categories, Ben Brown, general manager of medical equipment and imaging informatics at KLAS, said in an interview.

Acuo to manage image data in Pennsylvania, Canada

Medical image management provider Acuo Technologies has inked vendor neutral archiving contracts with Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System of Pittsburgh and Medical Imaging Consultants of Edmonton, Alberta.

Spring Medical, TEKfleet to provide EHR support for practices

Health IT company Spring Medical Systems has entered into an agreement with TEKfleet, an organization of independent computer consultants, to offer support for EHR systems for small to midsize medical practices.

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