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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Omnibus bill holds ONC budget steady, addresses information sharing

The Omnibus Appropriations bill keeps funding for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT at the same level as last fiscal year and addresses information sharing problems.

Study: VHA missing opportunities to reach some patients

The Veterans Health Administration is missing opportunities to utilize its EHR to reach patients with specific medical conditions that require intensive treatment and self-management, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

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AHRQ solicits comments on pediatric EHR core functions

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is requesting feedback on a draft technical brief on core functions of pediatric EHRs.

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From implementation to interoperation

Interoperability has been the buzz term for the past couple months as the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT focuses on publishing its interoperability roadmap and other groups discuss the best way to achieve seamless information exchange.

Platform offers patient-reported outcomes at point of care for cancer providers

Flatiron Health and Vector Oncology are offering an EMR platform that enables oncology providers to gather and view patient-reported symptoms at the point of care.

Survey shows increasing EHR acceptance among consumers

The number of consumers who embrace EHRs is growing with 86 percent of patients with online access to their health records using their online records at least once, according to a study conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families.

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CMS reports rising Stage 2 attestations; CHIME says it’s not enough

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has paid out $16.6 billion in EHR incentive monies since the program’s inception, according to an agency official reporting the latest numbers during the Dec. 9 Health IT Policy Committee.

The International Rescue Committee Expands Fight against Ebola; Pioneers Ebola Care with Robust Electronic Medical Records

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2014-- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today announced that it is testing and plans to deploy electronic medical records in the fight against Ebola.

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