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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NoteSwift Expands Partnership in Allscripts Developer Program

Boston, MA, October 15, 2014 -- NoteSwift Inc. announced today the availability of NoteSwift™ for Allscripts TouchWorks® EHR. NoteSwift is the bridge between the EHR and Dragon Medical and interprets speech either as commands that a clinician can use to navigate the TouchWorks Note module, or as content to be inserted into the patient note.

AMA releases blueprint for MU program

As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT gear up to release the proposed rule for Meaningful Use Stage 3, the American Medical Association released a blueprint with recommendations to improve EHR functionality for physicians and improve care for patients.

Allscripts FollowMyHealth Achieve now generally available; leverages consumer devices for better population health management

CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2014-- Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) has announced the market launch and general availability of Allscripts FollowMyHealth™ Achieve, a consumer-friendly, patient engagement innovation intended to mobilize and empower patients as active partners in the management of their care.

The Asian Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Market Estimated to Grow to $2,328.0 million by 2018 - New Report by MicroMarket Monitor

October 11, 2014 -- The Asian Electronic Medical Record (EMR) market report defines and segments the concerned market in Asian with analysis and forecast of revenue. The electronic medical record market in the Asian region is estimated to grow to $2,328.0 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2013 to 2018.

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Oschner is first system to link its EHR with Apple HealthKit

Ochsner Health System, based in New Orleans, has successfully integrated its Epic EHR with Apple HealthKit. Ochsner was one of three health systems tapped to beta-test the iOS8-integrated application.

Public comment sought on EHR cert. final rule test procedures

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is soliciting public comment on draft test procedures associated with the 2014 Edition Release 2 Certification Criteria final rule. 

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CMS reopens submission period for hardship exception applications

Eligible professionals and eligible hospitals are getting another opportunity to apply for a hardship exception.

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Take a more disciplined approach to QI efforts for better results

CHICAGO—Quality improvement efforts should “practice what they preach” by following processes similar to those designed to improve workflow and patient care, said George Hripcsak, MD, MS, director of medical informatics services at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia, speaking at the 2014 Healthcare Leadership Forum.

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