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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Specialist vendors taking larger share of EMR market

The $23 billion EMR market once was dominated by large health IT firms, but specialized EMRs are gaining ground, according to a report from Kalorama Information.

Impaired seniors falling behind peers regarding EHR access

A study of seniors finds that a digital divide could be developing between those who can access their records online and those who cannot.

eRx market predicted to reach $794M by 2017

The global electronic prescribing systems market is expected to hit $794 million by 2017, according to a report from market research firm MarketsandMarkets. The report analyzed and studied the market’s major drivers, restraints and opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and elsewhere throughout the world.

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MU relief on the way

The big news this week is, after months and months of providers calling for relief, the release of a new proposed rule designed to provide more flexibility in the use of certified EHR technology for Meaningful Use.

athenahealth and Henry Schein Medical Enter Into Strategic Agreement

WATERTOWN, Mass. and MELVILLE, N.Y., May 21, 2014-- athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN), a leading provider of cloud-based services for electronic health record (EHR), practice management, and care coordination, and Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. Medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced a strategic agreement. Together, the companies will help physicians operate highly-efficient, successful practices, as well as provide high-quality care through the delivery and use of athenahealth's athenaOne® suite of EHR, integrated revenue cycle management, and patient communication services. The two companies will jointly market these services to Henry Schein's customers.

Greenway Health Recognized by Black Book Rankings as a Top EHR Vendor

CARROLLTON, Ga.--Greenway Health™, a leading information solutions partner to healthcare providers nationwide, has received top recognition from Black Book’s 2014 Rankings – Ambulatory/Alternate Site EHR survey results. Greenway solutions have been acknowledged in the following categories: patient health data management and administrative processing, orthopedic/hand/spine surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and community health center/federally qualified health center/rural health clinic. In addition to a number of other Black Book rankings through the years, this marks the fourth straight year Greenway has received this award for thoracic surgery.

Cerner, Spacelabs Integrate to Create Better Connectivity

NOQUALMIE, Wash.--CareAware(R), Cerner’s connectivity platform, and Spacelabs established a new benchmark in open system architecture, to streamline the clinical workflow for monitored patients. CareAware solutions provide a comprehensive strategy for robust medical device integration, alarm management and mobile-enabled care team communication. Spacelabs XprezzNet is a highly efficient network interface that allows Spacelabs monitoring products to communicate with CareAware.

More than 1,100 products certified to 2014 Edition

More than 1,100 products are now on the federal government's list of those that meet some or all of the requirements for the 2014 Edition of Meaningful Use.

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