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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Army implementing ‘major’ upgrade to EMR system

The Army is upgrading its EMR system so wounded soldiers on the battlefield will have detailed permanent accounts of the scenario and treatment received. The new version of the Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4 system) is being fielded through April, according to an announcement.

Calif. legislators seek help for LGBT population through Meaningful Use

Meaningful Use could help reduce health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, according to California legislators.

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HIMSS14 speakers address mandates, innovation and more

HIMSS14 was a whirlwind of activity amid the relaxing setting of warm breezes and palm trees. The buzz was all about meeting the requirements of federal mandates, optimizing EHR systems and continuing to innovate to improve healthcare and reduce costs.

CVS MinuteClinic to Transition to EpicCare Electronic Medical Record

MinuteClinic, a division of CVS Caremark Corporation and the largest and fastest growing retail clinic provider in the United States, announced today that it will switch to the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) called EpicCare. MinuteClinic currently uses its own proprietary EMR.

EHRs have reached tipping point--now what?

Healthcare has reached the tipping point with more than half of eligible professionals and 80 percent of eligible hospitals having adopted EHRs. Now, the question is what needs to happen next for EHRs and their users to reach their full potential.

Black Book Names Allscripts Top HIE Vendor in User Satisfaction Survey

A survey conducted by research company Black Book Rankings has named Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) dbMotion population health management software as the top healthcare information exchange solution for 2013 in the ambulatory and provider-centric segment.

Greenway acquires patient engagement solution PeopleLYNK

Greenway Medical Technologies, a Ga.-based IT company, has acquired PeopleLYNK, a patient engagement solution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Global EHR market to top $22B by end of 2015

The global EHR market will reach $22.3 billion by the end of 2015, with the North American market accounting for $10.1 million or 47 percent.

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