Health IT infrastructure
Health IT infrastructure comprises the hardware, software and networking components responsible for health data storage, retrieval and exchange. Understand why a comprehensive infrastructure of servers, cloud storage, EHR systems and interoperability applications is essential for secure, efficient data management and communication among healthcare providers.
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13 Aug 2024
Top considerations when selecting an EHR vendor
Key considerations for selecting an EHR vendor include assessing practice needs, conducting a thorough market scan and evaluating the total cost of ownership. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2024
History and evolution of machine learning: A timeline
Machine learning's legacy dates from the early beginnings of neural networks to recent advancements in generative AI that democratize new and controversial ways to create content. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2024
Top considerations when selecting an EHR vendor
Key considerations for selecting an EHR vendor include assessing practice needs, conducting a thorough market scan and evaluating the total cost of ownership. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2024
healthcare CIO (healthcare chief information officer)
A healthcare CIO (healthcare chief information officer) is an executive at a healthcare organization that oversees the operation of the information technology department and consults with other C-level personnel on technology-related needs and purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2024
national provider identifier (NPI)
A national provider identifier (NPI) is a unique ten-digit identification number required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for covered healthcare providers in the United States. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2024
History and evolution of machine learning: A timeline
Machine learning's legacy dates from the early beginnings of neural networks to recent advancements in generative AI that democratize new and controversial ways to create content. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2024
clinical documentation
Clinical documentation (CD) is the creation of a digital or analog record detailing a medical treatment, medical trial or clinical test. Continue Reading
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28 May 2024
telepresence robot
A telepresence robot is a robotic device that enables a user to maintain a virtual presence in a remote location. Continue Reading
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13 May 2024
genomics
Genomics is the study of an organism's entire genome, including all its genes and how those genes interact with each other and their environment. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2024
laboratory information system (LIS)
A laboratory information system (LIS) is computer software that processes, stores and manages data from patient medical processes and tests. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2024
Top rural health IT challenges for healthcare organizations
With constrained budgets, hospitals are tackling rural health IT hurdles through cloud-based EHRs, workforce training, grants and free cybersecurity resources. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2024
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set that enables physicians and other healthcare providers to describe and report the medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services they perform to government and private payers, researchers and other interested parties. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2024
point of care (POC) testing
Point of care testing (POC testing or POCT) is medical testing performed with the patient, outside of a laboratory setting. POC testing is also known as bedside testing, near-patient testing, remote testing, mobile testing and rapid diagnostics. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2024
revenue cycle management (RCM)
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the financial process, utilizing medical billing software, that healthcare facilities use to track patient care episodes from registration and appointment scheduling to the final payment of a balance to ensure proper identification, collection and management of revenues from patient services. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2024
radiology information system (RIS)
A radiology information system (RIS) is a networked software system for managing medical imagery and associated data. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2024
picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a medical imaging technology used primarily in healthcare organizations to securely store and digitally transmit electronic images and clinically relevant reports. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2024
ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System)
The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is an American adaptation of the World Health Organization's ICD-10 system, tailored for procedural coding in inpatient and hospital settings. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2024
clinical decision support system (CDSS)
A clinical decision support system (CDSS) is an application that analyzes data to help healthcare providers make decisions and improve patient care. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2024
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision)
The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), is a global standard for classifying and coding mortality and morbidity data. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2024
personal health record (PHR)
A personal health record (PHR) is an electronic summary of health information that a patient maintains control of themselves, as opposed to their healthcare provider. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2024
Tribal Healthcare System Selects MEDITECH Cloud-Based EHR
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System and 36 other healthcare organizations tapped the MEDITECH cloud-based EHR platform in 2023. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2024
SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine -- Clinical Terms)
SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine -- Clinical Terms) is a standardized, multilingual vocabulary of clinical terminology that is used by physicians and other health care providers for the electronic exchange of health information. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2023
New Oracle Health Cloud-Based EHR Features Focus on Patient Experience
New cloud-based capabilities in the Oracle Health EHR include a patient portal that supports simple voice commands to improve the patient experience. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2023
FQHC Taps eClinicalWorks Health IT to Boost Population Health
An FQHC in Connecticut increased HIV screenings by 11 percent after adopting population health modules from health IT vendor eClinicalWorks. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2023
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
A Chief Medical Information Officer, or CMIO, essentially serves as the bridge between medical and IT departments at a healthcare organization. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2023
telehealth (telemedicine)
Telehealth, also referred to as telemedicine or e-medicine, is the remote delivery of healthcare services over the telecommunications infrastructure. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2023
EHR Vendor Epic Earns 2023 Best in KLAS Overall Software Suite Award
In the acute care category, Epic came in first place for midsize and large hospitals, while MEDITECH was the top EHR vendor among small practices. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2022
EHR Vendor Cerner Pays $1.8M to Settle Racial Discrimination Claims
The settlement will resolve racial discrimination claims alleging EHR vendor Cerner engaged in discriminatory hiring practices against qualified Black and Asian applicants. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2022
Internal Email Outlines Changes to Oracle Cerner EHR Business Unit
Upon its acquisition, the Cerner EHR business is now called Oracle Health, one of Oracle’s global industry units (GIUs). Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2022
Oracle's Cerner Acquisition Set to Transform EHR Usability
Oracle and Cerner will modernize the Millennium EHR system through a voice-user interface and integrated telehealth module. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2022
Health IT Vendor Surescripts Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Frank Harvey, an industry executive with over 35 years of healthcare experience, will take on the role of CEO at health IT vendor Surescripts. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2022
Oracle Gains Antitrust Approvals for $28B Purchase of EHR Vendor Cerner
Executives say Oracle’s acquisition of EHR vendor Cerner will help modernize health IT to mitigate clinician burden. Continue Reading
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09 May 2022
Allscripts CEO Resigns, Company Leaders Focus on Veradigm Health IT
Health IT vendor Allscripts will usher in its “next generation of leaders” to focus on its Veradigm business segment. Continue Reading
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06 May 2022
EHR Vendor Cerner Reports Q1 2022 Revenue Growth
The EHR vendor’s revenue growth reflects substantial contributions from Cerner EnvizaSM, according to David Feinberg, MD, Cerner president and CEO. Continue Reading
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02 May 2022
Epic Systems Streamlines COVID-19 Treatment Access
As the Biden administration takes steps to expand COVID-19 treatment access around the country, providers that use Epic Systems will now be able to locate the antiviral treatment more effectively. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2022
EHR Vendor Cerner Report Reveals Continued Growth
EHR vendor Cerner gained 71 new clients over the course of 2021, with its client base representing the entire care continuum, from acute care to community and rural health. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2022
athenahealth Engineers Honored for Mentorship of Women in Health IT
The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) gave two athenahealth engineers awards to recognize their contributions as women in health IT. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2022
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces New Government Service Executive
Patrick Sargent will join EHR vendor Cerner as senior vice president and general manager of government service. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2022
problem list
A problem list is a document that states the most important health problems facing a patient such as nontransitive illnesses or diseases, injuries suffered by the patient, and anything else that has affected the patient or is currently ongoing with the patient. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2022
Epic Selects Health Data Integration Vendor for SaaS Offering
Epic has selected long-standing partner Lyniate as the health IT vendor for health data integration requirements within its new SaaS for independent medical groups. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2022
EHR Vendor Epic Launches Patient Communication Health IT
EHR vendor Epic recently launched new health IT, including a proactive patient communication tool and software for independent medical groups. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2022
Epic Healthy Planet Increased Patient Adherence to Preventive Care
Epic Healthy Planet used EHR data to determine care gaps for older high-risk patients, resulting in greater patient adherence to preventive care services such as cancer screening and vaccinations. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2022
medical transcription (MT)
Medical transcription (MT) is the manual processing of voice reports dictated by physicians and other healthcare professionals into text format. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2022
Epic Systems Releases SaaS for Independent Medical Groups
The software as a service (SaaS) will offer providers of independent medical groups streamlined access to Epic EHR tools. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Top 10 Most Popular Hospital Inpatient EHR Systems in US
Enterprise EHR systems such as Epic and Cerner dominate the inpatient industry, but specialty vendors hold their own, especially among CAHs. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2022
Allscripts Sells Stake in Hospital Business Segment for $700M
The Constellation Software subsidiary will acquire a bulk of Allscripts hospital EHR business for up to $700 million. However, the deal does not include the Allscripts Veradigm business segment. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
Head of EHR Vendor Cerner Joins Humana Board of Directors
The election of EHR vendor Cerner’s president and CEO brings the number of Humana directors to 14. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
MEDITECH Web-Based EHR System Expands to Independent Practices
The MEDITECH web-based EHR system, Expanse Ambulatory, which the vendor said strives for better user experience, efficient workflow, advanced interoperability, and better consumer access. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
EHR Vendor Cerner Q4 Revenue Comes in Slightly Below Expectations
While the EHR vendor's 2021 Q4 revenue came in shy of expectations, Cerner's yearly revenue increased five percent compared to 2020. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
EHR Vendor MEDITECH Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Helens Waters was named chief operating officer of EHR vendor MEDITECH; she will also continue as executive vice president alongside this role. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
EHR Vendor athenahealth Acquired by Hellman & Friedman, Bain Capital
Two private equity firms have acquired cloud-based EHR vendor athenahealth in a $17 billion transaction. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2022
KLAS Names EHR Vendor Epic Top Overall Software Suite 2022
The Best in KLAS 2022 report also recognized EHR vendor Epic as the top Overall Physician Practice Vendor. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
EHR Vendor Cerner Outlines Golden Parachute Compensation, Oracle Deal
David Feinberg, president and CEO of EHR vendor Cerner, will be compensated $22 million if he is forced out of the company in the Oracle acquisition. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
CHIME Awards EHR Vendor MEDITECH Health IT Collaboration Award
A decades-long partnership between EHR vendor MEDITECH and HCA Healthcare has produced health IT innovations with industry-wide application. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2022
Health IT Vendor Appoints Former ONC Branch Chief as CDO
A former ONC branch chief has begun a new role as chief data officer (CDO) at a health IT vendor where she will focus on data quality and governance. Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2021
Fitch Gives Oracle Negative Rating Following Plans to Acquire Cerner
Fitch Ratings expressed concern about Oracle’s debt reduction plans after its announcement to acquire EHR vendor Cerner but noted the benefits of Oracle expanding into the healthcare industry. Continue Reading
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29 Dec 2021
Supreme Court to Review Arbitration Case, Past Epic Ruling
The Court will decide if employers can limit PAGA actions through arbitration agreements, which will determine if a past Epic case ruling upheld California law. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2021
Former EHR Vendor Epic Leader Joins Health IT Firm, Chief Rev Officer
A former revenue cycle implementation manager at EHR vendor Epic will begin a new position at health IT consulting firm Incisive Consultants. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2021
Oracle Acquires EHR Vendor Cerner for $28.3 Billion in Equity
Oracle’s acquisition of EHR vendor Cerner is set to advance health IT usability for decreased clinician burden, officials say. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2021
Amazon Health IT Partnership Aims to Enhance Clinical Communication
Amazon has partnered with a health IT company to create an ambient clinical intelligence tool that is set to streamline clinical communication. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
Private Equity Firms Acquire Cloud-Based EHR Vendor athenahealth
As the industry continues to adopt cloud health IT, two private equity firms have announced the acquisition of cloud-based EHR vendor athenahealth. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Creates Chief Health Officer Role
Nasim Afsar, MD, MBA, MHM, will lead EHR vendor Cerner’s quality and patient safety, government affairs, and continuous improvement organizations. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2021
Surescripts CEO Announces Retirement After 30 Years in Health IT
The health IT executive will retire from his position as Surescripts chief executive officer effective December 31, 2022. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2021
Surescripts ePrescribing Health IT Boosts Drug Price Transparency
Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit health IT supports drug price transparency to enhance affordability and medication adherence. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2021
EHR Vendor Epic Appeals Damages Case to the US Supreme Court
EHR Vendor Epic has appealed to the Supreme Court after the Seventh Circuit reduced its award for a trade secret case that began in 2015. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Launches Clinical Research Operating Unit
The EHR vendor’s new operating unit, Cerner EnvizaSM, will focus on making the clinical research process more inclusive and efficient. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
KLAS Report Weighs Clinical Decision Support Costs, Health IT Benefits
High costs and outdated interfaces among clinical decision support market share leaders led some customers to choose other health IT solutions. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces Key Trends to Close Out 2021
The healthcare industry will prioritize patient and clinician experience, data protection, and operational efficiency as 2021 nears its end, EHR vendor Cerner announced. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Epic Unveils Website for Health IT Best Practices, Education
EHR vendor Epic has created a new website that gives healthcare stakeholders a place to share best practices to maximize their health IT investment. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Co-Hosts Pediatric Care Health IT Innovation Event
The EHR vendor co-hosted an accelerator event with RPM, rare disease, and patient education tracks to boost pediatric care health IT innovation. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
Former Epic CFO Joins Specialty EHR Vendor Board of Directors
Former Epic CFO Anita Pramoda has joined the board of directors at Kipu, a specialty EHR vendor for substance abuse and behavioral health centers. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2021
EHR Vendor Epic Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Mask Requirement
As COVID-19 cases rise across the country, Verona-based EHR vendor Epic Systems has announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all US employees. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2021
Health IT Vendors Partner on EHR-Based Clinical Research Network
Two health IT companies created an EHR-based clinical research network to streamline clinical trial recruitment and diversify patient participation. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces 'Hundreds' of Layoffs, Workforce Reduction
Leading EHR vendor Cerner Corp has announced a significant workforce reduction that is expected to effect hundreds of its Kansas City employees. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces Hybrid Workforce to Foster Innovation
After more than a year of working from home, most of the EHR vendor’s associates will be able to choose whether they work in-person or virtually. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
Cerner CEO Brent Shafer Announces Exit During Q1 Earnings Call
Cerner Chairman and CEO Brent Shafer will help identify his successor before he transitions to a senior advisor role for a year. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2021
EHR Vendors Talk COVID-19 Lessons Learned, Health IT Future
Leaders from Epic Systems, Cerner, and MEDITECH led a keynote discussion about how COVID-19 impacted health IT and how it will look moving forward. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2021
eClinicalWorks Launches COVID-19 Vaccine EHR Solution
The eClinicalWorks COVID-19 vaccine EHR solution embeds directly into a health system’s EHR to boost patient safety and mitigate clinician burden. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2021
athenahealth Launches EHR Coding Solution to Mitigate Clinician Burnout
An athenahealth client observed a 50 percent decline in clinician coding time after implementing the EHR coding solution. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
NH Critical Access Hospital Taps MEDITECH Web-Based EHR Platform
MEDITECH, KLAS’ top small hospital EHR vendor, will implement its web-based EHR platform at a critical access hospital in central New Hampshire. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2021
Epic in Process of Developing AI EHR Documentation Assistant
Judy Faulkner told Vanderbilt University health IT experts that Epic will launch its own AI EHR documentation assistant within two years. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2021
175 COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Tap Cerner EHR Solution
EHR vendor Cerner said its solution streamlines the COVID-19 vaccination process by helping its users identify, register, and vaccinate patients across the country. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2021
Despite 2020 Earnings Dip, EHR Vendor Cerner Optimistic for 2021
EHR vendor Cerner identified COVID-19 as a main cause for the revenue decline from last year. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2021
KLAS Ranks EHR Clinical Documentation Improvement Tools, Vendors
Healthcare organizations with EHR clinical documentation improvement tools ranked Iodine and ChartWise as the clear vendors of choice. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2021
Epic, NextGen Healthcare, athenahealth Boast Top EHR Training
Epic, NextGen Healthcare, and athenahealth customers topped their EHR vendor competitors in EHR training quality, which is one of the main ingredients for EHR satisfaction. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2021
Epic Systems, athenahealth, MEDITECH Top 2021 Best in KLAS Awards
Although Epic Systems was presented 11 Best in KLAS awards, athenahealth, MEDITECH, and Cerner excelled. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2021
Epic Systems Awarded 2021 Best in KLAS for Top Overall Suite
Epic Systems stood above its EHR vendor peers after taking home 11 Best in KLAS awards. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Eyes Developing a $1 Billion Data Business
Cerner exceeded its data business goals in 2020 and is looking to explode in 2021 and beyond. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 May 2019
Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO)
A Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) is a group of organizations within a specific area that share healthcare-related information electronically according to accepted healthcare information technology (HIT) standards. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2019
remote patient monitoring (RPM)
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a subcategory of homecare telehealth that allows patients to use mobile medical devices or technology to gather patient-generated health data (PGHD) and send it to healthcare professionals. Continue Reading
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31 Dec 2018
HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote the best use of IT and management systems in the healthcare industry. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Nov 2018
mHealth (mobile health)
mHealth (mobile health) is a general term for the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology in medical care. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2018
computerized physician order entry (CPOE)
Computerized physician order entry (CPOE), also known as computerized provider order entry or computerized practitioner order entry, refers to the process of a medical professional entering and sending medication orders and treatment instructions electronically via a computer application instead of on paper charts. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a standard protocol for the management and transmission of medical images and related data and is used in many healthcare facilities. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2018
fee-for-service (FFS)
Fee-for-service (FFS) is a payment model in which doctors, hospitals, and medical practices charge separately for each service they perform. Continue Reading
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31 May 2018
biomedical informatics
Biomedical informatics is the branch of health informatics that uses data to help clinicians, researchers and scientists improve human health and provide healthcare. Continue Reading
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30 May 2018
Health Information Exchange (HIE)
Health information exchange (HIE) is the electronic transmission of healthcare-related data among medical facilities, health information organizations -- companies that oversee and govern the exchange of this data -- and government agencies according to national standards. Continue Reading
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22 May 2018
clinical informatics
Clinical informatics, also known as health informatics, is the study of how technology and data analytics can be used to improve patient care plans. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2018
value-based healthcare
Value-based healthcare, also known as value-based care, is a payment model that rewards healthcare providers for providing quality care to patients. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2018
health informatics
Health informatics is the practice of acquiring, studying and managing health data and applying medical concepts in conjunction with health information technology systems to help clinicians provide better healthcare. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2018
clinical trial
A clinical trial, also known as a clinical research study, is a protocol to evaluate the effects and efficacy of experimental medical treatments or behavioral interventions on health outcomes. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2018
vendor neutral archive (VNA)
A vendor neutral archive (VNA) is a technology that stores medical images in a standard format and interface, making them accessible to healthcare professionals regardless of what proprietary system created the images. Continue Reading