EHR Definition

EHR: What Does it Mean and Do We Have to Go There?

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers will be required to implement Electronic Health Record systems (EHR) within the next few years. Participation in Medicare/Medicaid will depend on it. This article will explore the definition of EHR, what the prime…
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Health Providers Sign eRecords Pact

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Five Boulder County health-care providers have signed agreements to share electronic medical records through a Colorado Regional Health Information Organization program. Alpine Urology, Boulder Community Hospital, Gastroenterology of…
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Big Data Will Transform Healthcare, Says ONC

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The Questions You Should Ask When Considering Medical Billing Software Getting paid in a timely manner is vital for any practice, regardless of your size, stature and financial standing. While the norm is to provide the service, then…
Conference Call, AMS

Sign Up for CMS’ National Provider Calls about Registration

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Sign Up for CMS’ National Provider Calls about Registration A message from our HHS partner The Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs are holding conference calls for eligible professionals (EPs) and…
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So Long, Paperwork: EMRs Come to Town

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The medical field is known to be a leader in technology–except when it came to patient records.  The paper system was not only antiquated, but could be dangerous. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is one of the first hospital systems in…
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Collaboration to Provide Patients with Integrated Electronic Medical Record

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RiverView Health has partnered with Sanford Health to provide its patients with an integrated, state-of-the-art Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The community-owned health system in northwestern Minnesota has entered into an associate…
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HHS Awards Another $12 Million For EHR Support

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Critical access and rural hospitals in 41 states will get additional technical assistance with implementing electronic health records. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC)…
Meaningful Use, American Medical Software

What Do Future MU Requirements Mean for mHealth?

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What are some of my favorite things?  “Raindrops on roses” and “whiskers on kittens” definitely make the list.   How about the task of combing over a large chunk of new Meaningful Use (MU) proposed requirements? … Not so much……

Jackson Hospital Benefits from Electronic Health Records

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Jackson Hospital, one of five hospitals in the state of Florida, is participating in a nationwide publicity campaign to help the public become aware of the benefits of Electronic Medical Records and Health Information Technology. Jackson…
American Medical Records Survey Usage Up

Electronic Medical Record Use On The Rise With Doctors

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Three recent surveys showed that the adoption of electronic health record systems amongst U.S. physicians and hospitals is increasing. A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics…