EHRs: How they've progressed and where they're headed

EHRs: How they’ve progressed and where they’re headed

Since EHRs were first created, they have come a long way, progressing from digital documentation tools to systems capable of coordinating care and improving patient outcomes.
4 tips to preparing for ICD-10 transition

4 tips for ICD-10 preparation

As the implementation date is only a few months away, providers should have started their preparations to ensure that they avoid any setbacks once Oct. 1 comes.
FDA announces new program to improve interoperability between EHRs and EDCs

FDA announces program to improve interoperability between EHRs and EDCs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research recently announced that it will be using EHRs with electronic data capture, called EDC systems, in an effort to enhance clinical trials for new medications.
EHRs are vital to enhanced clinical documentation

EHRs vital for enhanced clinical documentation

One of the most important aspects of care delivery that physicians must improve in order to achieve better care quality is clinical documentation.
CMS announces it won't deny claims for first year after ICD-10 implementation

CMS announces it won’t deny claims for first year of ICD-10 transition

New CMS guidance features a clause that states Medicare will not deny any claims due to minor ICD-10 mistakes for the first year after the implementation date.
Researchers create 5 use cases for enhanced interoperability

Researchers create 5 use cases for enhanced EHR interoperability

Researchers recently established five use cases that clearly define the definition of EHR data interoperability.
EHR market expected to continue growth for next few years

New report shows EHR market set to continue growing

Despite the fact that so many providers have already implemented these innovative systems, the EHR market is expected to continue growing.
Using health IT to meet MU requirements enhances care

Using health IT to meet MU requirements enhances care

A recent study found that the meaningful use objectives enhance care for diabetes patients.
Study shows HIE reduces redundant testing

Study shows health information exchange reduces redundant testing

A new study looked into how health information exchange impacts the rates of radiology examinations and laboratory tests in emergency rooms.
Survey shows that EHRs have significantly improved

New survey shows EHRs have made major advancements

A new survey performed by the NORC at the University of Chicago found that EHRs are drastically improving in several areas.
Tips to determine whether you are ready for Icd-10 transition

How to determine if you are ready for ICD-10 transition

With less than 100 days until the implementation of the ICD-10 coding system, providers are scrambling to ensure that their practices are ready for the major transition.
EHRs help reduce health disparities

Certified EHR technology helps reduce health disparities

As electronic health data transfer and better access have become a vital part of meeting patient expectations, electronic health record implementation is increasingly important.
Survey shows EHRs play role in improving patient engagement.

Research shows EHRs improve patient engagement

Patient engagement is one of the many aspects of the health care industry that the National Coordinator for Health IT and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have been continuously working to improve with the help of electronic health records.
Senate proposes changes to MU requirements as they enter into their final stage

Congress proposes changes to MU standards as they enter final stage

As the meaningful use standards enter into their final stage, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is researching ways to push the rules in the right direction.
New grant program in Massachusetts aims at improving HIE

New grant program offers Massachusetts medical providers chance to enhance HIE

To help push improved health information exchange along, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech has recently developed a new grant program aimed at improving channels of communication throughout certain medical facilities in various regions of Massachusetts.
Survey shows cloud-based EHRs on the rise

Cloud-based EHR systems on the rise

A recent survey has shown that cloud-based EHRs are on the rise.
New ICD-10 testing results look promising for industry

April ICD-10 testing shows encouraging results

In the most recent ICD-10 testing period, the industry made it clear that it is continually progressing in terms of its preparedness for the switch.
Study shows importance of adhering to MU requirements

Study shows importance of adhering to MU requirements

A recent study showed that for EHR systems to fully improve patient care and outcomes, doctors and their staff must be committed to meeting the meaningful use standards.