EHR Experts

Last week, we took great steps forward in bringing America’s health records into the 21st century. Widespread and meaningful use of fully functional electronic health record systems combined with a robust infrastructure for broad-based health information exchange can improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care for [...]

Filed under: EHR, EHR companies, Electronic Health Records on July 26th, 2010 | No Comments »

By Molly Merrill
COLUMBIA, MO – Researchers from the University of Missouri are developing an electronic health record system aimed at meeting the needs of a population of older adults that’s expected to almost double in the next 20 years.
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, there will be about 72 million older adults living in [...]

Filed under: EHR, Electronic Health Records on July 14th, 2010 | No Comments »

By, Bernie Monegain
ANN ARBOR, MI – CHIME’S analysis of the government’s final rule on electronic health records certification concludes that certification criteria will change, necessitating the ongoing need to certify health IT products for the foreseeable future.
The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) released the final rule for the temporary certification program on June 24.
The [...]

Filed under: EHR, Electronic Health Records on July 8th, 2010 | No Comments »

By:  Elizabeth W. Woodcock

Government’s payment program for qualified EHRs used in meaningful manner begins Jan. 1, 2011
Labor costs for conversion are inexpensive, as affordable, skilled staff are plentiful
Newly-trained [...]

Filed under: EHR, Electronic Health Records on July 1st, 2010 | No Comments »