Archive for July, 2008
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New Technology Paves Way for Visually Impaired Internet Users
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“IBM previewed a unique Social Accessibility collaboration software, developed by IBM Research, which allows Internet users to improve Web accessibility, particularly for those who are visually impaired.”
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eHealthNews.eu, 31 July 2008
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What Makes a Great Pediatric EHR?
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“A great pediatrician is caring, attentive, available and knowledgeable; a great pediatric office is full of people with these qualities; and a great pediatric EHR allows the doctor and staff to demonstrate what makes them great. Being able to express a caring persona by adding an alert to a child’s record (reminding to ask about […]
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Add-ons for EHR and EMR
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“This is a Getting Started resources discussing the Add-ons for EHRs and EMRs; what Add-ons do you need, should you be paying for them and do you need every add-on? What should we know about Add-ons?
The speakers are Mark Anderson CEO, AC Group, Inc. and our roving reporter Robert “Bob” Gleeman.
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Nick Harrington, EMRUpdate, 31 July […]
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La interoperabilidad semántica se fijará en el coste-beneficio para avanzar
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“Ingenieros y clínicos deben caminar de la mano para que la interoperabilidad semántica avance, ya que es un campo imprescindible para la actual sanidad que sólo en los dos o tres últimos años ha avanzado realmente. Para que esta progresión siga, e incluso aumente, habrá que fijarse en el coste-beneficio y ver dónde aporta un […]
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Two Reports Highlight Importance of Health IT
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“Last week, in a scorecard rating the most expensive health care in the world, the Commonwealth Fund said the U.S. isn’t getting its money’s worth.
Last month, a respected health researcher and academician said it’s getting difficult to be a competent physician in this country without technical support.”
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George Lauer, iHealthBeat, 25 July 2008
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Fed panel tips hat to Microsoft, Google, Dossia for advances in PHR use
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“Microsoft, Google and Dossia have played a key role in advancing the use of personal health records, according to members of the American Health Information Community.
At a Tuesday AHIC meeting, members of the federal advisory panel hailed these three utility service models as “leading innovators,” responsible for a major surge in the use of PHRs.”
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Diana […]
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Online info has patients doubting doctors, survey finds
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“A new survey reveals that 85.6 million U.S. adults have doubted the opinion of their doctors or other medical professionals when it conflicts with information found online.
That number represents about 38 percent of the population.”
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Bernie Monegain, Healthcare IT News, 30 July 2008
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Most Doctors Aren’t Using Electronic Medical Records: Part 2
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“The common impression is that physicians are resistant to the use of Electronic Medical Records. I believe there are important reasons adoption by physicians is slow.”
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Stanley Feld, Repairing the Healthcare System, 30 July 2008
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Most Doctors Aren’t Using Electronic Medical Records! : Part 1
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“Why do physicians seem resistant to the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)? The answer is there are at least three barriers to adoption of EMRs that healthcare policy wonks seem to ignore that must be cured.”
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Stanley Feld, Repairing the Healthcare System, 27 July 2008
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The future has a way of arriving unannounced: Healthcare and web 2.0
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“Healthcare systems the world over are undergoing a series of complex transformations. Consumers are demanding better services and information that enables provider transparency and a more personalized service delivery model.”
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Panteleon, Acumeme, 29 July 2008
