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SSA moves ahead on automated medical records retrieval

 Brian November 21, 2008
Agency wants to obtain online medical records for its adjudication of disability claims.
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GAO: Cost of CDC's biosurveillance system remains unknown

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 21, 2008
Begun in 2003 and under redesign since 2007, BioSense lacks detailed plans and reliable cost projections, the auditors say.
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GE Healthcare and 4 medical centers collaborate on health IT network

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 19, 2008
Open architecture will enable easier exchange of medical data and information, company officials say.
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VistA Imaging upgrades will enhance exchanges with DOD

 Peter Buxbaum November 17, 2008
Vista Imaging will migrate to a service-oriented architecture and accommodate more file types.
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Leavitt warns against losing health IT momentum

 John Pulley November 14, 2008
Outgoing HHS secretary calls political transition a fragile moment that puts progress on health IT policy at risk.
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DOD debuts tool to display health care performance data

 Peter Buxbaum November 14, 2008
A dashboard enables users throughout the Military Health System to see performance data on providing health care services.
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IT shortages hamper health crisis response, say DHS execs

 Kathryn Foxhall November 14, 2008
Department of Homeland Security officials say serious IT problems confront federal agencies assisting communities in health crises.
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Build data collection for business purposes into EHRs, HHS is advised

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 13, 2008
AHIC panel recommends creation of templates that could reduce redundant reporting of treatment-related information.
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Google tool aims to track flu trends

 Doug Beizer November 13, 2008
Query-based system may be up to two weeks faster than traditional disease surveillance methods.
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Survey: Hospital EHR adoption rate is below 12 percent

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 12, 2008
Researchers find only 2 percent of hospitals have comprehensive EHRs throughout their departments.
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CCHIT certifies new batch of e-health records

 John Moore November 12, 2008
The Certification Commission for Healthcare IT has approved software in inpatient, emergency and enterprise categories.
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Feds report successful collaboration on NHIN interface

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 11, 2008
The free software will be available to the public in March, an ONC official said.
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CMS names four PHR vendors for Medicare pilot program

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 10, 2008
Google and three other vendors will populate customers' PHRs with Medicare claims data in two Western states.
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Florida aims to offer EHRs for all Medicaid patients via the Web

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 07, 2008
After a successful test, the state wants to expand the availability of claims-based EHRs statewide.
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Navy grant explores 'field hospital on a chip'

 Peter Buxbaum November 07, 2008
U.C. San Diego team to test nanotechnology to scan biomarkers and administer meds to soldiers recently wounded on the battlefield.
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Army MC4 honored for health IT accomplishments

 Peter Buxbaum November 07, 2008
Army's combat casualty care organization was recognized for its efforts to deploy electronic health record systems in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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DOD portal centralizes health information

 Colleen O'Hara November 06, 2008
The Web site includes links to health programs offered by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Veterans Affairs Department.
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Minnesota moves ahead on health IT initiatives

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 06, 2008
Quality measurement, pay for performance and support for EHR adoption and RHIOs are getting under way.
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Microsoft is lead developer on military PHR project

 Peter Buxbaum November 04, 2008
The Military Health System will unveil a prototype of the personal health record system next month, according to defense officials.
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AHIC Successor explains how it will operate

 Nancy zz_Ferris November 03, 2008
The fledgling organization has invited public comment on its proposed procedures for getting health IT standards harmonized and adopted.
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