The CDC says a sub-group of potentially deadly antibiotic resistant bacteria are on the rise in U.S. hospitals, and it is urging providers and local health agencies to focus on limiting local contamination to thwart their spread.
While 70 percent of infection prevention specialists have access to electronic health records, the problem is that they are not involved in selection or implementation of technologies.
Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. (IHIE), the nation’s largest health information exchange, together with SeeMyRadiology.com, a cloud-based medical imaging platform, are making it easier for Indiana physicians and hospitals to access and share radiology images with the launch of ImageZone.
No longer a pilot in any regard but name, the Nationwide Health Information Exchange is ready to enter a new phase as a non-federal, nonprofit entity enabling public-private interoperability and data exchange.
Those of you keeping a close eye on the ONC and its activities might have noticed the advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that was published on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.
ONC also plans prototypes for standards and services to be able to distribute queries for population health information and to segment sensitive data from disclosure.
Eight health centers participate in Indiana Health Information Exchange's quality and Beacon Community programs to improve cancer screenings and chronic care management.
Health IT policymakers are relying on federal healthcare agencies to pilot new standards and uses of the emerging Nationwide Health Information Network.
Federal health IT policymakers are relying on agencies to help troubleshoot new standards and uses of an emerging nationwide health information network.