Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Value of EHRs becomes clearer - Encourage consumers to take ownership - Managed Healthcare Executive
ONE LESSON THAT HEALTHCARE learned from hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 was that paper medical records, and those on disks and servers, are incredibly vulnerable.Value of EHRs becomes clearer - Encourage consumers to take ownership - Managed Healthcare Executive
Friday, December 12, 2008
Prevention via digitalization -- baltimoresun.com
Shifting to electronic health records would save billions of dollars and improve millions of livesPrevention via digitalization -- baltimoresun.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Professors Call For Regulation Of Electronic Health Records
The professors suggest that CCHIT oversight be replaced by governmental oversight and that an extensive testing and approval process be established.Professors Call For Regulation Of Electronic Health Records
Embracing Change - Health Management Technology
To align clinicians and IT, I have a clinical information systems steering committee with membership from 11 subcommittees including: the Chair of the Laboratory Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Radiology Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Critical Care Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Inpatient Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Ambulatory Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Health Information Management Committee; the Chair of Community Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Decision Support Information Systems Committee; the Chair of Revenue Cycle Information Systems Committee; the Medical Executive Committee Representative; and, the Operating Room Executive Committee Representative.Embracing Change - Health Management Technology
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Remington Report - New Standards Developed For Patient Centered Medical Homes
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) launched new nine standards for medical practices, including evidenced-based guidelines for chronic conditions and performance reporting and improvement.The Remington Report - New Standards Developed For Patient Centered Medical Homes
Research Shows Nursing Homes Lead the Way in Electronic Health Record Use
The rate of nursing homes using electronic information systems (EIS) is considerably higher than previous estimates and compares favorably to other health care settings, according to a new study released by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).Research Shows Nursing Homes Lead the Way in Electronic Health Record Use
Bank bailout puts £12.7bn NHS computer project in jeopardy | Society | The Guardian
The future of the NHS's £12.7bn computer programme was in doubt last night after its managers acknowledged further delays in introducing a system for the electronic storage and transmission of patients' records.Bank bailout puts £12.7bn NHS computer project in jeopardy | Society | The Guardian
Canadian doctors don't share their patients' records either | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times
Researchers in Canada reviewing the records of 3,250 patients found that information from a previous medical visit was available only 22% of the time when the patients saw another doctor.Canadian doctors don't share their patients' records either | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
FTC Will Grant Six-Month Delay of Enforcement of ‘Red Flags’ Rule Requiring Creditors to Have Identity Theft Prevention Programs
The Federal Trade Commission will suspend enforcement of the new “Red Flags Rule” until May 1, 2009, to give creditors and financial institutions additional time in which to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs.FTC Will Grant Six-Month Delay of Enforcement of ‘Red Flags’ Rule Requiring Creditors to Have Identity Theft Prevention Programs
Prescription for Change - WSJ.com
"Health care has managed to avoid the information-technology revolution. But it won't for much longer."
Prescription for Change - WSJ.com
Prescription for Change - WSJ.com
Thursday, October 23, 2008
NEJM -- Slowing the Growth of Health Care Costs -- Learning from International Experience
article in the New England Journal of Medicine, October 23, 2008
NEJM -- Slowing the Growth of Health Care Costs -- Learning from International Experience
NEJM -- Slowing the Growth of Health Care Costs -- Learning from International Experience
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Patient permission for health data sharing still a big stumbling block - FierceHealthIT
Most consumers aren't that aware of HIEs' existence, and if they are aware, they probably are more focused on whether HIEs maintain good data security.Patient permission for health data sharing still a big stumbling block - FierceHealthIT
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Europe launches its health data exchange pilot
A project involving 12 European countries and supported by the European Commission is taking the lead in ensuring healthcare interoperability in Europe.The project is akin to the building of a nationwide health information network, or NHIN, that is under way in the United States.Europe launches its health data exchange pilot
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Electronic medical records a step closer
Patients will now be written to and given the chance to opt out before a summary record is created. They will in future be asked at each consultation if the clinician can look at their record and will have the right at that point to opt out entirely, to refuse for that episode of care, or to agree to the record being viewed. They will also be able to agree to the record being permanently available to accredited clinicians.FT.com / World - Electronic medical records a step closer
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
newsobserver.com | Illegal aliens may fear to seek care
A recent case in Alamance County -- in which medical records may have been used to help prosecute a library worker who was in the country illegally -- has prompted many to speak out about what they see as an unprecedented breach of trust between doctor and patient.newsobserver.com | Illegal aliens may fear to seek care
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Man stole pal's identity to pay for bypass surgery, police say -- chicagotribune.com
"You can't just walk in with somebody's Medicaid card like it's a credit card and have heart surgery done," said Jeff Nelligan, spokesman for the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. "A doctor would need to know blood type, cardiac history, medical history and other comprehensive records that just couldn't be faked. This doesn't make sense."Man stole pal's identity to pay for bypass surgery, police say -- chicagotribune.com
Language Difficulties (Australian Doctor)
The move to a national electronic health record faces many hurdles, and getting the terminology right might be the hardest one to jump.australiandoctor.com.au
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Report Rejects Medicare Boast of Paring Fraud - NYTimes.com
... AdvanceMed was told to examine only the documents submitted by the companies selling the medical equipment, rather than verify those documents against physicians’ records.Report Rejects Medicare Boast of Paring Fraud - NYTimes.com
MGMA: ICD-10 Compliance Date is Unworkable | News | Healthcare Informatics
Recent research by the MGMA Legislative and Executive Advocacy Response Network (LEARN) indicated that 95 percent of respondents in medical practices would have to purchase software upgrades for their practice management systems or buy all new software; 63.5 percent concluded that they would have to purchase code-selection software. In addition, 83.5 percent of LEARN respondents stated that they did not think public and private health plans would be ready to accept claims with ICD-10 codes by October 2011.MGMA: ICD-10 Compliance Date is Unworkable | News | Healthcare Informatics
The Search is On: State CIO Starting Points for E-Discovery
NASCIO Publications: "NASCIO provides starting points for State CIOs to improve the state’s ability to successfully address legal requests for electronic information."
Health care system in China and India
The July/August issue of Health Affairs is all about health care in China and India
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Health Care Blog: Health IT policy: the fur is flying
Health IT policy: the fur is flyingThe Health Care Blog: Health IT policy: the fur is flying
The Need to Test the Patient-Centered Medical Home, August 20, 2008, Barr 300 (7): 834
The Need to Test the Patient-Centered Medical Home, JAMA, August 20, 2008, Barr 300 (7): 834
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
AMNews: Aug. 25, 2008. Medicare buoyed by demo success after audits collect $700 million ... American Medical News
Medicare buoyed by demo success after audits collect $700 millionAMNews: Aug. 25, 2008. Medicare buoyed by demo success after audits collect $700 million ... American Medical News
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Yale-New Haven Hospital implements CPOE system from Eclipsys
The hospital has trained 4,300 users on the system, and all orders are now placed in Eclipsys' computerized physician order entry system throughout the 944-bed hospital and its emergency departments.Yale-New Haven Hospital implements CPOE system from Eclipsys
Five years in the works, CareSpark puts medical records online
Officials of CareSpark, a nonprofit regional health information organization (RHIO) that started planning in 2003 and formed in 2005, on Tuesday announced the network is now online and operating.Five years in the works, CareSpark puts medical records online
Massachusetts requires EHRs in hospitals by 2015
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law a health care bill that will require hospitals and community health centers to use interoperable electronic health records (EHR) systems if they seek to obtain or renew licenses to operate in 2015 or afterward.Massachusetts requires EHRs in hospitals by 2015
The VistA Question
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Organizing the U.S. Health Care Delivery System for High Performance
This report from The Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System examines the problem of fragmentation in our health care delivery system, particularly at the community level, and offers policy recommendations to stimulate greater organization.Organizing the U.S. Health Care Delivery System for High Performance
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
AHIMA: Action Needed on HIM Ills
AHIMA "issued a detailed policy statement on the challenges facing medical records departments and the need for industry and government action."AHIMA: Action Needed on HIM Ills
Monday, August 4, 2008
Technology forecast: Operational Web 2.0 (Print)
Interactivity and personalization are what have made Web 2.0 so popular for consumers. For enterprises, it’s about more than just interaction; it’s about tools that can help devolve authority, empower the workforce, and build bridges between organizational silos.Technology forecast: Operational Web 2.0 (Print)
Friday, August 1, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Study warns of patient privacy problems with blogs
The recent explosion of blogs written by medical professionals is creating problems for patient privacy, according to a recent Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study, which recommends that professional organizations and medical schools get involved in creating ethical guidelines and standards.Study warns of patient privacy problems with blogs
Perot Systems lands VistA contract in Middle East
Perot Systems, Plano, Texas, has been awarded a contract to install a version of the Veterans Health Administration healthcare information-technology system, VistA, at 46 hospitals and about 500 healthcare clinics in the Middle East nation of Jordan, according to several sources.Modern Healthcare Online
Interwoven Acquires E-discovery Firm
Enterprise content management provider Interwoven is extending its reach into the e-discovery software-as-a-service business, which really is little more than a deeper dive into content management.Interwoven Acquires E-discovery Firm
Patient privacy in a digital world | Articles & Archives | Archives | Behavioral Healthcare
Speaking specifically about the secondary use of health information, Harry Rhodes, director of practice leadership at the American Health Information Management Association, says, “It does help you to identify trends. It helps you to monitor treatment and the success of that treatment.” (Behavioral Healthcare, June 2008)Patient privacy in a digital world | Articles & Archives | Archives | Behavioral Healthcare
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Milbank Quarterly
Findings: IT and EHRs are the basis of needed efforts to reinforce medical competence, improve relationships with patients, implement disease management programs, and, by increasing transparency and accountability, help reduce some conflicts of interest.Milbank Quarterly
Senate Republicans talk Medicare anti-fraud fixes
The analysis identified 10.8 million incidents of apparent fraud, including claims in which the provider or beneficiary had died before commencement of services; unlicensed or sanctioned providers; providers convicted of crimes warranting revocation or suspension of their medical licenses; registered sex offenders whose licenses should have been revoked; and providers and beneficiaries using false Social Security numbers or billing from suspicious addresses. The claims accounted for more than $3.2 billion in Medicare payments.Senate Republicans talk Medicare anti-fraud fixes
HIPAA privacy and security violations cost Seattle company $100,000
The Health and Human Services Department has settled complaints over breaches of health information privacy and security rules by a Seattle home health care company.HIPAA privacy and security violations cost Seattle company $100,000
GAO report on Electronic Health Records
DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but More Work Remains
Private medical data exposed, raising ID theft risk
Georgia's largest health insurer sent an estimated 202,000 benefits letters containing personal and health information to the wrong addresses last week, in a privacy breach that also raised concerns about potential identity theft. (Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 29, 2008)Private medical data exposed, raising ID theft risk | ajc.com
Microsoft Research Unveils Free Software Tools to Help Scholars and Researchers Share Knowledge: Microsoft Research Faculty Summit fosters industry and academic partnerships to create next-generation computing technologies.
“Collecting and analyzing data, authoring, publishing, and preserving information are all essential components of the everyday work of researchers — with collaboration and search and discovery at the heart of the entire process. We’re supporting that scholarly communication life cycle with free software tools to improve interoperability with existing tools used commonly by academics and scholars to better meet their research needs.”Microsoft Research Unveils Free Software Tools to Help Scholars and Researchers Share Knowledge: Microsoft Research Faculty Summit fosters industry and academic partnerships to create next-generation computing technologies.
Medicare Vulnerabilities: Payments for Claims Tied to Deceased Doctors
U.S. Senate staff report (released in conjunction with July 9, 2008 hearing)
http://hsgac.senate.gov/public/_files/PSIReport070908.pdf
http://hsgac.senate.gov/public/_files/PSIReport070908.pdf
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Using A Standard EHR Approach
Because Oregon Health and Science University has 59 clinics, two hospitals and 800 salaried faculty physicians, implementing an enterprisewide electronic health records system was a daunting task. To greatly simplify implementation at the clinics, the academic medical center developed a standardized, 10-week approach, using a team of clinical experts to guide each implementation.Using A Standard EHR Approach
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Collexis Knowledge Management and Discovery Software
Collexis, a leading developer of knowledge management (KM) and discovery software, develops applications that range from search tools for your website to highly sophisticated discovery applications which are utilized by many organizations worldwide.Collexis Knowledge Management and Discovery Software
Patient consent for information sharing not always possible or appropriate -- Cross 337 (111): a777 -- BMJ
The test of informed consent for sharing personal medical data has come under attack in a long awaited review of data sharing commissioned by the UK prime minister.Patient consent for information sharing not always possible or appropriate -- Cross 337 (111): a777 -- BMJ
European Practices of Genetic Information and Insurance: Lessons for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, July 16, 2008, Van Hoyweghen and Horstman 300 (3): 326
In the rush to confront concerns about potential misuses of genetic information, most European countries have since 1990 enacted genetic nondiscrimination legislation for life or health insurance.
JAMA -- European Practices of Genetic Information and Insurance: Lessons for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, July 16, 2008, Van Hoyweghen and Horstman 300 (3): 326
JAMA -- European Practices of Genetic Information and Insurance: Lessons for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, July 16, 2008, Van Hoyweghen and Horstman 300 (3): 326
Friday, July 11, 2008
2009 Joint Commission Standards: Now Available Online
e-Edition available November 2008
Health Care Law Blog: 2009 Joint Commission Standards: Now Available Onlin
Health Care Law Blog: 2009 Joint Commission Standards: Now Available Onlin
Look Before You Leap
Small and mid-size physician practices can eradicate EMR challenges with homework and planning.
http://archive.healthmgttech.com/cgi-bin/arttop.asp?Page=0505/0505look_before.htm
http://archive.healthmgttech.com/cgi-bin/arttop.asp?Page=0505/0505look_before.htm
Consumer Genetic Movement: Cease and Desist? How About Understand and Resist!
blog post by Scott Shreeve to The Health Care Blog
The Health Care Blog: Consumer genetic movement: Cease and desist? How about understand and resist!
The Health Care Blog: Consumer genetic movement: Cease and desist? How about understand and resist!
Getting What We Pay For: Innovations Lacking in Provider Payment Reform for Chronic Disease Care
Research Brief No. 6 from the Center for Studying Health System Change
You get what you pay for: PricewaterhouseCoopers US
Healthcare payment systems need to change to meet future demands and stakeholders need to come together to leverage incentives to positively change behavior and improve outcomes. This in-depth report by the Health Research Institute examines the current landscape and the key levers in driving such change.
PwC studied Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
You get what you pay for: PricewaterhouseCoopers US
Notice of Intent to Publish Program Announcements for Health Information Technology to Improve Health Care Quality
The FOAs are expected to be published by the end of August, 2008.
NOT-HS-08-011: Notice of Intent to Publish Program Announcements for Health Information Technology to Improve Health Care Quality
NOT-HS-08-011: Notice of Intent to Publish Program Announcements for Health Information Technology to Improve Health Care Quality
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Main Page - Concept Hub
Concept Hub is designed to facilitate collaboration among users and developers of health care terminologies. Its purpose is to establish a permanent public source of well-defined concepts that can be encoded for data exchange between health care systems worldwide.
Main Page - Concept Hub
Main Page - Concept Hub
NEJM -- The (Slowly) Vanishing Prescription Pad
Perspective article from the July 10 issue of NEJM on the growth in e-prescribing
NEJM -- The (Slowly) Vanishing Prescription Pad
NEJM -- The (Slowly) Vanishing Prescription Pad
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Harris Interactive | The Harris Poll - Health Care Systems in Ten Developed Countries: The U.S. System Is Most Unpopular and Dutch System the Most Popular
"In all ten countries substantial, mostly overwhelming, majorities want fundamental reforms or more"
Harris Interactive | The Harris Poll - Health Care Systems in Ten Developed Countries: The U.S. System Is Most Unpopular and Dutch System the Most Popular
Harris Interactive | The Harris Poll - Health Care Systems in Ten Developed Countries: The U.S. System Is Most Unpopular and Dutch System the Most Popular
Monday, July 7, 2008
Nurse in Arkansas Pleads Guilty to HIPAA Violation
"Andrea Smith pleaded guilty to ... wrongful disclosure of individually
identifiable health information for personal gain and malicious harm."
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/are/news_releases/2008/April/SmithLPNplea%20HIPAA%20041508.pdf
identifiable health information for personal gain and malicious harm."
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/are/news_releases/2008/April/SmithLPNplea%20HIPAA%20041508.pdf
Thursday, July 3, 2008
European Commission Launches Interoperable EHR Initiative - iHealthBeat
European Commission Launches Interoperable EHR Initiative - iHealthBeat: "The commission released guidelines intended to create a minimum level of steps to ensure than an EHR can be accessed effectively across borders of E.U. countries."
Survey shows doctors don't trust the government's use of EHRs
Doctors resist the use of electronic health records because they fear the data will be used to control "what they do and how they do it," according to a recently released survey by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.Survey shows doctors don't trust the government's use of EHRs
Preying on Patients
Medical identity theft can imperil health care, insurance, job prospects
Preying on Patients - WSJ.com
Preying on Patients - WSJ.com
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Gene Testing Questioned by Regulators - NYTimes.com
Regulators are cracking down on companies that sell genetic tests directly to consumers, threatening to crimp the growth of one of the hottest sectors of the biotechnology industry.Gene Testing Questioned by Regulators - NYTimes.com
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
How To Germany - Health Insurance Options in Germany
By having private health insurance you are considered a private patient and can expect more service from the medical profession; the invoices are also higher than for government patients. The hospitals and doctors depend to a certain extent on private patients to supplement their incomes and tend to welcome them.How To Germany - Health Insurance Options in Germany
Governor Doyle announces creation of largest patient database in WI
Governor Jim Doyle announced Friday that Ministry Health Care will begin using an electronic health record (EHR) software suite developed by Marshfield Clinic - CattailsMDTM - for the majority of its hospitals and Ministry Medical Group, creating the largest patient database in Wisconsin.
WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports -Governor Doyle announces creation of largest patient database in WI
WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports -Governor Doyle announces creation of largest patient database in WI
Initiative aims to develop digital health record network in mid-Michigan -
Leaders in 11 counties in the center of the state -- including Saginaw, Midland and Bay -- are linking up as part of the Michigan Health Information Network initiative.Initiative aims to develop digital health record network in mid-Michigan -
Genetic-Testing Company Details Regulatory Defense Plan
Genetic-testing company Navigenics has responded to the state of California's cease-and-desist letter with a novel defense: It doesn't actually test patients' genomes, it just analyzes 'em.Genetic-Testing Company Details Regulatory Defense Plan | Wired Science from Wired.com
Regulatory Deadline Looms over DNA Testers | Wired Science from Wired.com
In California, complex laboratory tests require a doctor to order them, with a few exemptions including paternity and pregnancy. And as the cease-and-desist letter reminded companies, "Genetic tests are NOT exempt."Regulatory Deadline Looms over DNA Testers | Wired Science from Wired.com
DNA Testing Company Stops Direct-to-Consumer Sales in California | Wired Science from Wired.com
The Health Department requested responses to the letters by today, June 23, containing plans for coming into compliance with the department's interpretation of California state clinical laboratory testing laws.DNA Testing Company Stops Direct-to-Consumer Sales in California | Wired Science from Wired.com
The Health Care Blog: Google Health and the PHR: Do Consumers Care?
To me, PHRs and electronic medical records remain an industry-driven vision, not a consumer-driven one — focused on efficiency and reducing costs. It seems we’ve lost sight of whether the consumer really desires and is willing to participate in these services. What are the circumstances for using a PHR and do the benefits outweigh the perceived risks?The Health Care Blog: Google Health and the PHR: Do Consumers Care?
Life as a Healthcare CIO: EHRs for Non-Owned Clinicians - Loss of Productivity
The Massachusetts eHeath Collaborative implemented 600 clinicians over the past 3 years. This blog post reviews the early experience of private clinicians implementing EHRs in Massachusetts.
Life as a Healthcare CIO: EHRs for Non-Owned Clinicians - Loss of Productivity
Life as a Healthcare CIO: EHRs for Non-Owned Clinicians - Loss of Productivity
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Information Therapy Event Covers Policy to Profits
Highlights from the seventh annual Information Therapy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Information Therapy Event Covers Policy to Profits - iHealthBeat
Information Therapy Event Covers Policy to Profits - iHealthBeat
Our Pen-and-Paper Doctors - Editorial - NYTimes.com
If this country does not accelerate the conversion from paper to modern technologies, many of the gauzy promises of health care reform made by politicians and health planners will become irrelevant.Editorial - Our Pen-and-Paper Doctors - Editorial - NYTimes.com
The Health Care Blog: Sapping VistA's soul
Healthcare IT is an incredibly complex field, and it’s easy for the average citizen to tune it out. But when a program like VistA, is being phased out, we should pay attention — and ask questions.The Health Care Blog: Sapping VistA's soul
Wisconsin RHIO Creating Claims Repository | News | Healthcare Informatics
Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) is partnering with Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Ingenix to create a statewide repository of health claims data.Wisconsin RHIO Creating Claims Repository | News | Healthcare Informatics
Monday, June 23, 2008
Perspective: Connecting hospitals and small physician offices | NHIN Watch
Through the program, 300 doctors in 150 practices in the New England region will have the capability to share protected health information by 2010 and within five years all clinicians will be on EHRsPerspective: Connecting hospitals and small physician offices | NHIN Watch
Area authorities hamstrung by HIPAA regulations | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette
Much of the problem hinges on interpretation of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which mandates what information health-care providers can release about their patients — even to law enforcement.Area authorities hamstrung by HIPAA regulations | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette
FSSA Announces Indiana Flood Victims eHealth Support Center
Medical information is being made available through the Indiana Network for Patient Care (INPC). The INPC is a secure clinical data repository that is populated with healthcare information in collaboration with central Indiana hospitals, outpatient centers, pharmacies, imaging centers, laboratories, public health departments and insurance providers.http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/23963.htm
Friday, June 20, 2008
EHR and e-Prescribing Adoption Remain Sluggish
The use of digital health records by physicians is expanding, but numerous roadblocks still constrain that growth. At least, that was the consensus from speakers at the “HIT/EMR/PMR Advancing Patient Care” conference held here last week and co-sponsored by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Foundation and the eHealth Initiative.
Report available here.
Report available here.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
HIPAA Creating Barriers to Research and Discovery
New report from the Association of Academic Health Centers
NEJM -- Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care -- A National Survey of Physicians
This study assessed physicians' adoption of outpatient electronic health records, their satisfaction with such systems, the perceived effect of the systems on the quality of care, and the perceived barriers to adoption.NEJM -- Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care -- A National Survey of Physicians
Most Doctors Aren’t Using Electronic Health Records - NYTimes.com
The report, published online on Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that doctors who use electronic health records say overwhelmingly that such records have helped improve the quality and timeliness of care. Yet fewer than one in five of the nation’s doctors has started using such records.Most Doctors Aren’t Using Electronic Health Records - NYTimes.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals | Joint Commission
he National Patient Safety Goals promote specific improvements in patient safety by providing health care organizations with proven solutions to persistent patient safety problems.The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals | Joint Commission
California Orders Stop To Gene Testing - Forbes.com
California becomes the second big state to crack down on companies that offer gene tests to consumers via the Web. This week, the state health department sent cease-and-desist letters to 13 such firms, ordering them to immediately stop offering genetic tests to state residents.California Orders Stop To Gene Testing - Forbes.com
More Americans Aware of Digital Health Options; Use of Health IT Increases
Kaiser Permanente, through independent market research company StrategyOne, conducted a nationwide survey between May 8-11, 2008 to gauge Americans awareness and perceptions of electronic health records.More Americans Aware of Digital Health Options; Use of Health IT Increases
Patients' attitudes to the summary care record and HealthSpace: qualitative study -- Greenhalgh et al. 336 (7656): 1290 -- BMJ
The summary care record (SCR) is a centrally stored summary of key medical details that is created from a person’s existing NHS record (currently, the detailed record held by their general practitioner) and made available to NHS staff in emergency and unscheduled care situations (accident and emergency departments, general practice out of hours clinics, and walk-in centres). It is comparable with (but differs in important respects from) the emergency care summary in Scotland and the individual health record in Wales.Patients' attitudes to the summary care record and HealthSpace: qualitative study -- Greenhalgh et al. 336 (7656): 1290 -- BMJ
Monday, June 16, 2008
Health Network May Go National
Story from the Indianapolis Business Journal about the Indiana Health Information Exchange
Friday, June 13, 2008
Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Empower Consumers to Take Charge of Their Health: Pilot program will allow voluntary data exchange from Kaiser Permanente’s market-leading personal health record to Microsoft HealthVault.
Pilot program will allow voluntary data exchange from Kaiser Permanente’s market-leading personal health record to Microsoft HealthVault.Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Empower Consumers to Take Charge of Their Health
CCHIT to Certify PHRs
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology has appointed a 17-member advisory task force to help create a personal health records certification program to begin in 2009.CCHIT to Certify PHRs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Signs Agreement to Integrate with Google Health - - insurancenewsnet.com
BCBSMA is the first health insurance company to sign an agreement to integrate on the Google Health platform. After the integration is complete, BCBSMA members can import their claims data into their Google Health profile safely and securely.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Signs Agreement to Integrate with Google Health - - insurancenewsnet.com
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Online medical records offer convenience, may limit privacy - USATODAY.com
Because the field is so new, standards and legislation still are under development. And privacy advocates worry about sensitive records falling into the wrong hands.Online medical records offer convenience, may limit privacy - USATODAY.com
Hospital alliance says some quality reporting could slow automation
The Premier healthcare alliance, which lists 2,000 hospitals across the country as members, says the type of quality reporting that requires proprietary information, tools or methodology is too expensive.Hospital alliance says some quality reporting could slow automation
HHS Provides more than $1 Billion to Improve All Hazards Public Health
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced that the department has made available nearly $1.1 billion to continue assisting public health departments, hospitals and other health care organizations to strengthen their ability to respond to public health and medical emergencies as a result of a terrorism attack or naturally occurring event.HHS Provides more than $1 Billion to Improve All Hazards Public Health
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Most data breaches discovered too late, study says - Network World
70% of all data breaches are discovered by third parties, such as customers or banks, meaning that most companies have no idea that their data has been compromised until they are alerted by an outside voice.Most data breaches discovered too late, study says - Network World
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The State of Health Information Technology in California: Use Among Hospitals and Long Term Care Facilities - CHCF.org
"the vast majority of California hospitals and long term care facilities have been slow to implement HIT. Barriers include the cost of new technologies, slow acceptance of them by staff, and a dearth of technology products that can readily be integrated into existing information systems."
The State of Health Information Technology in California: Use Among Hospitals and Long Term Care Facilities - CHCF.org
The State of Health Information Technology in California: Use Among Hospitals and Long Term Care Facilities - CHCF.org
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Health Information Technology
In May 2008, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) awarded an approximately $450,000 contract to Booz Allen Hamilton to assess and evaluate the scope of the medical identity theft problem in the U.S.Health Information Technology
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NEJM -- Electronic Health Records, Medical Research, and the Tower of Babel
Financial institutions have for years developed and used standards for the electronic exchange . . .NEJM -- Electronic Health Records, Medical Research, and the Tower of Babel
NEJM -- Tectonic Shifts in the Health Information Economy
The mechanism by which this transformation is likely to take place is through the creation of computer platforms that will enable patients to manage health data in personally controlled health records (PCHRs).NEJM -- Tectonic Shifts in the Health Information Economy
NEJM -- Off the Record -- Avoiding the Pitfalls of Going Electronic
Many of us remember searching frantically for a lost chart or misfiled laboratory result in the wee hours of the morning as we cared for a sick patient in the emergency ward, or requesting in vain the most recent note from a specialist about a patient who returned to our office after a consultation.NEJM -- Off the Record -- Avoiding the Pitfalls of Going Electronic
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NEJM -- Personally Controlled Online Health Data -- The Next Big Thing in Medical Care?
Most physicians in the United States have paper medical records — the sort that doctors have kept for generations.NEJM -- Personally Controlled Online Health Data -- The Next Big Thing in Medical Care?
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Health Care Blog: Federal health IT policy proves obsolete and out of touch
A lot has happened since 2004 in this area, though you'd hardly know it reading the ONC Plan.The Health Care Blog: Federal health IT policy proves obsolete and out of touch
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Monday, June 9, 2008
The Experience of Pay for Performance in English Family Practice: A Qualitative Study -- Campbell et al. 6 (3): 228 -- Annals of Family Medicine
PURPOSE We conducted an in-depth exploration of family physicians’ and nurses’ beliefs and concerns about changes to the family health care service as a result of the new pay-for-performance scheme in the United Kingdom (Quality and Outcomes Framework [QOF]).The Experience of Pay for Performance in English Family Practice: A Qualitative Study -- Campbell et al. 6 (3): 228 -- Annals of Family Medicine
JAMA -- Abstract: Comparison of Change in Quality of Care Between Safety-Net and Non-Safety-Net Hospitals, May 14, 2008, Werner et al. 299 (18): 2180
Safety-net hospitals tended to have smaller gains in quality performance measures over 3 years and were less likely to be high-performing over time than non–safety-net hospitals. An incentive system based on these measures has the potential to increase disparities among hospitals.JAMA -- Abstract: Comparison of Change in Quality of Care Between Safety-Net and Non-Safety-Net Hospitals, May 14, 2008, Werner et al. 299 (18): 2180
UnitedHealthcare data breach leads to ID theft at UC Irvine
Scammers used stolen data to file false tax returns, steal students' refundsUnitedHealthcare data breach leads to ID theft at UC Irvine
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eHealth News EU - Survey Takes Pulse of eHealth in Europe and Prescribes Wider ICT use Among Doctors
The European Commission today published a pan-European survey on electronic services in healthcare (eHealth) that shows 87% of European doctors (General Practitioners) use a computer, 48% with a broadband connection. European doctors increasingly store and send patients' data such as lab reports electronically.eHealth News EU - Survey Takes Pulse of eHealth in Europe and Prescribes Wider ICT use Among Doctors
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Friday, June 6, 2008
ASTM Committee on Healthcare Informatics Notes Use of CCR Standard in Google Health Beta Launch
ASTM Committee on Healthcare Informatics Notes Use of CCR Standard in Google Health Beta Launch: "Google Health beta currently supports a subset of the CCR standard's content, including vital signs, medications, problems and conditions, allergies, procedures, lab results and vaccinations. Incoming CCR XML files from sources such as another PHR and electronic health records or a pharmacy database may include additional sections of the CCR standard's content, for example, advance directives or family history data. At present, these more complete medical records will be stored within the Google Health application as 'notices' and are available for use at a later date. It is expected that, over time, Google Health's CCR profile will expand in terms of the content areas it includes."
Thursday, June 5, 2008
WHO | World Health Statistics 2008
"World Health Statistics 2008 presents the most recent health statistics for WHO’s 193 Member States."
WHO | World Health Statistics 2008
WHO | World Health Statistics 2008
Drupal and The Future of News - O'Reilly XML Blog
"Is Drupal on your IT map yet? Chances are pretty good that either you are shaking your head vigorously in the affirmative, or you have no idea what I’m talking about."
Drupal and The Future of News - O'Reilly XML Blog
Drupal and The Future of News - O'Reilly XML Blog
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Gartner Identifies Top Ten Disruptive Technologies for 2008 to 2012
Gartner’s top 10 disruptive technologies 2008-2012:Gartner Identifies Top Ten Disruptive Technologies for 2008 to 2012
* Multicore and hybrid processors
* Virtualisation and fabric computing
* Social networks and social software
* Cloud computing and cloud/Web platforms
* Web mashups
* User Interface
* Ubiquitous computing
* Contextual computing
* Augmented reality
* Semantics
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Copyright Quick Guide | Columbia University Copyright Advisory Office
Need a place to start with your copyright question? Copyright law fills volumes, but here are a few points that will help frame the issues:Copyright Quick Guide | Columbia University Copyright Advisory Office
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Cerner Officials Doubt Value of Microsoft, Google PHR Services - iHealthBeat
Cerner President Trace Devanny said he does not see much value in new personal health record services from Google and MicrosoftCerner Officials Doubt Value of Microsoft, Google PHR Services - iHealthBeat
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Healthcare IT Study Finds Mobility and Convenience Key to Productivity
2008 Identity Management Trends in Healthcare SurveyHealthcare IT Study Finds Mobility and Convenience Key to Productivity
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Austria's path toward nationwide electronic health...[Methods Inf Med. 2008] - PubMed Result
Austria's path toward nationwide electronic health...[Methods Inf Med. 2008] - PubMed Result: "After describing similar activities in several other countries, the authors explore the current situation of healthcare telematics and imminent steps toward the implementation of a lifelong EHR."
EU: eHealth Action Plan Progress report 2005
This progress report describes the main results of a first year of work since the publication of the eHealth Action Plan (2004): activities undertaken in 2005 by the European Commission and Member States together. The report reveals that there has particularly been a very close cooperation between the Commission services and the members of the i2010 subgroup on eHealth.epractice.eu
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The Health Care Blog: A Google Health Clinical Exam
The Health Care Blog: A Google Health Clinical Exam: "Not one more pixel need be spilt about the issues of privacy, security, HIPAA, metastatic data, third-party crashers, or corporate imperial overreach raised by the debut of Google Health. Let’s just snap on the latex gloves and do a quick exam."
SEEDIE.ORG - Society for Exorbitantly Expensive and Difficult to Implement EHR?s
SEEDIE.ORG - Society for Exorbitantly Expensive and Difficult to Implement EHR?s: "SEEDIE, the Society for Exorbitantly Expensive and Difficult to Implement EHR’s, is a healthcare IT standards organization that is completely funded and operated by a select group of proprietary electronic health record vendors."
Bill would let pharmacies sell medical records
Bill would let pharmacies sell medical records: "Pharmacies in California would be allowed to sell confidential patient prescription information to third-party marketing firms working for drug companies under a bill expected to be voted on Thursday by the state Senate."
The Health Care Blog: Vision for hospital's future HIT
The Health Care Blog: Vision for hospital's future HIT:
"We will lead the country in interoperable electronic health records
"We will lead the country in "social networking tools" for health care.
"We will use a combination of personal health records, electronic health records, and social networking tools to ensure continuity of care among all stakeholders in our community by 2011.
"We will lead the country in interoperable electronic health records
"We will lead the country in "social networking tools" for health care.
"We will use a combination of personal health records, electronic health records, and social networking tools to ensure continuity of care among all stakeholders in our community by 2011.
Medical Data Breaches Put Patients at Risk - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership
Twenty-one of the 101 of the breaches tracked so far this year by information security group Attrition.org occurred at health care organizations.Medical Data Breaches Put Patients at Risk - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership
Beyond The Efficiency Index: Finding A Better Way To Reduce Overuse And Increase Efficiency In Physician Care -- Greene et al., 10.1377/hlthaff.27.4.w
Beyond The Efficiency Index: Finding A Better Way To Reduce Overuse And Increase Efficiency In Physician Care -- Greene et al., 10.1377/hlthaff.27.4.w250 -- Health Affairs: "Current strategies for addressing health care costs stress physician performance measurement and commonly use an efficiency index (EI). During seven years of conducting individual practitioner pay-for-performance (P4P), we found that using EIs hindered our work on reducing overuse of services. This paper offers an alternative approach through the identification of variation in key cost drivers. As proof of concept, we apply this model to hypertension care. We then describe a project that decreased apparent overuse of fiberoptic laryngoscopy among otorhinolaryngologists. Focusing directly on reducing overuse improves cost efficiency without the barriers imposed by EI methodology."
E-Script Advocates Respond to AMA
"the May 22 letter to Congress from pharmacy, hospital, physician, insurer and vendor organizations contends that the lack of additional standards [cited by the AMA] presently is not a barrier to physician e-prescribing adoptionE-Script Advocates Respond to AMA
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InterSystems Targets RHIO Market with HealthShare
Interview with VP of strategic planning at InterSystems
Digital HealthCare
Digital HealthCare
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D.C. RHIO Sets Ambitious Plans
Digital HealthCare: "The District of Columbia RHIO plans to have EMR solutions installed at all six centers by September 2008, and hopes to have at least three functional by that time as well, said Baskerville. In addition, planners are looking to begin testing with local hospitals by November."
Towards IMIA 2015: the IMIA Strategic Plan
IMIA_Strategic_Plan.pdf (application/pdf Object)
approved by the IMIA General Assembly on 18 August 2007
International Medical Informatics Association
approved by the IMIA General Assembly on 18 August 2007
International Medical Informatics Association
National Voluntary Consensus Standards for Health Information Technology- Ongoing Projects - Projects - National Quality Forum
NQF Member and Public Comments Requested on the Draft ReportNational Voluntary Consensus Standards for Health Information Technology- Ongoing Projects - Projects - National Quality Forum
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Bio-IT World
Bio-IT World: "CDISC is also part of a group called BRIDG (Biomedical Research Integrated Domain Group), which is a model that spans CDISC and HL7 standards. The BRIDG group is working to support the eventual integration of clinical research and healthcare data by building a foundation for standards interoperability and consistency using CDISC standards."
Questions for Google - www.healthleadersmedia.com
Questions for Google - www.healthleadersmedia.com: "As a healthcare journalist, I've eagerly awaited the unveiling, but as a patient and healthcare consumer, I'm skeptical."
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Physicians debate computerizing medical records | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News
Physicians debate computerizing medical records | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News: "only a third of Texas physicians surveyed by the Texas Medical Association are using an electronic medical record system, up from 27 percent in 2005."
Bridges to Excellence Launches Medical Ho... ( Doctors can qualify for ...)
Bridges to Excellence Launches Medical Ho... ( Doctors can qualify for ...): "A medical home provides patients with access to quality health care from doctors who practice evidence-based guidelines; use appropriate health information technology; and demonstrate the use of 'best practices' while being accountable for the quality and value of care."
The Washington Times COMMENTARY: Information tech for health care
The Washington Times COMMENTARY: Information tech for health care: "Only about 14 percent of doctors and primarily large hospitals use electronic medical records and most of those don't have systems that can communicate with other caregivers of their mutual patients."
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
ACP: New E-Health Recommendations from American College of Physicians Aim to Improve Health Care Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Efficacy, and Access
In a new position paper released today by the American College of Physicians (ACP) at www.acponline.org/advocacy, the nation’s largest medical specialty organization says that collaboration among physicians, patients, technology developers, and policymakers must occur if e-health activities like electronic communication between physicians and their patients, remote monitoring of patients, personal and electronic health records, and patients seeking health information online are to transform health care in the U.S.ACP: New E-Health Recommendations from American College of Physicians Aim to Improve Health Care Quality, Safety, Efficiency, Efficacy, and Access
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Friday, May 23, 2008
HealthBlawg: PHRs, EHRs, privacy, functionality, and what the future might hold
"Back to the question of regulation: HIPAA seems to have left some gaping holes through which Microsoft's HealthVault and Google Health may pass. Those companies say that their privacy policies are more stringent than HIPAA and Google has said recently that serving ads on Google Health is not in the cards. The problem with relying on these statementsis simply that they are voluntary policies adopted by businesses that may change them over time. Other related parts of the health care information economy are similarly untouched by HIPAA."
HealthBlawg: PHRs, EHRs, privacy, functionality, and what the future might hold
HealthBlawg: PHRs, EHRs, privacy, functionality, and what the future might hold
UF Doctor Quits After Putting Medical Records at Risk
Firstcoastnews.com | Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Brunswick | UF Doctor Quits After Putting Medical Records at Risk
"'We deeply regret this event and apologize to our patients who it may have affected,' Dr. Nuss tells us. 'We have taken steps to prevent incidents of this type from occurring in the future and are continuing to educate our physicians and staff on our electronic data storage policies.'"
"'We deeply regret this event and apologize to our patients who it may have affected,' Dr. Nuss tells us. 'We have taken steps to prevent incidents of this type from occurring in the future and are continuing to educate our physicians and staff on our electronic data storage policies.'"
Google Funds OHSU Medical Image Retrieval Project
"'Image retrieval is less reliable than text retrieval partly because the algorithms to automatically identify image content are less well developed, but demand for efficient, secure image search engines is rising, among physicians and other medical users, said William Hersh, M.D., the project's lead investigator."
Health records going high-tech, 28 hospitals to share electronic info
Patient consent is required. The information is protected by security software and only accessible to authorized users. Every information request by a user will also be tracked.Health records going high-tech, 28 hospitals to share electronic info
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Wal-Mart Implementing EHR for Employees, In-store Clinics
In addition to full portability, the system supports multiple personal health applications and allows users to organize and summarize their information in ways that are most useful to them. The records are accessible only by the individual or others to whom the individual has granted permission; employers will not have access to their employees’ personal health records.Wal-Mart Implementing EHR for Employees, In-store Clinics
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Electronic health records may not be available in secondary care until 2015
The prediction will provide ammunition to critics calling for changes to the six year old project’s management, and the way it obtains patients’ consent for data to be shared.Electronic health records may not be available in secondary care until 2015 -- Cross 336 (7654): 1153 -- BMJ
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
$1M test of medical care -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY
Aside from access to a doctor, the medical home concept also promises better communication between caregivers. Backers see a team approach in dealing with patients, with more planning of ongoing care and the use of electronic medical data so doctors can easily know a patient's medical history.
$1M test of medical care -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY
$1M test of medical care -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY
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A more welcoming model for care - The Boston Globe
"What distinguishes a medical home from a conventional practice is a comprehensive approach to care from prevention through hospitalization that provides as many services as possible in one location and coordinates all other care, using both a personal touch and electronic medical records."
A more welcoming model for care - The Boston Globe
A more welcoming model for care - The Boston Globe
Health Blog : Savings from Health-Care Computerization May Be Overstated
The CBO says that “both studies appear to significantly overstate the savings for the health care system as a whole–and, by extension, for the federal budget” that health IT legislation could accomplish.Health Blog : Savings from Health-Care Computerization May Be Overstated
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Congressional Budget Office Releases Report on the costs and benefits of HIT
"Many people believe that health information technology (health IT) has the potential to transform the practice of health care by reducing costs and improving quality. In this paper, prepared at the request of the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) examines the evidence on the costs and benefits of health information technology, possible barriers to a broader distribution and use of it in hospitals and clinicians’ offices, and possible options for the federal government to promote use of health IT. In keeping with CBO’s mandate to provide objective, impartial analysis, the paper makes no policy recommendations."
PDF version of report available here.
PDF version of report available here.
EuroSOCAP: European Standards and Guidance on Privacy and Confidentiality in Healthcare
European Standards on Confidentiality and Privacy in Healthcare Among Vulnerable Patient Populations
EuroSOCAP: European Standards and Guidance on Privacy and Confidentiality in Healthcare
EuroSOCAP: European Standards and Guidance on Privacy and Confidentiality in Healthcare
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Medical Privacy News: Using Social Security number to identify medical records
"...civil right groups have promptly reacted by pointing out that such usage could open a dangerous backdoor in the security of the medical files and will allow the interconnection of the sensitive data."Medical Privacy News: Using Social Security number to identify medical records
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Comparison of information technology in general practice in 10 countries[Healthc Q. 2007] - PubMed
Pubmed Abstract:
"A study commissioned by Canada Health Infoway provides a comparative analysis of automation in general practice in 10 countries. The most common clinical application is the automation of medication prescriptions--even if it is not a mandatory requirement as it is in Norway. It is the clinical application that provides one of the biggest benefits to general practitioners as it addresses legibility concerns, can be a significant time saver (particularly for repeat prescriptions) and offers the potential to make use of decision-support capabilities. The transmission of laboratory results is the most common electronic clinical communication application."
Healthcare Quarterly 2007
"A study commissioned by Canada Health Infoway provides a comparative analysis of automation in general practice in 10 countries. The most common clinical application is the automation of medication prescriptions--even if it is not a mandatory requirement as it is in Norway. It is the clinical application that provides one of the biggest benefits to general practitioners as it addresses legibility concerns, can be a significant time saver (particularly for repeat prescriptions) and offers the potential to make use of decision-support capabilities. The transmission of laboratory results is the most common electronic clinical communication application."
Healthcare Quarterly 2007
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
German hospital uses RFID for patient identification
The goals: Easier patient data access and drug safetyGerman hospital uses RFID for patient identification
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Institute of Health Record and Information Management
"Timely, accurate Health Record information has always been important, and the move towards Electronic Health Records means that it is even more important to have standards in place, maintained by professionally qualified staff. IHRIM is recognised as the Authority in this specialised field and the educational role IHRIM plays in the field of Healthcare Information is second to none."
IHRIM | Members Benefits
IHRIM | Members Benefits
WHO/Europe - Country information
WHO information on 53 countries (not all of which I would consider European!)
WHO/Europe - Country information
WHO/Europe - Country information
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health, United Kingdom 2004
This section is based on publications of the European Observatory on Health Care Systems and Policies
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health... - Health system
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health... - Health system
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health, Germany 2004
This section is based on publications of the European Observatory on Health Care Systems and Policies
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health... - Health system
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health... - Health system
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health, Netherlands, 2004
This content is based on publications of the European Observatory on Health Care Systems and Policies.
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health... - Health system
WHO/Europe - Highlights on health... - Health system
Google Health Launches to Questions About Privacy
"users who sign up for the program must agree to grant "all or nothing" access to Google Health partner companies, including Walgreens, Quest Diagnostics and The Cleveland Clinic."
Google Health Launches to Questions About Privacy
Google Health Launches to Questions About Privacy
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Maryland's Three Largest Hospital Systems and Erickson Retirement Communities Collaborate on Health Information Exchange
CRISP (Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients), a non-profit joint venture formed by the four partner organizations, will be supported with $250,000 from the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) funded through the hospital rate setting system. It will develop recommendations on a broad range of policies, principles, and designs for the secure exchange of patient information across multiple provider settings.Maryland's Three Largest Hospital Systems and Erickson Retirement Communities Collaborate on Health Information Exchange
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Google Health: A Quick Hands-On Look
[Google] is trying to do an end-run around the health establishment by trying to get consumers to manually load their own medical information into their profiles. HealthVault allows this as well, but seems to have stronger partnerships with back-end health data providers.Google Health: A Quick Hands-On Look
Monday, May 19, 2008
Four-year delay for patient records
"An electronic system for patients' records will not be introduced to every NHS Trust in England until 2014/15 - four years later than planned"
Universal Mandatory Health Insurance In The Netherlands: A Model For The United States?
"Policy analysts consider the Netherlands health system a possible model for the United States. Since 2006 all Dutch citizens have to buy standardized individual health insurance coverage from a private insurer. Consumers have an annual choice among insurers, and insurers can selectively contract or integrate with health care providers. Subsidies make health insurance affordable for everyone. A Risk Equalization Fund compensates insurers for enrollees with predictably high medical expenses. The reform is a work in progress. So far the emphasis has been on the health insurance market. The challenge is now to successfully reform the market for the provision of health care."
Article in the May/June issue of Health Affairs
Article in the May/June issue of Health Affairs
IBM and HIPAAT Team to Give Patients Control Over Personal Health Information Access
"The IBM-HIPAAT collaboration extends patient-driven privacy to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Personal Health Records (PHRs) and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs). Combined IBM and HIPAAT technologies allow patients to easily specify who is granted access to their personal health information (PHI), what information can be accessed and when. They enable caregivers to implement and enforce patient consent directives, providing "break the glass" access to PHI and EHR data in emergency-care situations, where appropriate."
Friday, May 16, 2008
Researchers to Share Ideas in Virtual Research Park
"There have been so many instances where people have built great communities, but then without providing reasons to join, [the communities] fall flat on their face," Butcher said. "From the beginning, we have taken great strides to think about a plan to garner usership and provide value."
KnowledgeMesh
KnowledgeMesh
Medicare Acute Care Episode (ACE) Demonstration
The Acute Care Episode (ACE) Demonstration will provide global payments for acute care episodes within Medicare fee-for-service (FFS). The focus is on select orthopedic and cardiovascular inpatient procedures. ACE Demonstration goals are to: improve quality for FFS Medicare beneficiaries, produce savings for providers, beneficiaries, and Medicare using market-based mechanisms, improve price and quality transparency for improved decision making, and increase collaboration among providers.
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Shepherding Major Health System Reforms: a Conversation with German Health Minister Ulla Schmidt
Americans looking for role models among foreign health systems may find Germany’s, along with the Dutch system, of particular interest.
Shepherding Major Health System Reforms: A Conversation With German Health Minister Ulla Schmidt -- Cheng and Reinhardt 27 (3): w204 -- Health Affairs
Shepherding Major Health System Reforms: A Conversation With German Health Minister Ulla Schmidt -- Cheng and Reinhardt 27 (3): w204 -- Health Affairs
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A Living Model Of Managed Competition: A Conversation With Dutch Health Minister Ab Klink -- Enthoven 27 (3): w196 -- Health Affairs
In this November 2007 interview, Dutch health minister Ab Klink discussed his country’s system with Alain Enthoven. Enthoven is one of the chief architects of the "managed competition" model that laid the groundwork for the Clinton administration reform proposal in the 1990s and pending legislation in the Senate, as well as the current Dutch approach.
A Living Model Of Managed Competition: A Conversation With Dutch Health Minister Ab Klink -- Enthoven 27 (3): w196 -- Health Affairs
A Living Model Of Managed Competition: A Conversation With Dutch Health Minister Ab Klink -- Enthoven 27 (3): w196 -- Health Affairs
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Monitoring Hospital-Physician Contractural Arrangements to Comply with Changing Regulations
Summary of the federal anti-kickback and physician self-referral statutes prepared by Deloitte Forensic Center
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Health Data Systems Need a Comprehensive Privacy and Security Framework
new report from the Centers for Democracy and Technology
HealthBlawg: No pay for more never events: CMS proposes more never events and more hospital reporting obligations
As part of the proposed 2009 IPPS legislation, CMS has issued an expanded list of never events, and also proposed increasing hospital reporting obligations.
Performance Measures Using Electronic Health Records: Five Case Studies
"This article describes five case studies that illustrate both the benefits and challenges for providers in implementing new quality of care measures associated with the use of electronic data."
New Privacy Provisions Could Push Passage of Health IT Bill - iHealthBeat
The provisions would:
New Privacy Provisions Could Push Passage of Health IT Bill - iHealthBeat
* Prevent operators of personal health record databases from distributing patient information;
* Restrict the use of health information for marketing purposes;
* Require HHS to report to Congress about further privacy guidelines; and
* Guarantee individuals the right to view a copy of their electronic health records.
New Privacy Provisions Could Push Passage of Health IT Bill - iHealthBeat
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Google Health: Birth of a Giant - Health Management Technology
"The first release is slated to enable users to download or "pull" their medical records from multiple sources directly into their Google Health accounts, including medications, conditions, allergies, test results and immunizations, or, they can input the data themselves. Users can then send or "push" their data directly to caregivers and hospitals. Eventually, users will be able to push the data contained in their accounts to doctors and relatives in a "read only" manner, as well as other features Google has in mind."
Google Health: Birth of a Giant - Health Management Technology
Google Health: Birth of a Giant - Health Management Technology
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