Clinical data analytics software and systems
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Feature
15 Jan 2021
Real-time customer experience in healthcare is on the horizon
Forrester's chief business technology officer explains how tools that capture data in real time can help healthcare organizations improve customer experience in a post-pandemic future. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Nov 2020
InterSystems IRIS Data Platform reduces complexity for Epic customers
Epic is using the InterSystems IRIS Data Platform for data ingestion and analysis in its latest release of its EHR. Scott Gnau, vice president of data platforms at InterSystems, said the IRIS Data ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2011
HIMSS 2011 conference coverage from SearchHealthIT.com
Get the latest news and updates from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2011 conference at SearchHealthIT.com's exclusive coverage page. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2011
Developing a virtualized environment no easy task in health care
Providers considering a virtualized environment must know which platforms their EHR vendors support. They likely will need the expertise and resources to manage multiple systems. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
03 Jan 2011
FAQ: What is health data archiving?
Data archiving lets health care providers store patient records for years, as state and federal laws require. This FAQ addresses types of storage, outsourcing and other concerns. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
09 Dec 2010
Briefing: How to avoid a health care data breach
A data breach can be quite costly to a provider's budget and reputation. This briefing offers advice for securing health care data to comply with HIPAA and HITECH Act rules. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2010
Using LDAP authentication to limit EHR data access
With role-based LDAP authentication, "naming models" define the types of patient information an end user can and can't access. This technology improves information security and reduces errors. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
25 Oct 2010
FAQ: How is server virtualization technology used in health care?
Server virtualization technology helps organizations cut maintenance and administration costs while improving performance. But health care providers must keep a few things in mind. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2010
CCHIT-certified EHR systems for meaningful use
This tip lists CCHIT-certified electronic health record systems. CCHIT is one of several groups that have received ONC approval to test and certify EHR software for meaningful use. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Oct 2010
FAQ: How will the transition to ICD-10 codes affect health IT?
As of Oct. 1, 2015, U.S. health care providers must use ICD-10 codes when they submit medical claims. This FAQ addresses what the transition means and how providers can prepare. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Sep 2010
How EHR standards align with meaningful use
Federal EHR standards outline the things a system must do to be certified for meaningful use. This chart lists each standard and its corresponding meaningful use requirement. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2010
How the HITECH Act changes HIPAA compliance
Thanks to the HITECH Act, HIPAA compliance has become stricter, with bigger fines for data breaches and restrictions on the use of personal data. This tip outlines the major changes to HIPAA compliance. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2010
After EHR system implementation, maintenance, service questions remain
Once an EHR system is installed, attention turns to maintenance, service and support. Using an IT service provider for such tasks may be the best bet for small practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Aug 2010
State HIE list from the HITECH Act
The HITECH Act allocated nearly $550 million to develop a health information exchange in each U.S. state and territory. This tip lists each state's HIE and who's in charge. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Jun 2010
SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go
SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go, featuring interviews with health IT leaders and advice from health IT experts. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 May 2010
FAQ: Which federal agencies administer the HITECH Act?
The HITECH Act sets many goals for the adoption of EHR technology. This FAQ explains which federal agencies and committees oversee meaningful use, standards and other health IT policies. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
21 Apr 2010
FAQ guides for health care IT
These FAQ guides provide detailed answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in health care IT, plus links to related articles, tips and terms. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2010
Products meeting CCHIT ARRA certification standards
Using products that meet the preliminary certification standards of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is required for reimbursement under the ARRA legislation. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2010
Choosing the right health care servers is no easy task
How can CIOs choose the right health care servers for their application environments? Learn more about the types of servers needed and how to rate the requirements for each. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2010
Health information exchanges key to connecting hospitals, providers
Using health information exchanges helps bring hospitals, providers, patients and even rival institutions together, three CIOs suggest in a panel discussion at HIMSS10. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2010
National health IT policy coordinator ready to implement rules
David Blumenthal, the national coordinator for health IT policy, said at HIMSS10 that his work is starting to shift from drafting regulations to implementing and supporting them. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2010
Clinical data warehouse boosts research, patient care quality
At least for larger facilities, the answer to the problem of hospital patient data in discrete silos could be a clinical data warehouse, as the UNC Healthcare System discovered. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2010
Keeping up with EHR certification, CCHIT certification and funding OR Developments in EHR certificat
Government and certification bodies are moving at 'supersonic speed' to establish EHR certifications and funding criteria: What you need to know to keep up. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
04 Feb 2010
FAQ: How does meaningful use affect health care IT?
Meaningful use requirements for electronic health records systems aim to improve the quality of health care and reduce costs. But as this FAQ shows, achieving meaningful use is not easy. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2009
Tiered storage, SANs essential for electronic health records, images
Image and electronic health record data storage are a long-term problem for health care IT administrators. Tiered storage and SANs can help prioritize management. Continue Reading