Health IT infrastructure
Health IT infrastructure comprises the hardware, software and networking components responsible for health data storage, retrieval and exchange. Understand why a comprehensive infrastructure of servers, cloud storage, EHR systems and interoperability applications is essential for secure, efficient data management and communication among healthcare providers.
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24 Nov 2025
Oracle Health designated QHIN under TEFCA data sharing framework
Eleven data exchanges have now received Qualified Health Information Network status, more than double the number that were recognized when the federal government’s framework first went live. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2025
Tokens, trust and TEFCA: Navigating IAS and HIPAA risk
Legal expert breaks down TEFCA's identity-proofing challenge. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2021
Former EHR Vendor Epic Leader Joins Health IT Firm, Chief Rev Officer
A former revenue cycle implementation manager at EHR vendor Epic will begin a new position at health IT consulting firm Incisive Consultants. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2021
Oracle Acquires EHR Vendor Cerner for $28.3 Billion in Equity
Oracle’s acquisition of EHR vendor Cerner is set to advance health IT usability for decreased clinician burden, officials say. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2021
Amazon Health IT Partnership Aims to Enhance Clinical Communication
Amazon has partnered with a health IT company to create an ambient clinical intelligence tool that is set to streamline clinical communication. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
Private Equity Firms Acquire Cloud-Based EHR Vendor athenahealth
As the industry continues to adopt cloud health IT, two private equity firms have announced the acquisition of cloud-based EHR vendor athenahealth. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Creates Chief Health Officer Role
Nasim Afsar, MD, MBA, MHM, will lead EHR vendor Cerner’s quality and patient safety, government affairs, and continuous improvement organizations. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2021
Surescripts CEO Announces Retirement After 30 Years in Health IT
The health IT executive will retire from his position as Surescripts chief executive officer effective December 31, 2022. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2021
Surescripts ePrescribing Health IT Boosts Drug Price Transparency
Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit health IT supports drug price transparency to enhance affordability and medication adherence. Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2021
EHR Vendor Epic Appeals Damages Case to the US Supreme Court
EHR Vendor Epic has appealed to the Supreme Court after the Seventh Circuit reduced its award for a trade secret case that began in 2015. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Launches Clinical Research Operating Unit
The EHR vendor’s new operating unit, Cerner EnvizaSM, will focus on making the clinical research process more inclusive and efficient. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
KLAS Report Weighs Clinical Decision Support Costs, Health IT Benefits
High costs and outdated interfaces among clinical decision support market share leaders led some customers to choose other health IT solutions. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces Key Trends to Close Out 2021
The healthcare industry will prioritize patient and clinician experience, data protection, and operational efficiency as 2021 nears its end, EHR vendor Cerner announced. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Epic Unveils Website for Health IT Best Practices, Education
EHR vendor Epic has created a new website that gives healthcare stakeholders a place to share best practices to maximize their health IT investment. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Co-Hosts Pediatric Care Health IT Innovation Event
The EHR vendor co-hosted an accelerator event with RPM, rare disease, and patient education tracks to boost pediatric care health IT innovation. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
Former Epic CFO Joins Specialty EHR Vendor Board of Directors
Former Epic CFO Anita Pramoda has joined the board of directors at Kipu, a specialty EHR vendor for substance abuse and behavioral health centers. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2021
EHR Vendor Epic Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Mask Requirement
As COVID-19 cases rise across the country, Verona-based EHR vendor Epic Systems has announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all US employees. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2021
Health IT Vendors Partner on EHR-Based Clinical Research Network
Two health IT companies created an EHR-based clinical research network to streamline clinical trial recruitment and diversify patient participation. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces 'Hundreds' of Layoffs, Workforce Reduction
Leading EHR vendor Cerner Corp has announced a significant workforce reduction that is expected to effect hundreds of its Kansas City employees. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Announces Hybrid Workforce to Foster Innovation
After more than a year of working from home, most of the EHR vendor’s associates will be able to choose whether they work in-person or virtually. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
Cerner CEO Brent Shafer Announces Exit During Q1 Earnings Call
Cerner Chairman and CEO Brent Shafer will help identify his successor before he transitions to a senior advisor role for a year. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2021
EHR Vendors Talk COVID-19 Lessons Learned, Health IT Future
Leaders from Epic Systems, Cerner, and MEDITECH led a keynote discussion about how COVID-19 impacted health IT and how it will look moving forward. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2021
eClinicalWorks Launches COVID-19 Vaccine EHR Solution
The eClinicalWorks COVID-19 vaccine EHR solution embeds directly into a health system’s EHR to boost patient safety and mitigate clinician burden. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2021
athenahealth Launches EHR Coding Solution to Mitigate Clinician Burnout
An athenahealth client observed a 50 percent decline in clinician coding time after implementing the EHR coding solution. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
NH Critical Access Hospital Taps MEDITECH Web-Based EHR Platform
MEDITECH, KLAS’ top small hospital EHR vendor, will implement its web-based EHR platform at a critical access hospital in central New Hampshire. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2021
Epic in Process of Developing AI EHR Documentation Assistant
Judy Faulkner told Vanderbilt University health IT experts that Epic will launch its own AI EHR documentation assistant within two years. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2021
175 COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Tap Cerner EHR Solution
EHR vendor Cerner said its solution streamlines the COVID-19 vaccination process by helping its users identify, register, and vaccinate patients across the country. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2021
Despite 2020 Earnings Dip, EHR Vendor Cerner Optimistic for 2021
EHR vendor Cerner identified COVID-19 as a main cause for the revenue decline from last year. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2021
KLAS Ranks EHR Clinical Documentation Improvement Tools, Vendors
Healthcare organizations with EHR clinical documentation improvement tools ranked Iodine and ChartWise as the clear vendors of choice. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2021
Epic, NextGen Healthcare, athenahealth Boast Top EHR Training
Epic, NextGen Healthcare, and athenahealth customers topped their EHR vendor competitors in EHR training quality, which is one of the main ingredients for EHR satisfaction. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2021
Epic Systems, athenahealth, MEDITECH Top 2021 Best in KLAS Awards
Although Epic Systems was presented 11 Best in KLAS awards, athenahealth, MEDITECH, and Cerner excelled. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2021
Epic Systems Awarded 2021 Best in KLAS for Top Overall Suite
Epic Systems stood above its EHR vendor peers after taking home 11 Best in KLAS awards. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Eyes Developing a $1 Billion Data Business
Cerner exceeded its data business goals in 2020 and is looking to explode in 2021 and beyond. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 May 2019
Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO)
A Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) is a group of organizations within a specific area that share healthcare-related information electronically according to accepted healthcare information technology (HIT) standards. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2019
remote patient monitoring (RPM)
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a subcategory of homecare telehealth that allows patients to use mobile medical devices or technology to gather patient-generated health data (PGHD) and send it to healthcare professionals. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2018
mHealth (mobile health)
mHealth (mobile health) is a general term for the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology in medical care. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2018
value-based healthcare
Value-based healthcare, also known as value-based care, is a payment model that rewards healthcare providers for providing quality care to patients. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2017
Allscripts Acquires NantHealth Patient Engagement Assets
Allscripts recently acquired a portion of NantHealth’s heath IT assets after the latter reported $70 million in losses. Continue Reading
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23 May 2017
2017 KLAS Report Names Epic, InterSystems Worldwide Frontrunners
A recent KLAS report shows Epic Systems contracted 8,190 beds in 2016—the highest number earned by any EHR company worldwide. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2016
eClinicalWorks
eClinicalWorks is a Massachusetts-based company that sells electronic medical record (EMR), practice management (PM) and personal health record (PHR) software and services to reportedly more than 115,000 physicians and 70,000 facilities in the United States. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2015
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is a physician group that works for healthcare reform and publishes a collection of medical journals. Continue Reading