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Blumenthal: "It's just the beginning of the beginning"by Patty Enrado
I don't normally blog on Fridays, but after speaking with Dr. David Blumenthal, head of ONC, yesterday after the announcement of the final two Beacon communities, I didn't want to wait to post until Tuesday.
Recent Posts
EHR market’s exponential growth
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan pegs the EHR market to double in growth in three years, from $1.3 billion in 2009 to an estimated $2.6 billion in 2012. The research firm noted that the HITECH Act's federal incentive programs and healthcare reform are two of the drivers for the uptick. Read More
Date: Sep 02, 2010
Detroit Medical Center posts ROI from EMR deployment
The recent announcement by Detroit Medical Center officials that the deployment of their EMR has reaped five million dollars in savings and improved patient safety is tempered by the fact that the hospital's journey began in 1998. Furthermore, DMC pumped $50 million through the years to get its system up and running. This should not discourage hospitals that are just now implementing EMRs. Read More
Date: Sep 01, 2010
It's official: CCHIT and the Drummond Group can certify EHR products
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced that it has authorized the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology and the Drummond Group to certify EHR products to qualify for the federal incentives for meaningful use of EHRs. Read More
Date: Aug 31, 2010
Hospital use of EHRs: Not much progress
A recent report shows that despite the big push for health IT adoption, only 2 percent of hospitals in the U.S. can meet the federal government's criteria for meaningful use of EHRs. Are you surprised? Read More
Date: Aug 30, 2010
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan pegs the EHR market to double in growth in three years, from $1.3 billion in 2009 to an estimated $2.6 billion in 2012. The research firm noted that the HITECH Act's federal incentive programs and healthcare reform are two of the drivers for the uptick. Read More
Date: Sep 02, 2010
Detroit Medical Center posts ROI from EMR deployment
The recent announcement by Detroit Medical Center officials that the deployment of their EMR has reaped five million dollars in savings and improved patient safety is tempered by the fact that the hospital's journey began in 1998. Furthermore, DMC pumped $50 million through the years to get its system up and running. This should not discourage hospitals that are just now implementing EMRs. Read More
Date: Sep 01, 2010
It's official: CCHIT and the Drummond Group can certify EHR products
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced that it has authorized the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology and the Drummond Group to certify EHR products to qualify for the federal incentives for meaningful use of EHRs. Read More
Date: Aug 31, 2010
Hospital use of EHRs: Not much progress
A recent report shows that despite the big push for health IT adoption, only 2 percent of hospitals in the U.S. can meet the federal government's criteria for meaningful use of EHRs. Are you surprised? Read More
Date: Aug 30, 2010
Recent Comments
Should physicians nearing retirement deploy EHRs?
Posted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 - 12:34 AM
Every practice owned by a physician nearing retirement has different issues to content with, and as such, they have to weigh the pros and cons aligned with their situation. If physician offices are having issues trying to determine what's the right answer for them, they should contact their local regional extension centers for help.
Posted by Patty Enrado On Aug 30, 2010 Read More
Hospitals and physician offices should collaborate over EHRs
Posted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 - 12:31 AM
You're right. Apologies for not making that clear. On that point, this is a nice collaboration.
Posted by Patty Enrado On Aug 30, 2010 Read More
Buying your EHR from Apple's iTunes store
Posted on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 - 12:29 PM
CCHIT certification is a must, and can be accomplished fairly easily as many EMR vendors already have. However, and this is a big BUT, a Smartphone based EMR app can theoretically be downloaded by thousands of medical practices/patients daily to share information. Is any company prepared for the immediate onslaught of support calls? This obstacle cannot be overlooked. allergy symptoms
Posted by maskj57 On Aug 29, 2010 Read More
Should physicians nearing retirement deploy EHRs?
Posted on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 - 08:12 PM
I've run into quite a few doctors lately who state they will retire before they will implement an EMR system. Of course, these are mostly docs in the late 50's to late 60's. I've also run into physicians who are retiring in a few years that are implementing an EMR to get the immediate benefit of electronic records and to also improve the value of the practice. The thought is if the practices is completely electronic, it will be easier for a new physician to take over the practice and a premium can be charged for selling the practice. The correct answer I ...
Posted by mslice On Aug 27, 2010 Read More
Hospitals and physician offices should collaborate over EHRs
Posted on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 - 09:16 AM
That is good to hear! Actually, it is Kettering Health Network's system developed by CentriHealth. WellPoint has been working with us on the project.
Posted by daytonhealthkonnect On Aug 26, 2010 Read More
Posted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 - 12:34 AM
Every practice owned by a physician nearing retirement has different issues to content with, and as such, they have to weigh the pros and cons aligned with their situation. If physician offices are having issues trying to determine what's the right answer for them, they should contact their local regional extension centers for help.
Posted by Patty Enrado On Aug 30, 2010 Read More
Hospitals and physician offices should collaborate over EHRs
Posted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 - 12:31 AM
You're right. Apologies for not making that clear. On that point, this is a nice collaboration.
Posted by Patty Enrado On Aug 30, 2010 Read More
Buying your EHR from Apple's iTunes store
Posted on Sun, Aug 29, 2010 - 12:29 PM
CCHIT certification is a must, and can be accomplished fairly easily as many EMR vendors already have. However, and this is a big BUT, a Smartphone based EMR app can theoretically be downloaded by thousands of medical practices/patients daily to share information. Is any company prepared for the immediate onslaught of support calls? This obstacle cannot be overlooked. allergy symptoms
Posted by maskj57 On Aug 29, 2010 Read More
Should physicians nearing retirement deploy EHRs?
Posted on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 - 08:12 PM
I've run into quite a few doctors lately who state they will retire before they will implement an EMR system. Of course, these are mostly docs in the late 50's to late 60's. I've also run into physicians who are retiring in a few years that are implementing an EMR to get the immediate benefit of electronic records and to also improve the value of the practice. The thought is if the practices is completely electronic, it will be easier for a new physician to take over the practice and a premium can be charged for selling the practice. The correct answer I ...
Posted by mslice On Aug 27, 2010 Read More
Hospitals and physician offices should collaborate over EHRs
Posted on Thu, Aug 26, 2010 - 09:16 AM
That is good to hear! Actually, it is Kettering Health Network's system developed by CentriHealth. WellPoint has been working with us on the project.
Posted by daytonhealthkonnect On Aug 26, 2010 Read More
