Published by patricia on 03 Sep 2010
Health care critics speak
Ricky Landry, of Zuppardo s Family Supermarket, in Metairie, is concerned that the new federal health-care plan will force his business to increase grocery prices.
Published by patricia on 02 Sep 2010
Area counties share in $13.8 million health information award
CINCINNATI The Greater Cincinnati Health Bridge Inc. will receive $13.8 million in federal funding to help health providers utilize health information technology in a 16-county area, including parts of the Miami Valley.The announcement was made Thursday, Sept. 2, by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who was scheduled to make the announcement in Cincinnati.
Published by patricia on 01 Sep 2010
Cambridge Health Alliance appoints chief medical information officer
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA has named Hilary Worthen its chief medical information officer. He most recently served as CHA s senior director of clinical informatics.
Published by patricia on 31 Aug 2010
Cambridge Health Alliance appoints chief medical information officer
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA has named Hilary Worthen its chief medical information officer. He most recently served as CHA s senior director of clinical informatics.
Published by patricia on 30 Aug 2010
Impact of Health Reform, Emerging Care Models Explored at GE Healthcare IT National Users’ Conference
BOSTON—-Industry changes are top of mind for executives at hospitals, medical colleges and hospital networks across the United States and will be actively discussed at this week s GE Centricity Business National Users Conference.
Published by patricia on 27 Aug 2010
MAXIMUS Launches Solutions To Help States Develop Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs
MAXIMUS, Inc. (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced that it has launched its Meaningful Use Solutions to help states develop and implement their Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive programs. In order to encourage “meaningful use” of health information technology (HIT) among providers, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and the …
Published by patricia on 26 Aug 2010
Lockheed Martin awarded contracts to accelerate advancement of Nationwide Health Information Network
Lockheed Martin will take steps to accelerate the advancement of digital health records and secure health information exchanges with two new agreements to support the Nationwide Health Information Network. The contracts, which were awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), total $9 million over two years.
Published by patricia on 25 Aug 2010
Health Law Continues To Be Embroiled In Politics, Though Toned Down
In a bid to rally support for the health overhaul among doctors, a White House official underscored both sticks and carrots the federal government is offering the health industry, Reuters reports: “Administration officials said the new law will provide doctors with information technology and incentives to improve the care they deliver, but only if they cooperate…
Published by patricia on 24 Aug 2010
$27 Million in Funding for Electronic Health Records
RESTON, Va., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Contractors will find comprehensive information and current opportunities related to state and local governments’ electronic health records (EHR) incentives program through INPUT’s Electronic Health Record Incentive Funding and Certification Program. The report covers funding sources, information technology implications, and certification requirements that …
Published by patricia on 23 Aug 2010
Health reform: White House makes case to doctors
President Barack Obama’s administration asked U.S. doctors on Monday to get on board with health reform legislation passed in March, saying those who embrace change will prosper.