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Regional Extension Centers Provide EMR Advice E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 25 June 2010 00:00
There isn’t a physician out there, who isn’t aware that the federal government has mandated that all physicians must have an electronic record system in place by 2014 or suffer the financial consequences. Still, many physicians are reluctant to make the switch. For some it is simple a matter of procrastination, for others it is a lack confidence in their ability to pick a good system and implement it.
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iPad For Doctors E-mail
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Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 11 June 2010 00:00
Apple hopes the iPad will become the point of care tool for doctors and patients. Designed with a large screen, which is perfect for viewing images and access to over 4,000 health and fitness apps at the AppStore, it offers many options for healthcare professionals.
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Mobile Clinical Decision Support E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 30 April 2010 00:00
Physicians frequently turn to clinical decision support software to help diagnose and treat patients. Not only does the software facilitate an accurate diagnosis, but also many doctors feel it contributes to reduced healthcare costs. By providing an accurate diagnosis the first time, return visits are eliminated, along with referrals and unnecessary tests.
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Mobile Continuing Education Credits E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 28 May 2010 00:00
Staying up to date with continuing education is important to a doctor; their patients expect them to be abreast of the most current developments in the medical field. Yet, it can be very difficult to find the time to sit down and take the continuing education classes.
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Open source EMRs E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 00:00
Selecting an electronic medical record system is a complicated process. With so many different proprietary software choices available, it can be hard for a doctor to decide which package will work best for them. Further complicating the decision is the fact that the price of the software often doesn’t include the hardware upgrades and technical support necessary to bring the software online. Since the software itself represents a significant investment, it is no wonder that many physicians are reluctant to make the switch to electronic medical records.

There is another alternative to proprietary software systems, open source electronic medical record systems.

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Healthcare Reform: More Money for Health IT? E-mail
Written by Cynthia Atoji   
Tuesday, 23 March 2010 09:11

On March 21, 2010, the House passed health care reform: www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform. It’s imperfect but a new beginning, passed during the spring equinox. The divisive fight over the bill was like watching a boxing match, full of bruises and cuts to both sides.

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Meaningful Use & EHRs E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 05 March 2010 00:00
Doctors spend a lot of time deciding on an electronic healthrecord system. They are often times overwhelmed by the myriad of systems offered and how to determine if a system is right for them. In addition to worrying about choosing the right system for their practice, they now have to pick a system that will demonstrate meaningful use.
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3M Mobile Dictaton: Dictation on the Go E-mail
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Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 16 April 2010 00:00
Dictation is a necessary but time-consuming job. While dictation software has made the task a whole lot easier, most still require that the physician be in front of a computer for the duration of the dictation. Of course, this is a big step up from the days when physicians had to send tapes off to a transcription service.
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Seven Habits of Highly Resilient Organizations E-mail
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Written by Kurt Martin   
Monday, 15 February 2010 15:04

Seven Habits of Highly Resilient OrganizationsSmall and mid-sized organizations are especially at risk when disaster strikes, since few have the resources or knowledge to develop full-scale continuity plans.  Often, first actions are directed toward the protection of physical property.  But more important than an organization’s physical property is ensuring the integrity of its data, communications capabilities and the information technology infrastructure to support both – regardless of the circumstances surrounding a disaster. 

These habits are provided by CDW-G’s team of technology specialists and systems engineers, who are experts in evaluating and designing technology solutions for government agencies, educational institutions and healthcare facilities.

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