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3M Mobile Dictaton: Dictation on the Go E-mail
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
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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More Doctors See Twitter as a Valuable Tool E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 02 April 2010 00:00
The latest poll conducted by Case Western University asked physicians and other medical professionals whether Twitter would become an essential tool for medical practices. Surprisingly 59% of respondents answered “Yes”. This differs from responses on a similar poll less then a year ago. In August of 2009, a poll of the medical community showed that 45% percent of respondents didn’t even use Twitter.
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Industry Experts Question EHR Vendor Viability E-mail
Written by Cynthia Atoji   
Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00
Some physicians spend less time shopping for EHRs than when looking for a car or house, says Margret Amatayakul, a prominent health care information technology consultant, in a Huffington Post Investigative Report < http://huffpostfund.org/stories/2010/01/shopping-health-software-some-doctors-get-buyer’s-remorse>. So it’s no wonder that many physicians – who have little experience purchasing such sophisticated systems – are suffering from buyer’s remorse.
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The Future of Personal Health Records E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Just a few years ago, personal health records leapt into the spotlight. With physicians slow to adopt electronic medical records, not to mention the lingering questions about the interoperability and portability of those electronic records, personal health records seemed like the perfect solution.  Both Google and Microsoft launched online personal health records.

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SharEHR Streamlining the Exchange of Patient Information E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 19 March 2010 00:00
One reason physicians are reluctant to switch to an EMR system is interoperability. Having an electronic record system may not eliminate the need to fax or mail patient information. Yet, HIPAA restrictions and the high failure rate of fax and mail make those methods an imperfect way to transfer data.
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Apps Make Access to Electronic Medical Records Easier E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Friday, 15 January 2010 14:18
Need to check a patient’s test results or make follow up notes in a patient’s file but you are away from the computer? If you have an iPhone or an iTouch you’re in luck, now there is an app for that.  One of the big selling points of an electronic medical record system is access. Therefore, it is no surprise that as electronic medical records gain acceptance with doctors, they are demanding better access to the records on the go.
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Cloud Computing & HIE E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 00:00
What makes a successful health information exchange? Well, according to a study done by KLAS, a healthcare market research firm, it appears that the most successful health information exchanges are those that are the least complex. The smaller health information exchanges or regional health information organizations often perform better then large-scale health information exchanges.
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MediBid Creates New Options E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Monday, 04 January 2010 00:00
Without a doubt, one of the major concerns for any physician in practice is controlling the overall cost of running a practice. Many physicians feel that too much time is spent watching revenue streams, preparing paperwork and dealing with insurance companies instead of treating patients.
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