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Michigan Wants Better Data Exchange E-mail
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Monday, 13 February 2012 19:05

University of Michigan researchers want the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to place a greater emphasis on record synchronization.

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Electronic Health Record Obstacles E-mail
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Monday, 06 February 2012 19:33
While many doctors and hospitals are switching to electronic medical records, reports Emax, several obstacles remain, including funding and concerns about confidentiality.  
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Maine Gets Grant to Help Share Electronic Medical Records E-mail
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Monday, 13 February 2012 19:05

The Center for Integrated Health Solutions has awarded Maine a grant, reports Healthcare IT News. The grant totaling $600,000 will help behavioral health providers and general medical providers share patient information electronically.

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Second Rule of Stage 2 of HITECH In Process E-mail
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Monday, 06 February 2012 19:33
Federal regulators moved one-step closer to releasing the second rule Stage 2 of the HITECH Act, according to Gov Info Security. The rule, drafted by the Department of Health and Human Services and submitted to the OMB, outlines how hospitals and physicians must meaningfully use electronic health records.  
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Electronic Health Records Impact Patient Safety: Report E-mail
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Monday, 23 January 2012 19:23

A new report on patient safety published by the AMA indicates there are several widespread safety concerns in ambulatory care, reports Information Week.

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New Clinical Decision Support App E-mail
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Monday, 06 February 2012 19:33
Researchers at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston have designed a new clinical decision support tool, reports Information Week. The tool is designed to give doctors a more complete patient problem list within the electronic health record.
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Insurer Creates Network in Penn. E-mail
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Sunday, 29 January 2012 21:30

Highmark Inc., a health insurance company, will invest $500 million dollars to develop a network of doctors in Western Pennsylvania, according to Pittsburgh Live.

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