Healthcare IT News reports that the Ohio State Medical Association has seen a definite improvement in adoption of Electronic Medical Records with its new Standards of Excellence program. Read more...

BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners is a newly formed $116-million fund to which 11 independent Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield companies have committed capital. The fund invests in technologies, products, and services in the U.S. healthcare industry that promote efficiency, lower costs, and improve options for consumers. In a unique partnership, the fund is managed jointly by representatives from the Association, the participating Blue Plans, and Sandbox Industries, a Chicago-based venture capital firm. Read more...

As the use of EMRs and advanced medical software has become more important in recent years, more physicians are finding themselves in need of a quality laptop computer. The perfect laptop is subjective to its user. When looking for one to purchase, it is best to summarize the main functions of the computer and determine the minimum requirements that will fulfill this purpose. Read more...