Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use

In a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, AHA Jan. 2 expressed concern that a proposed rule intended to create disincentives for health care providers to interfere with the access, exchange or use of…
Nearly 15 years ago, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine estimated that only 1.5% of acute care general medical and surgical hospitals had a comprehensive electronic health records system.
Epic, the electronic health records company, is revamping how its end users connect with third-party applications. In its Connection Hub slated to launch early next year, vendors with a connection to Epic can list their apps and self-report if they have achieved successful data exchange.
Ambient intelligence and virtual assistant solutions can help limit the amount of time physicians spend interacting with the electronic health record (EHR), freeing up time to spend with their patients and families and creating a better care delivery experience. Join Travis Bias, DO, chief medical…