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Hospitals boost IT spending plans
MGMA: Proposed HIPAA Disclosures Rule 'Unworkable'
July 28, 2011
Study of medical device rules is attacked, unseen
CHIME, MGMA rap proposed HIPAA regulations
JNCI: Mammo CAD offers equivocal health benefits
Some states plow ahead on HIEs
Hospitals don’t always plan for ’hybrid’ EMRs
Hospital scans palms to pull up medical records
AHIMA: Proposed HIPAA Access Requirement a 'Significant Burden'
July 27, 2011
AMA, 91 groups call on CMS to alter e-prescribing penalties
July 26, 2011
Mesh used in pelvic surgeries under scrutiny
A light switch for bacterial infections
CCHIT: Don’t buy a new EHR just yet
July 25, 2011
FL woman begs for kidney donor on Craigslist
July 22, 2011
CMS partners to move beyond 'pay and chase' anti-fraud efforts
Mobile apps: Proposed FDA rule will disrupt industry
July 21, 2011
Mayo Clinic builds next-gen HIE
Opinion: Include mental health, addiction providers in MU incentives
Bill seeks 'parity' in MU incentives
July 20, 2011
FCC criticized for not spending on telemedicine
FDA panel to review heart valve for those too sick for surgery
Shuttered RHIO CareSpark’s chairman not giving up
FDA Defines Its Authority Over Mobile Medical Apps
July 19, 2011
Beth Israel data breach may affect more than 2K patients
Texas Children’s Hospital uses laser surgery for epilepsy
Implant chip will improve care
Robotic surgery extends its reach in healthcare, hospital marketing
4 ways digital hospital signage improves hospital experience
A heart pump without a cord
New MGMA chief brings patient safety, EHR expertise
July 18, 2011
Radiation concerns close hospital ER
July 15, 2011
Patient alleges Tufts breached privacy
Federal budget battle won't threaten MU dollars
It’s not complicated doctor -- Don’t be Facebook friends with patients
July 14, 2011
FDA reevaluating vaginal mesh implants
Stakeholders React to Proposed HIX Rules
July 12, 2011
J&J may face up to $1B in lawsuits, analysts say
Telemedicine improves stroke care at hospitals
Physician advocates key for achieving MU
How to redesign the EMR user experience
Monkey business in Indian hospital
HHS Releases Proposed Rules for HIX
July 11, 2011
Disney Applies Technology to Improve Patient Experience
July 8, 2011
Lab-made trachea saves man
SD hospital makes do with 'antiquated' equipment
Mayo Clinic launches social network
July 7, 2011
Rural health centers seek to participate in EHR incentive programs
Delays force feds to propose EHR reporting changes
5 Must-Have Provisions in a Data Recovery Contract
How to Recover Health Data After Disaster
How Hospitals Address Patient Experience via Mobile Apps
July 6, 2011
Less paper, better ER? One rural hospital’s bid
HIPAA 5010 backup plan chant grows louder
State HIE leaders face uphill journey to health data interoperability
July 5, 2011
Device price secrecy may drive up costs at Miami's Jackson Health
July 1, 2011
EMR safety in spotlight after baby’s death
Local laws fighting fat under siege
HHS Issues Final Interim 'Red Tape' Rule