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Editor's Picks
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UnitedHealthcare rolling out statewide information services
UnitedHealthcare is the first national health plan to partner with the California Regional Health Information Organization and agree to pay for electronic health information services statewide. As part of the initiative, the exchange will deliver secure patient information to hospital emergency departments for UnitedHealthcare and PacifiCare of California private-sector HMO members. [Read More]
HIPAA document gets mixed reviews
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology issued a report May 18 that highlights how it will carry out HIPAA privacy and security regulations in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. Some say the report does not include enough specifics about how the federal government will enforce the new HIPAA laws, while others hail the document impressive evidence of a sea of change. [Read More]
Donation brings simulation training to Minnesota
The Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota have developed a mobile pediatric simulation training unit—the first of its kind in the nation—after receiving a donation from Kohl's Department Stores in 2006. It cost about $750,000 to build and initially stock the training van, and additional funds to maintain it. [Read More]
Bait and catch method a good way to stop patient records peepers?
How does the healthcare industry quell the curiosity of staff members who are peeking into patient records? Some industry leaders say give them what they want—full access to medical records—and see if they take it. In other words, bait them, then catch them in the act. Ultimately, do we want to operate in a healthcare industry where set-up is the only way to catch inappropriate snooping of patient records? No. But because of recent violations, the message is clear: Some just do not respect HIPAA privacy laws enough. [Read More]
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Tech Headlines
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Group seeks sway over e-records system
Washington Post - May 21, 2009
CCHIT to adapt programs to federal health IT agenda
Government Health IT - May 26, 2009
Health IT alliance's education program targets doctors and hospital
Washington Technology - May 26, 2009
Who says innovation belongs to the small?
New York Times - May 26, 2009
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Events & Product News
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Growth potential for digital radiography, computer aided diagnosis in Malaysian market
Webcasts
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June 17, 2009: HIPAA Changes: New Compliance Strategies for New Marketing Models
June 26, 2009: ICU Overhaul 2009: Strategies to Reduce Costs and Improve Quality
On Demand: Service Lines Strategies Workshop: Cardiovascular Physician Alignment
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| From HealthLeaders Magazine |
Cash for Computers
With an 11-figure incentive to invest in information technology and electronic medical records, healthcare executives need to determine if this offer from Uncle Sam is the kind of help that they are prepared to accept. [Read More]
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IT Forum
Is Stimulus Money Enough? Assume for a moment, there will be enough stimulus money to cover the cost of your electronic medical record system. Also assume that you receive the funds prior to your investment, so cost is not an issue. Will your EMR project succeed? [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
Preparing for RAC Appeals: Ed Gaines, vice president and chief compliance officer with CBIZ Medical Management Professionals, describes hospitals are handling the RAC appeals process. [Listen Now] |
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