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Editor's Picks
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A second opinion, available from afar
Mayo Clinic has initiated "virtual visits," an innovative practice that appears to have caught on with patients. This article in the Star Tribune includes a comments box at the end, in which readers—a few caregivers among them—weigh in on the technology in a positive way. One advantage of the pilot program is how it reduces the wait time to see a Mayo specialist. [Read More]
Online insurance company opting to use agents
Here's a story about how online technology may not hit the mark. Precedent Insurance gave up on an effort to sell its health insurance solely online, and is opting to return to traditional agents. "Insurance is complex, and our appointed agents are the best way for consumers to have their questions answered," a spokesman says. [Read More]
Cleveland Clinic profile
Time magazine spotlights the noted clinic in this in-depth profile. In addition to its EMR, Cleveland Clinic offers an array of IT services, including direct access to their own chart. What better way to curry patient participation in their own care? [Read More]
Indianapolis imaging provider to join Indiana data exchange
Indianapolis is a community quietly making progress on the data exchange front. This article discusses the newest member of the data exchange, which has pushed out to the state's boundaries. At the core of this effort is the Regenstrief Institute, which has been doing the heavy lifting for years, and is now seeing its work come to fruition. [Read More] |
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Tech Headlines
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Massachusetts hospital projects may need green seal
Boston Globe - June 12, 2008
Online medical records offer convenience, may limit privacy
USA Today - June 12, 2008
HHS announces 12 communities selected to advance use of EHRs
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - June 10, 2008
Why Haven't More Hospitals Jumped on the eICU Bandwagon?
Carrie Vaughan, for HealthLeaders Media - June 11, 2008 |
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Events & Product News
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Drexel offers online certification in health informatics, other areas
Interview with CIO of data storage vendor, NetApp
Microsoft, Kaiser to share info
University Of Virginia Health System chooses Medhost
GE, Pittsburgh hospital establish imaging business |
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Weaning Your Hospital Off of Medicare
A flood of baby boomers, reimbursement cuts, and increasingly ineffective cost-shifting solutions. How can your hospital maintain its level of service and its margin? It's time to get creative. [Read More]
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Audio Feature
Legal Exchange: Attorney Steve Gravely discusses the key legal issues around exchange of patient information at the national level. [Listen Now] |
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