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Site Rates Long Term Care in California

CHCF has unveiled a new Web site rating thousands of the state’s long term care providers on a wide range of quality of care measures – a resource designed to help consumers make better choices and focus providers on improving quality.

Tools to Transform Health Care

In 2007, $1.7 trillion went to care for patients with chronic conditions. This report focuses on the development of applications that can help individuals remotely manage their illnesses.

Dental Services, EHRs, and the Stimulus Bill

The recently enacted economic stimulus legislation includes funding to help oral health providers adopt EHRs, as well as improve patients' access to care. This new fact sheet details stimulus programs related to oral health.

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November 23, 2009 - LATEST NEWS

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MGMA Letter Details Concerns About Health IT Stimulus Funds

In a letter to National Coordinator for Health IT David Blumenthal, the Medical Group Management Association warned that health providers could miss out on the benefits of the economic stimulus package if government officials fail to properly define "meaningful use." The group offered several recommendations for administering the health IT incentive program. Modern Healthcare, Healthcare IT News.

Experts Highlight Risks of Improperly Secured Electronic Health Data

At a recent Health IT Standards Committee meeting, one participant said hackers could infiltrate health data systems to change patient records in dangerous ways. Other experts discussed the risks in cloud computing and challenges in health information sharing. NextGov, Government Health IT.

Colorado Health Care Providers Launch Health Data Exchange System

Children's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Colorado and Exempla Healthcare have launched a new health data exchange that lets health care providers at the facilities electronically share patient data. Officials say they expect the new system to boost health care quality. Denver Post.

Recent Survey Highlights Need for Health Care Organizations To Strengthen Data Protection

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David Finn of Symantec, Lisa Gallagher of HIMSS, Susan McAndrew of HHS and Deborah Peel of Patient Privacy Rights spoke with iHealthBeat about a recent HIMSS survey on data security among health care organizations.

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How Will Health Care Providers Prepare for Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts?

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Health care providers cited the use of technology as their top method for preparing for potential Medicare payment cuts, according to a new survey. More than 30% of health care providers surveyed said they plan to make better use of technology to help offset proposed Medicare payment cuts.