EVENTS

MAY

Summit About Wireless Health Convergence

San Diego

MAY

Webinar About Health IT Privacy, Security Risks

Online

JUN

'Datapalooza' Conference on Health Data Tools

Washington, D.C.

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FROM THE FOUNDATION

All Over the Map

A newly updated interactive map unleashes data to highlight medical treatment variation across California. Now with breast cancer, prostate cancer, and spine procedures, this CHCF-sponsored research shows that practice patterns vary dramatically from place to place.

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Providers Make Progress in EHR Adoption, Challenges Remain

Most U.S. hospitals and health care systems responding to a KPMG poll said they are more than halfway along in their adoption of an electronic health record system. However, the poll finds that many health care providers still face challenges related to demonstrating meaningful use of EHRs, such as not understanding the program's requirements. Healthcare IT News, Health Data Management.

Work Group Finalizing Input on Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rule

Yesterday, a Health IT Policy Committee work group discussed how the proposed rule for Stage 2 of the meaningful use program could best incorporate clinical quality measures. The group will deliver its final recommendations to the committee on May 4. Modern Healthcare.

Report: Many Nurses Believe Interactive ED Kiosks Disrupt Workflow

A recent report from the California HealthCare Foundation finds that some nurses did not refer patients to interactive computer kiosks for the management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections because they felt the technology disrupted their workflow. InformationWeek.

Many Health Providers Plan To Buy Software To Help With ICD-10 Shift

Nearly half of respondents to a KLAS survey say they plan to buy computer-assisted coding software within the next two years to help them transition to ICD-10 code sets. About 21% of surveyed health care providers said they already use such systems. Health Data Management et al.

HITRUST Launches New Cybersecurity Center for Health Care Industry

Yesterday, the Health Information Trust Alliance announced the creation of a new center to help health care organizations manage cybersecurity threats. The center will work with 14 health care organizations and HHS to share data about cybersecurity incidents. Healthcare IT News.

FDA Looking Into Use of Technology Tools To Help People Self-Diagnose, Obtain Medications

Marcie Bough of the American Pharmacists Association, Charles Daniels of the University of California-San Diego and Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, chair-elect of the American Medical Association's council on science and public health, spoke with iHealthBeat about how technology could expand the number of medications available without a prescription.

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DATA POINTS

How Many Times Per Month Do Certain Types of Patients Seek Online Health Information?

The average U.S. adult goes online to look up health information about three times per month, while U.S. adults with multiple sclerosis go online for health information about seven times per month and adults with rheumatoid arthritis go online for health information about four times per month, according to a Manhattan Research survey.

FEATURES

Health Gaming and the Power of Social

by Lisa Zamosky, iHealthBeat Contributing Reporter

Startups, health insurers and employers are investing in gaming to motivate people to improve their health. Although studies show the potential of games to affect behavior change, more research is needed to establish whether they live up to their claims.

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"Interesting article, Lisa. I agree that game-like mechanics or social components can have an impact in improving the health and wellbeing of consumers. Perficient has seen an increased interest with its healthcare clients surrounding the use of gamif..."

- Martin Sizemore

PERSPECTIVES

Moving Federal Health Care Targets Becoming a Way of Life

by Fred Bazzoli

Last month, CMS pushed back for the second time the enforcement date for the transition to HIPAA 5010 transaction sets. Observers say the delay -- as well the extension for ICD-10 implementation-- raises questions about the validity of future federal deadlines.