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Improving Health Care Through IT, 'Meaningful Use'

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FROM THE FOUNDATION

HIT Adoption Among California Dentists

What's the level of interest among California dentists in adopting health information technology, such as electronic dental health records, and how many are already making use of such systems? This snapshot of survey data provides some answers.

Diabetic Retinopathy: Call for Applications

This project will support clinics in providing remote diabetic retinopathy screenings to patients by funding retinal cameras, software, and expert consultation from the UCB School of Optometry. Applications are being accepted now through October 2010.

Revisiting the HITECH Act, One Year Later

A new report examines the progress implementing the U.S. government's multi-billion-dollar effort to jump-start adoption of information technology tools in the health care industry. Recommendations for further action by the White House and Congress are included.

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ONC, CMS Offer 'Meaningful Use' and EHR Certification Guidance

After releasing rules to establish criteria for the "meaningful use" and certification of electronic health records, CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT are making sure stakeholders know how to participate in the incentive programs. The two agencies have kicked off informational training sessions to educate health care providers. InformationWeek, CMIO.

Survey: More Physicians Using Smartphones but Feeling Overwhelmed

A new report finds that 94% of physicians said they use smartphones to manage workflow and access medical information. However, respondents expressed concern with the volume of information they receive. Health Data Management et al.

Researchers Developing Computer Software for Unique Use by Doctors

A $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation is funding a project by researchers seeking to build a prototype of a new computer with special applications for physicians. National Science Foundation/U.S. News & World Report.

More Insurers Open to Remote-Monitoring for Care of Heart Patients

Several insurers plan to adopt wireless reporting technology to help heart patients and their health care providers monitor patients' conditions to prevent problems that could require costly hospitalizations. Wall Street Journal.

Oklahoma Specialists Deliver Consultations to Iraq Using Satellite

Specialists at Oklahoma State University are providing weekly consultations to physicians at the second largest hospital in Iraq. Doctors at the facility in Iraq have the capability to transmit patient medical information to OSU. Tulsa World, KFSM.

Health IT Community Reacts to Final Rule on Temporary E-Health Record Certification

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Karen Bell of CCHIT, Crystal Kallem of AHIMA, David Muntz of CHIME and Robert Tennant of MGMA discuss the final rule on the temporary electronic health record certification program.

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DATA POINTS

How Important Do You Consider Certification When Evaluating an Ambulatory EHR System?

Nearly 90% of health care providers surveyed said certification is important or very important when evaluating ambulatory electronic health record systems, according to a recent survey. Just 2% of health care providers surveyed said certification is not important, while 9% of respondents said they were unsure how important certification is when considering an ambulatory EHR system.

FEATURES

Mental Health Providers Excluded From Health IT Incentives

by Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat Senior Editor

Under the HITECH Act, many mental and behavioral health providers are ineligible to receive incentive payments for the meaningful use of electronic health records. A bill by Reps. Patrick Kennedy and Tim Murphy seeks to change that.

COMMENTS (1)

"The exclusion of mental health providers from stimulus monies is unfortunate. Many studies continue to show pervasive links between behavioral health and long-term utilization of health care services. For example, abused women have been shown to us..."

- Linda Toche-Manley

PERSPECTIVES

'Meaningful Use' Marks Solid Start for Federal Health IT Efforts

by Steven Findlay

Federal officials got it pretty right with last week's release of the final rule on the "meaningful use" of electronic health records. The rule offers objectives that matter, have public support and can be significantly changed by EHRs.