Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T06:21:00.708-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:electronic-health-records Chad Terhune cterhune956 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4764633193466568587-710d22c5af14e3d7fe14cc30d8656715 2009-11-23T14:28:02.822-05:00

Its not just the drug company profits that push up the cost of healthcare for individuals and businesses. Providers need to focus on quick wins for removing waste and inefficiency in administration and billing.

Its not just the drug company profits that push up the cost of healthcare for individuals and businesses. Providers need to focus on quick wins for removing waste and inefficiency in administration and billing. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/reforming-health-care-one-inefficiency.html Phil Ayres payres580 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:231239384609540268-879155b279e8bea7505fffbc46e48484 2009-10-30T08:14:00.000-04:00

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) by healthcare providers and facilities remains at an all-time low. According to so many reports, the determining factor responsible for this type of low

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) by healthcare providers and facilities remains at an all-time low. According to so many reports, the determining factor responsible for this type of low http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2300439834&f=9791 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8100189337579365640-a8aa4e385c9f1957425daedb41031245 2009-10-24T23:09:00.000-04:00

When President Obama designated $19.5 billion to expand the use of electronic medical records, former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said it was one of only 'two good things' in February's stimulus package. But such bipartisan enthusiasm has

When President Obama designated $19.5 billion to expand the use of electronic medical records, former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said it was one of only 'two good things' in February's stimulus package. But such bipartisan enthusiasm has http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2287874046&f=9791 17 16 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:24504064384109149-f34dd7c5c6726c9ee9d175e4d1538c47 2009-11-07T21:35:38.160-05:00

If you're like most people, your personal medical record is a multiheaded beast: pieces of information scattered among the offices of multiple physicians, prescription data at a handful of different drugstores, and a manila folder full of receipts...

If you're like most people, your personal medical record is a multiheaded beast: pieces of information scattered among the offices of multiple physicians, prescription data at a handful of different drugstores, and a manila folder full of receipts... http://www.ihavenet.com/Health-Switch-to-Online-Personal-Health-Records.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10593100950468901076-776772d9b63c986f37a338125427ee76 2009-01-24T12:58:00.000-05:00

...funds EMRs for medical practices. ... in health care IT and in particular EMR and EHR software. Man, big EHR and

...funds EMRs for medical practices. ... in health care IT and in particular EMR and EHR software. Man, big EHR and http://www.emrandhipaa.com/emr-and-hipaa/2009/01/24/details-of-obamas-emr-stimulus-package/ 318 317 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16510850701203971840-4c905f1ae16e5c9b2cd1b0485e5842a2 2009-11-07T21:36:24.895-05:00

Therapy from afar. While the very notion of it makes some queasy, a growing number of people are seeking--and providing--mental-health help through nontraditional means, such as by telephone or videoconferencing or via E-mail or online chat.

Therapy from afar. While the very notion of it makes some queasy, a growing number of people are seeking--and providing--mental-health help through nontraditional means, such as by telephone or videoconferencing or via E-mail or online chat. http://www.ihavenet.com/Health-Online-Internet-Counseling-etherapy.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13864641430659333186-5ce4442be576beced2c0d7f6ef76a479 2009-04-28T11:54:05.908-04:00

Neal Patterson likens the current scramble in health information technology to the 19th century land rush that opened his native Oklahoma to homesteaders. Cerner (CERN), the large medical vendor Patterson heads, is jockeying for new business spurred...

Neal Patterson likens the current scramble in health information technology to the 19th century land rush that opened his native Oklahoma to homesteaders. Cerner (CERN), the large medical vendor Patterson heads, is jockeying for new business spurred... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_18/b4129030606214.htm Michael Arndt marndt561 73 66 5 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7278650452022561304-4dca7dd4543a28a0d0becb3bb79e21cc 2009-04-28T09:48:21.455-04:00

Although computer systems that signal alerts for allergies and potential drug interactions are part of the electronic health records system and are there to reduce errors when prescribing medications, many doctors ignore the alarm.

Although computer systems that signal alerts for allergies and potential drug interactions are part of the electronic health records system and are there to reduce errors when prescribing medications, many doctors ignore the alarm. http://www.electronic-health-records.org/electronic-medical-records-and-electronic-prescriptions/ Steve Austin saustin503 54 51 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14162038887460834768-4c585035342c7f0f935eeaae1a9adcda 2009-03-11T03:39:00.000-04:00

(Minollo) A few weeks ago I provided a few examples about problems like converting HIPAA 4010 messages into HIPAA 5010, and about the complexity of

(Minollo) A few weeks ago I provided a few examples about problems like converting HIPAA 4010 messages into HIPAA 5010, and about the complexity of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SswugorgArticles/~3/Dfvo7lQQLD8/viewarticle.aspx 73 73 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8328654244154618969-d4bf88ebdfdb0d86d34a33d6fc2a98a8 2009-04-17T15:46:23.191-04:00

The Obama administration’s plan to spend $19 billion on electronic medical records has generated so much buzz you might think it was the biggest thing in health care since penicillin. Skip to next paragraph Related More Articles in This Series But...

The Obama administration’s plan to spend $19 billion on electronic medical records has generated so much buzz you might think it was the biggest thing in health care since penicillin. Skip to next paragraph Related More Articles in This Series But... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/18/health/18patient.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimes Cindy Zuck Pabst cpabst688 39 38 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15208777493509229608-1d5435bf32d49111eeb76a7f899dc28a 2009-03-01T17:47:17.680-05:00

IN the world of technology, inventors are hailed as heroes. Yet it is more subtle forms of innovation that typically determine the impact of a technology in the marketplace and on society. Clever engineering, smart business models and favorable...

IN the world of technology, inventors are hailed as heroes. Yet it is more subtle forms of innovation that typically determine the impact of a technology in the marketplace and on society. Clever engineering, smart business models and favorable... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/01/business/01unbox.html?_r=1&ref=business Michael Arndt marndt561 50 50 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12956924803389197096-7705108dca696c4cb1602d7d6c191309 2009-02-26T06:06:00.000-05:00

(Computerworld) President Obama, in his joint speech to Congress this week, emphasized that he wants electronic health records to be established for all Americans over the next five years. His recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

(Computerworld) President Obama, in his joint speech to Congress this week, emphasized that he wants electronic health records to be established for all Americans over the next five years. His recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1841490630&f=9791 49 47 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1507162587004555070-428f2666bc2b6df4decd5abe1f481025 2009-05-06T13:29:27.855-04:00

Earlier this week Nari Kannan asked "Why is Healthcare IT slated to become a Huge Gold Rush?" His question is prudent and timely but his comparisons may not have really hit the mark. Let's look at the examples he gave and try to explain why...

Earlier this week Nari Kannan asked "Why is Healthcare IT slated to become a Huge Gold Rush?" His question is prudent and timely but his comparisons may not have really hit the mark. Let's look at the examples he gave and try to explain why... http://www.ebizq.net/blogs/healthcare/2009/04/why_healthcare_it_is_in_the_state_that_its_in.php Cathy Arnst carnst812 24 23 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16001330467541286821-84398cf8402ce917ae11086d7073537d 2009-08-16T03:20:00.000-04:00

...criteria for the password, I know my cashier log in information but what kind of password do I put in for the eHR page on the target website?

...criteria for the password, I know my cashier log in information but what kind of password do I put in for the eHR page on the target website? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090816002008AABv2ow 39 39 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:396814324566471772-2e1f8c1bdd627f59934334a5cd5ce392 2009-04-07T09:02:21.702-04:00

When physician Andrew Wiesenthal needs to work out a problem, he runs around Lake Merritt, across the street from his Oakland (Calif.) office at Kaiser Permanente. As one of the main drivers behind Kaiser's decades-long, multibillion-dollar effort...

When physician Andrew Wiesenthal needs to work out a problem, he runs around Lake Merritt, across the street from his Oakland (Calif.) office at Kaiser Permanente. As one of the main drivers behind Kaiser's decades-long, multibillion-dollar effort... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/apr2009/tc2009047_562738.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis Michael Arndt marndt561 28 26 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12603791692221265690-99a416ca4fc47122f626728bec599d69 2009-03-25T20:10:31.949-04:00

Despite a consensus that the use of health information technology should lead to more efficient, safer, and higher-quality care, there are no reliable estimates of the prevalence of adoption of electronic health records in U.S. hospitals.

Despite a consensus that the use of health information technology should lead to more efficient, safer, and higher-quality care, there are no reliable estimates of the prevalence of adoption of electronic health records in U.S. hospitals. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMsa0900592 David Polek dpolek433 28 28 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2477506985622496610-6b9bc9ee7ee62cd6a633fd64c13af236 2009-04-15T14:57:57.691-04:00

A better electronic medical records system seems like a great idea. In fact, I've long wondered why I couldn't carry a little smart card or USB drive for all of my medical records, so that wherever I wind up, the doctors would have a complete patient history available for downloading.

A better electronic medical records system seems like a great idea. In fact, I've long wondered why I couldn't carry a little smart card or USB drive for all of my medical records, so that wherever I wind up, the doctors would have a complete patient history available for downloading. http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/lawson/is-it-capable-of-building-a-national-electronic-health-records-system/?cs=31858 Cathy Arnst carnst812 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10588528281257604586-c1aae49c627d6413a34a92dfa5d207f9 2009-03-02T10:38:47.652-05:00

Health care information professionals say the success of the economic stimulus package's $19 billion investment in electronic health records rides on the development of technology standards. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act gives that...

Health care information professionals say the success of the economic stimulus package's $19 billion investment in electronic health records rides on the development of technology standards. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act gives that... http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090225_4974.php Cathy Arnst carnst812 26 23 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8559060168124634795-e32f1518ed946d871191c2e990040991 2009-03-07T02:53:03.001-05:00

The Google solution, introduced without fanfare, solves many confidentiality issues by putting the patient in control of medical record sharing. Call it "Facebook for Healthcare". You invite those who you believe should see your medical information and you can disinvite them at anytime.

The Google solution, introduced without fanfare, solves many confidentiality issues by putting the patient in control of medical record sharing. Call it "Facebook for Healthcare". You invite those who you believe should see your medical information and you can disinvite them at anytime. http://scienceblogs.com/geneticfuture/2009/03/google_the_facebook_of_medical.php Jacek Slominski jslominski382 27 27 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2021684435725287587-2d9d86e4e3b5fbc0e0a7f9299e4030a6 2009-01-22T19:55:04.157-05:00

But an electronic health records system could save the nation $300B a year.

But an electronic health records system could save the nation $300B a year. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9126279 Sharon Machlis smachlis691 33 33 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12312000873827355811-21c4886b6a1c42991042afb4715d16d3 2009-04-13T03:14:00.000-04:00

John Halamka, chief information officer at Beth Israel Deaconess. Ironically, Beth Israel has one of the most advanced electronic medical records systems in the country, with clinical records carefully tended by doctors and accessible to patients on a

John Halamka, chief information officer at Beth Israel Deaconess. Ironically, Beth Israel has one of the most advanced electronic medical records systems in the country, with clinical records carefully tended by doctors and accessible to patients on a http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1919115826&f=9791 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11858529813819027760-7878d93aaf5fc2ed5a071bdb5cf5dd3d 2009-04-24T09:41:14.868-04:00

In fact, three-quarters of Americans polled said it was very important or somewhat important for doctors and hospitals to use electronic records instead of paper.

In fact, three-quarters of Americans polled said it was very important or somewhat important for doctors and hospitals to use electronic records instead of paper. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103362165&ft=1&f=1027 Cindy Zuck Pabst cpabst688 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15460389738623509761-5e0bc0f49ac2edbd2c381befe686c3ba 2008-12-19T10:36:50.371-05:00

BusinessWeek reader Dr. William Yasnoff writes in an opinion piece for BW that U.S. health-care reform is an urgent priority for President-elect Obama's economic stimulus plans.

BusinessWeek reader Dr. William Yasnoff writes in an opinion piece for BW that U.S. health-care reform is an urgent priority for President-elect Obama's economic stimulus plans. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/dec2008/db20081218_385824.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 35 35 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17841314233408571686-66283392e03c16531dcec0c1a865b360 2009-02-11T02:53:18.732-05:00

What didn't come up during the president's first press conference was how one section of the convoluted legislation--it's approximately 800 pages total--is intended to radically reshape the nation's medical system by having the government establish computerized medical records that would follow each American from birth to death.

What didn't come up during the president's first press conference was how one section of the convoluted legislation--it's approximately 800 pages total--is intended to radically reshape the nation's medical system by having the government establish computerized medical records that would follow each American from birth to death. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10161233-38.html Jacek Slominski jslominski382 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12252333201741050971-d47aad7dd4b3888d9695543f5b11acc3 2009-04-28T09:43:46.268-04:00

On the 9th of April 2009 President Obama trumpeted the use of electronic health records for the military and the convenience of these records for veterans. This new form of organization for military records will start when someone enters service and will be transferred to the VA when appropriate.

On the 9th of April 2009 President Obama trumpeted the use of electronic health records for the military and the convenience of these records for veterans. This new form of organization for military records will start when someone enters service and will be transferred to the VA when appropriate. http://www.electronic-health-records.org/praises-for-and-success-of-military-related-ehr/ Steve Austin saustin503 11 9 1 1