Survey: Cost, interoperability challenges remain for health IT
Use of health IT is rapidly increasing among hospitals. But many organizations aren’t getting the most out of their tech investments just yet. Hospitals are making a lot of progress when it comes to...
View ArticleStudy: HIEs cut down on expensive lab tests
A recent study got a lot of press after reporting that electronic health record (EHR) systems caused doctors to order more expensive lab tests. In response, another study has been published showing...
View ArticleFeds announce plans to push health information exchange adoption
Healthcare organizations trying to participate in health information exchanges may soon get assistance from the federal government. The federal government will begin offering both money and new...
View ArticleStudy: Health information exchange cut unnecessary imaging
A controversial study earlier this year claimed that electronic health record systems could add to healthcare costs by leading doctors to order more tests for patients. Now, a different study has shown...
View ArticleStudy: Patients worried about privacy of HIEs
Many healthcare providers are using health information exchanges to share data between organizations and improve overall care. But how do patients feel about their data being stored in an HIE? The...
View ArticleSurvey: Doctors see benefits and challenges of HIEs
Health information exchanges (HIEs) are one way health IT can help improve care and reduce healthcare costs. However, there are some significant barriers to HIE participation. Health information...
View ArticleSurvey: Many hospitals haven’t done an HIE readiness assessment
Healthcare organizations recognize the importance of exchanging patient data to improve care. But a new survey says many providers aren’t ready to implement health information exchanges (HIEs). We...
View ArticleMassachusetts launches state health information exchange
While healthcare providers still struggle with some of the challenges of exchanging patients’ health information, Massachusetts has launched a system officials say is a first step toward a statewide...
View ArticleStudy: At-risk teens want online access to health records
We recently reported on the increasing demand patients have to access medical records and other information online. Though previous surveys have targeted adult patients, there’s another demographic...
View ArticlePatients concerned about the privacy of HIE data
Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) will likely face several obstacles before they’re widely adopted and begin to improve care and cut costs – including concerns from patients about the privacy of...
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