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There are many acronyms used in the healthcare industry. EHR and EMR, for instance, are two terms that are often used interchangeably. Though they're similar, they have different meanings. EHR stands ...

Although federal EHR incentive programs have been a shot in the arm for physicians adopting the digital systems, new findings highlight a potential detrimental effect on patient care arising from ...

Research conducted among thousands of clinicians informs the report, which covers products from six EHR vendors. The top electronic health record challenges faced by small hospitals, as well as best ...

Several times a week I am asked the following question: “What is the absolutely last drop dead date an eligible professional can meet the CMS EHR Incentive Program requirements and not leave any money ...

Health Information Technology (HIT) remains an increasingly integral part of healthcare reform. Now, a recent study shows that more 75% of hospitals are participating in Electronic Health Record (EHR) ...

Registration for the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health records incentive programs opens Jan. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced. Eligible professionals, eligible ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expects Oracle Cerner to deliver on its $10 billion EHR contract despite layoffs reportedly tied to the program, NextGov/FCW reported June 22. “VA leadership ...

The VA's modified contract with Oracle Cerner aims "to deliver the high-functioning, high-reliability, world-class electronic health record that Veterans deserve," the agency said in an EHR ...

According to an Anesthesia Business Consultants blog post, Anesthesiologists are automatically exempt from the meaningful use requirement and from penalties in 2015 as long as they have registered in ...

The former CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs offers some ideas for course correction in the agency's flagging $20 billion–plus Electronic Health Records Modernization program. Last week, FCW ...