EHR Use More Than Doubles
Almost 80% of doctors in the United States have switched from paper to electronic health records.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Pros and Cons of EHR Documentation Strategies
There are multiple documentation strategies available for physicians to use to improve their interaction with patients and optimize their use of electronic health records.
HHS Seeks to Improve EHR Interoperability
Interoperability necessary to achieve the benefits of EHR infrastructure adoption.
ASCO’s CancerLinQ™: On Track for a 2015 Launch
The creation of this “big data system” continues, and promises to improve data quality and subsequently, patient outcomes.
Will Health IT Reshape the Oncologist’s Role?
Increased use of EHRs and other technology may mean less in-person visits and more “virtual” interactions between doctor and patient.
Notable Electronic Health Record Milestones
Since 2008, electronic health record adoption has increased 41% — an rise attributable to a mandate from the U.S. government and paid incentives to doctors’ offices and health care provider networks to make investments in the technology. Although there’s still a long road ahead in terms of achieving meaningful use incentives, this slideshow explores the…
Have You Seen Electronic Health Records Lately?
Advances are outpacing arrival speed for this potentially lifesaving technology.
What to Do About Cancer Misdiagnosis?
A new survey reveals that oncologists greatly underestimate the rates of misdiagnosis in their field.
EHR Implementation, New Payment Models First Steps Toward Quality Improvement
Farzad Mostashari urges physicians to redesign care flow to maximize productivity of EHRs
HHS Has Already Exceeded 2013 Goals for EHR Use
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has already met and exceeded its goal for 50% of physician offices and 80% of eligible hospitals to use EHR by end of 2013.
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