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The EMR information quest
True, the MGMA show isn't primarily focused on health IT, but IT problems are are going to be a hot topic nonetheless. After all, if nothing else, everyone from state governments to health plans to... Read more...
CCHIT to certify e-prescribing systems
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology has set plans to begin certifying stand-alone e-prescribing systems next year. The process should be launched in July 2009, after... Read more...
Groups challenge DEA rule on e-prescribing controlled substances
A pending rule from the DEA that would impose tight controls on e-prescribing of controlled substances has been slammed by a handful of industry groups as being too restrictive and in some cases too... Read more...
Study: Majority of patients want EMRs
A new study from the Commonwealth Fund suggests that the majority of patients would like to see doctors move to electronic medical records, with many suggesting that EMRs would help to improve care... Read more...
