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MGMA 2009: Catching up on tech issues, or 'ouch, my EMR!'
As you doubtless know, there's no way you're going to walk out of this year's conference--or any event, for that matter--knowing everything you need to know about EMR selection. But if you can, take... Read more...
David Brailer - 9 People to Watch in Healthcare
Name: David Brailer, MD, PhD Location: San Francisco, California Profession: Chairman, Health Evolution Partners Fast facts: David J. Brailer, MD, PhD is Chairman of healthcare venture investment... Read more...
Trend: E-prescribing on the rise despite problems
In the past, prescribing electronically was confusing to many doctors. Today, however, e-prescribing sounds like a reasonable idea, and its benefits--largely improving prescription accuracy and... Read more...
Senators urge end to fight over e-prescribing controlled substances
For a couple of years now, regulatory agencies and legislators have been wrangling over e-prescribing. On the whole, legislators and health officials seem pretty convinced that e-prescribing is a... Read more...
Michigan Medical Society offers health IT portal
In a bold new move, the Michigan State Medical Society is going one step further than most medical societies: instead of just advocating health IT adoption, it is providing a system to its members,... Read more...
CMS giving doctors 1.1 percent Medicare pay increase
The CMS has passed a new rule that will give doctors a 1.1 percent increase to their Medicare pay in 2009. Doctors will see the new pay increase on January 1, 2009. The final rule also includes an... Read more...
DEA wants tough rules for e-prescribing controlled drugs
For a long time, government officials, health plans and IT vendors have been trying to get doctors to write prescriptions electronically. Many doctors have held back, though, because at least 10... Read more...
