> A recently launched interactive map from the American Health Information Management Association outlines current job openings and emerging new roles in the HIM field, Health Data Management reports. The map was created in conjunction with the Center for Adult and Experiential Learning. Post
> An online tool recently developed by private hospitalist company Cogent HMG helps officials at provider organizations to measure the capabilities of their hospitalist programs. The tool--the Greeno-Hawley Index--was launched this past April, and consists of a questionnaire that spans five categories. After completion of the assessment, a quantitative score is provided to the user. Announcement
> The West Virginia Health Information Network today launched two pilots--at Wheeling Hospitals and West Virginia University Healthcare--for its statewide health information exchange. Clinical information for more than 2.1 million patients will be accessible through the WVHIN, which includes 37 million distinct lab results. Announcement
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