EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available.

Christmas ransomware exposed over 300K patient records to dark web
Last Christmas, Anna Jaques Hospital in Massachusetts suffered a ransomware attack. Now, nearly a year later, it confirms hackers stole personal information on 316,342 patients.
PaceMate acquires Medtronic workflow tech, promising ‘unparalleled support’ for heart patients
The Florida-based healthcare company, already a leading name in cardiac data management, said the acquisition will help its technology reach more heart teams than ever before.
It's time to ditch the disc: 'Patients are ready' for online access to imaging
With more providers now integrating imaging into their diagnostic processes, there is greater need to improve the ease of access.
Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows
A new analysis suggests that physicians who utilize secure messaging platforms for workplace communications might also spend more time taking calls.
Private equity-backed cardiology group puts cloud-based technology in hands of its cardiologists
Cardiovascular Associates of America, backed by Webster Equity Partners, currently includes practices in eight different states. Its partner cardiologists now have preferred access to multiple cloud-based services provided by Athenahealth.

Physicians aren't fleeing medicine due to EHR systems

Basic electronic health record (EHR) systems aren’t driving physicians away from medicine, according to researchers with the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.

August 31, 2018

Centra Health prepares for launch of new EHR system

Centra Health’s new electronic health record (EHR) system that will keep track of more than 300,000 patients is expected to go live Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a report by WDBJ7.

August 30, 2018

VA exec leading Cerner EHR project steps down

Genevieve Morris, chief health information officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of EHR Modernization, announced her resignation Aug. 24.

August 27, 2018

ONC requests information on 21st Century Cures EHR reporting program

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is seeking information on the 21st Century Cures Act's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Reporting Program in an effort to fully implement the statute.

August 24, 2018

Report suggests cell phones, smartphone apps could improve record matching

Cell phones and smartphone apps may be the solution when it comes to matching medical records to patients correctly, according to a report by the RAND Corporation.

August 23, 2018

Cerner to take over IT department at Texas hospital

An agreement for Cerner to take over the information technology department at a Texas hospital was approved last week, according to a report by the Odessa American.

August 21, 2018

EMR system, heavy workload linked to troubles at Central Maine Healthcare

A hospital system in Maine is having trouble retaining staff members—and its electronic medical records (EMR) system is partially to blame.

August 15, 2018

EHR market nears $32B, expected to top $40B by 2022

The electronic health records (EHR) market is expected to be a nearly $40 billion industry by 2022.

August 13, 2018

EMR/EHR

Christmas ransomware exposed over 300K patient records to dark web

PaceMate acquires Medtronic workflow tech, promising ‘unparalleled support’ for heart patients

It's time to ditch the disc: 'Patients are ready' for online access to imaging

Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows

Private equity-backed cardiology group puts cloud-based technology in hands of its cardiologists