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Need to Know: 5 Women in Health IT

February 21, 2012
Katie Matlack
You want irony? Try this: the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that we women are the ones who make the health care choices for the kids in 8 out of 10 families. Yet women are far and away the minority gender in the world of health IT leaders. While this is by no means the definitive list, I’ve done some research on the women who ARE making their mark in HIT. MORE
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Live From Vegas, Our Annual Conference HIMSS 2012!

February 20, 2012
Helen Figge
As you read my blog post this week, the best ever event is occurring in healthcare IT in Las Vegas, the HIMSS12 Annual Conference. Today's dynamic healthcare IT industry demands timely knowledge and education to navigate priority issues and that’s what the HIMSS Annual Conference experience is all about. MORE
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HHS delay of ICD10: Twitter reactions

February 17, 2012
Kelly Mehler
In Friday's Health IT Social Media Tweetchat, sponsored by HL7 Standards, tweeters pondered whether the ICD-10 delay should be skipped and moved onto ICD-11. Either way, the topic is heating up on all social media channels. Here is a recap of what Twitter users and health IT experts are saying. MORE
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The iPad's Dirty Little Healthcare Secret

February 17, 2012
Jennifer Dennard
Apple and its iProducts were definitely on my mind the other day. First, I stopped by my local Apple store to put in some training for my turn behind the HIMSS Social Media Center’s Genius Bar – an hour-long session offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday that will give attendees the opportunity to talk with experienced users of social media about strategies and tactics. MORE
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Mobile Governance

February 17, 2012
Christina Thielst
The executive summary of the HIMSS Mobile Technology Survey report had a somewhat alarming statistic -- only 38% of respondents noted that they have a mobile technology policy in place that regulates use of mobile devices and outlines the organization's mobile strategy. MORE
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The Perfect EHR

February 15, 2012
John Halamka
The bottom line from every product I've used and everyone I've spoken with is that there is no current "perfect" EHR. We're still very early in the EHR maturity lifecycle. MORE
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Is Tavenner trying to delay ICD-10?

February 14, 2012
Tom Sullivan
The fight over ICD-10 continued on Tuesday as CMS acting administrator Marilyn Tavenner said at an AMA meeting that CMS wants to reexamine the pace of implementing ICD-10. MORE
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Providers are on the Prowl for Secure Texting

February 13, 2012
Jennifer Dennard
One part of our population that isn’t taking advantage of texting to the degree that they should be is physicians, which strikes me as terribly behind the times. MORE
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When Your Career is in Slow Motion

February 13, 2012
Helen Figge
Career paths take on various components of success. Sometimes a person measures career success based on money that can be accumulated or other times on gainful experiences. MORE
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Santorum: Romneycare is 'uniquely unqualified'

February 10, 2012
Kelly Mehler
Last week, Rick Santorum gave a speech billed as his "major speech on healthcare." One young child asked the Pennsylvania senator about the costs of medical care in America. He asked what Santorum would do in order to lower the costs of healthcare in the country. MORE
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Are you ready to make the leap into executive leadership

February 10, 2012
EJ Fechenda
Are you ready to make the leap into executive leadership? What qualities does one have to possess to be not just a CIO, but a great CIO? MORE
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How to get the most out of your ICD-10 vendors

February 09, 2012
Carl Natale
Even large hospitals with large healthcare information technology (HIT) departments will have to work with vendors to implement ICD-10 coding. MORE
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iOS Medical Peripherals: Convenient and Connected

February 08, 2012
Katie Matlack
The iPhone and iPad are changing the world of medical devices as we know it. Thanks to their familiar interface, Web connectivity, and powerful processing capabilities, with the right app and plug-in these iOS devices can work as super smart medical devices that make sharing as easy as the push of a touchscreen button. MORE
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Pioneer ACO Update: Q&A With Health IT Leaders from Eastern Maine Healthcare System

February 07, 2012
Chad Johnson
I asked health IT leaders from Pioneer ACO Eastern Maine Healthcare System to share their experiences participating in the program, about the IT infrastructure they have in place to coordinate the delivery of care, and any advice they would give other health IT professionals working toward creating an ACO. MORE
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A Nurse Informatics Day of Success

February 06, 2012
Helen Figge
Our first Nurse Informatics Institute Day event was held at Sharp HealthCare on Friday January 27, 2012 and it was an overwhelming successful event. MORE
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The Role of IT Consulting Firms

February 03, 2012
EJ Fechenda
This week started off with a great “water-cooler chat” between me, a temp in the office and our IT guy. MORE
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Megaupload: Lessons Learned in Cloud Computing Risks

February 03, 2012
Jennifer Dennard
My ears perked up earlier this week when the radio show Marketplace ran a piece entitled “Megaupload Case Exposes Cloud Computing Risks.” I had read rumblings of the imminent shutdown of the file-sharing site, and sure enough, the Justice Department shut it down earlier this month for alleged copyright violation. MORE
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Managing the Mobile Workforce

February 02, 2012
Christina Thielst
Mobile Health (mHealth) also involves managing the mobile workforce, but I don't often hear this administrative function being discussed. MORE
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Healthcare technology: A competitive advantage in improving the patient experience

February 01, 2012
Chad Johnson
With Meaningful Use requirements, connecting to Health Information Exchanges, coordinating data flow in Accountable Care Organizations, updating devices to ICD-10 codes and general interoperability projects, there is a tremendous amount of work going on in Health IT. MORE
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Health IT Taking Flight - What Is in Store for the Year Ahead

January 31, 2012
Farzad Mostashari, MD
Earlier this month, I wrote about some of the most important and notable highlights in the world of health IT and ONC over the past year. As we start the New Year, I am excited about what the future holds and want to share what I see as five big health IT trends for the year to come. MORE
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Achieving HIE Sustainability: Leveraging Information to Realize Success

January 30, 2012
Gary Palgon
The day is rapidly coming when healthcare providers across the country will be able to share information about patients with a few clicks of a mouse. Key to this future, at least initially, is the formation of health information exchanges (HIEs). MORE
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10th Anniversary of CPHIMS - Get Certified and Empower Your Career

January 30, 2012
Helen Figge
HIMSS Professional Development Career Services is all encompassing – in support of securing the necessary tools and skills for career growth and expansion. Enter CPHIMS certification. MORE
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SOTU barely covers healthcare reform law: Social media reactions

January 27, 2012
Kelly Mehler
After this week's State of the Union address, the Politico website dug into why President Obama barely mentioned healthcare reform law. Obama's law has garnered only 42 percent support by Americans, but has been among the most significant policy accomplishments for Obama since he took office. MORE
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Using ITSM Tools to Improve Effectiveness of a Service-oriented Service Desk

January 25, 2012
Scott Ruehle
In order for a service-oriented approach to succeed at becoming part of the department or organizational culture, there will have to be an eventual recognition by management, if not leaders, of what services you provide. MORE
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Healthcare 'flubs in Florida'

January 24, 2012
Tom Sullivan
Last night, the remaining four GOP candidates debated in Tampa, Florida and, as usual, there were a number of topics misrepresented as facts – Mitt Romney’s attacks on the federal health law among those. MORE
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