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CIOs cautiously optimistic about Stage 1 'meaningful use'
So far, so good when it comes to preparing to meet "meaningful use" requirements, say the majority of hospital CIOs in an informal poll. Many, however, also are worried that vendors are using the
Scribes help doctors eliminate EMR downsides
Do your physicians fret over how their productivity might slow down upon implementing an electronic medical record? Are they worried that the effort to learn the new technology will distract them
Health IT to fuel job growth for consultants, recent grads
As expected the stimulus-fueled push to adopt EMRs and achieve meaningful use of the technology is having a profound effect on the job market for recent college graduates as well as established IT
SPOTLIGHT: Online help for EHR adoption
Physician practices are looking for all the help they can get to implement EHRs, and North Chelmsford, Mass.-based consulting firm Concordant believes that should include do-it-yourself tools online.
Trend: Hospitals begin to pay MDs to serve on IT comitttees
Traditionally, hospitals have recruited doctors to take part in health IT-related committees for no fee, on the assumption that doctors would see personal value in being involved. After all, doctors
