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Articles tagged with "Technology"

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Rituals, symbols, ceremony, and tradition

Data Rich, Information Poor

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Did you know that the health information stored by your practice could be one of your most valuable assets?

Letters

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Feedback from Our Readers

Stage 2 of the EHR Incentive Program

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Although reporting for Stage 1 of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program began just this year, the rules, objectives, and measures for Stage 2 are already being established. Last June, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology (IT) presented CMS with its recommendations for Stage 2 of the CMS EHR Incentive Program which builds on the Stage 1 objectives supporting EHR utilization for data capture and sharing.

Meaningful Use and Patient Engagement – Supporting eHealth Literacy

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It is no surprise that understanding health information and navigating the U.S. health system can overwhelm even the savviest patients with advanced literacy skills. Data from the National Adult Literacy Survey suggest that nearly 50% of all adults have problems understanding many aspects of healthcare, including prescriptions, appointment slips, and health education materials.

It’s Not Just EHRs Anymore

Neil Canavan  |  

Patient-centered information technology is an increasingly popular way to help manage complex diseases

Ethics Forum

Michele Meltzer, MD, MBE, C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD, and Elizabeth A. Kitsis, MD, MBE  |  

The ethics of ultrasound

Rheum with a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature