New Technology Allows Physicians to Access Up-to-date Clinical Information Directly from Patients’ Electronic Medical Records

UpToDate, an evidence-based electronic clinical information resource, and eClinicalWorks™, a provider of unified EMR/PM systems, have announced a partnership to provide physicians with access to UpToDate directly through the eClinicalWorks electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (PM) solution. This integration allows physicians who have access to UpToDate and eClinicalWorks EMR/PM Version 7.6 or higher to receive answers to clinical questions quickly and easily, without having to close out of the patient record. Read more...

Innovative health information Web site combines straight talk from medical experts with thousands of educational videos

eMedTV (www.eMedTV.com) has unveiled the only health information Web site to empower consumers through a mix of straightforward, conversational language and access to nearly 3,000 original health education videos covering hundreds of medical conditions, procedures and treatments. Read more...

Misys MyWayTM hosted solution will drive productivity improvements and help improve patient care

Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare IT, has announced Misys MyWay, an integrated solution designed for small medical practices and solo practitioners that delivers full-featured capabilities for EMR (electronic medical records), practice management and claims management. Available as a hosted solution, Misys MyWay offers an unbeatable value proposition and makes sophisticated healthcare technology easier to access for smaller practices. Read more...

Lopiano Brings IBM, Xerox Perspectives to HIT Marketplace

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. has announced the appointment of John Lopiano as Division President. Lopiano brings decades of business experience to the top slot.
Lopiano officially joins the organization this month. While most recently, Lopiano served as president of Spinet Associates, an independent consulting firm specializing in business planning, his prior engagements include elongated stints at Xerox (president, production systems group), and 25 years with IBM Corporation. Read more...