Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have demonstrated their ability to improve the quality of patient care and safety. Healthcare institutions, both small and large, that have implemented an EHR system have also experienced the financial benefits that come along with it. Additionally, recent developments, including President Bush's public support for a National Health Information Infrastructure, are supporting a shift by medical groups towards the widespread use of information technology to improve care and reduce costs. It’s no wonder that more and more organizations are looking to Electronic Health Records to automate and streamline the clinician's workflow. Read more...

Initiate Systems, Inc., a leader in master data management (MDM) solutions, has announced that it will hold its third annual user conference -- Initiate Exchange (formerly theHub Live) -- September 29-October 1, 2008, at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Initiate Exchange brings together customers, prospects and partners for two days of networking and education with organizational leaders who are using master data management to revolutionize healthcare, transform government and reinvent customer service in financial services, insurance, hospitality and more. Read more...

Medical Technology Journal is proud to announce the winners of the 2008 Innovation Awards. This is the first year for these awards, but even so, the competition has been intense. In the end, the winners were selected because each represents a significant accomplishment, or an indication of a trend in medical technology for physician practices. Read more...