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Meaningful Use Stage 2 Attestation Slow

Information released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and the Office of the National Coordinator show that attestation for Stage 2 is slow. So reports Healthcare IT News.

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Patients' Consumer Data to Help Docs Intervene

Detailed consumer data is being used to compile profiles of current and potential patients in an attempt by healthcare professionals to get insight into possible sicknesses on the horizon. So reports Bloomberg.

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VA Gets Telehealth Right

While the Veterans Administration has made the news lately for things it gets wrong, there are a few things it does right. So reports EHR Intelligence.

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Medical Group Leaves Patient Info in Driveway, Settles HIPAA Complaint

The Parkview Medical System in Fort Wayne Indiana now knows the true cost of a HIPAA violation. So reports Healthcare IT News.

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Missouri Approves Assistant Physicians

Missouri is taking steps to help provide healthcare to rural and underserved areas of the state. So reports Modern Healthcare.

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California Health System Leaks Info of 34,000 Patients

St. Joseph Health Systems, located in Northern California, suffered its third HIPAA violation. So reports Healthcare IT News.

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Smoking: Text Messages Can Help You Quit

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates smokers respond to text messages to quit. So reports Fierce Mobile Healthcare.

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1 in 10 Doctors Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

At least 100,000 doctors are addicted to booze and/ or drugs, according to government data. So reports Today.

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