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EHRs May Help Spot Autism

The Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute conducted a study to see if the use of an electronic health record (EHR) with a special autism screening module could improve the early screening results. They found that adding the module helped detect problems earlier and improved screening rates. So reports Fierce EMR.

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Student Discovers Security Loophole in VistA

A graduate student at Georgia Tech University discovered a potential security problem with the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture Electronic Health Record (VistA). So reports EHR Intelligence .

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Seniors Want Digital Health: Survey

Seniors want digital health options, according to a survey conducted by Accenture, an IT company. So reports Government Health IT.

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Google Glass Integration Far Off

Despite Google Glass’ potential to offer mobile health applications for medical professionals, it could be years before the technology becomes widely used in the healthcare community. So reports Fierce Mobile Healthcare.

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Centers for Medicare, Medicaid Look to Designate Test EHRs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is looking for “CMS designated test EHRs.” So reports Fierce EMR.

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Doctors Dissatisfied with EHRs: Survey

A poll of 212 electronic health record users found that 58% are dissatisfied with their EHR. So reports Healthcare IT News.

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Healthcare Firm Admits to Meaningful Use Attestation Errors

Florida-based Health Management Associates revealed that 11 of its 70 hospitals had improperly attested to Meaningful Use. So reports Modern Healthcare.

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CMS Updates Patient Record Fee Info

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has clarified its rules for charging patients fees to access their patient records. So reports Fierce EMR.

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