A new study issued recently found electronic medical records (EHRs) as currently designed, implemented and regulated, lack usability as a necessary feature, resulting in EHRs that are extremely hard to use compared to other common technologies.
The Senate health committee recently voted on eight bipartisan public health bills, which Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said will “bring new over-the-counter drugs to patients more quickly, ensure we have the nurses we need, and help Americans lead healthier lives.”
The Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative has announced new Board leadership. Keith Hepp, CFO & Senior VP of Business Development of The Health Collaborative in Cincinnati, Ohio will serve as Board Chair…
On Monday, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released the Annual Regulatory Burden Report at MGMA19 their Annual Conference. Findings reveal the true impacts of federal regulations on the U.S. healthcare system.
Black Book Survey: Pressures of Value-Based Care Reforms Trigger Sharp Increase in Clinical Outsourcing Partnerships, Black Book Survey Results
Black Book’s European office led this year’s sweeping survey process of 60,000 provider invitations, resulting in 4,056 current EHR user participants around the globe providing insight into 18 specific EHR key performance indicators evidencing progress…
Helping organizations meet their workforce goals is a priority for the AHIMA Foundation’s registered apprenticeship program, which provides an important avenue for healthcare organizations to identify and train employees.
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) will present three distinguished keynote speakers to discuss the global digital economy, digital innovation and emerging technology at the 2019 CHIME Fall CIO Forum in Phoenix in November.
On Tuesday, May 7, the Senate health committee will hold its second hearing on implementation of the electronic health information provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act. Witnesses will be Dr. Don Rucker and Dr. Kate Goodrich.
WHO released new recommendations on 10 ways that countries can use digital health technology, accessible via mobile phones, tablets and computers, to improve people’s health and essential services.
This month, the Department of Health and Human Services will launch its Compliance Review Program, an audit to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules for electronic healthcare transactions.
According to the most recent report by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses posted nearly 7.6 million jobs at the beginning of 2019, indicating a shift within the labor market. Despite this, there are currently around 1 million more open jobs than there are unemployed workers.
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