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From: Peter Yim <peter.yim@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:06:31 -0700
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Hey, ... that's good reason to send our congratulations to Chris Richardson, David Whitten and their OpenVistA colleagues!

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On 9/26/05, Bob Smith <robsmith5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello,
 
This HIMSS news may be old news for some on this list, sorry...
 
 
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`Cheers,
 
Bo`b Sm`ith


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Subject: Medication info for hurricane evacuees goes online nationwide


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September 26, 2005 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 36
 
     
 

Medication info for hurricane evacuees goes online nationwide
Authorized clinicians and pharmacists nationwide now have electronic access to prescription drug data to help renew or prescribe medications for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
Source: Healthcare IT News / Caroline Broder, Senior Editor

Government releases test version of electronic records software
The long-awaited release of public-domain medical records software has finally arrived, with a couple minor surprises that may slightly mute industry response.
Source: Healthcare IT News / Fred Bazzoli, Senior Editor

Feds seek test of e-prescribing standards
The federal government is seeking applicants to test standards for electronic prescribing under Medicare's new prescription drug benefit.
Source: Healthcare IT News / Caroline Broder, Senior Editor

HIT funding, legislation uncertain
Despite cries from federal officials who say disasters such as Hurricane Katrina highlight the need for the nation to have a healthcare IT infrastructure, it's unclear whether Congress will approve the necessary funding or pass healthcare IT legislation this year, lawmakers and congressional sources say.
Source: Healthcare IT News / Caroline Broder, Senior Editor

Healthcare, government leaders continue call for HIT in wake of Katrina
Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath highlight the need for electronic medical records and better information systems in healthcare, government and healthcare leaders told attendees last week at a Medicaid reform conference.
Source: Healthcare IT News / Caroline Broder, Senior Editor

Pay-for-performance tools evolve as market shifts
As more and more P4P programs are being developed, IT tools are needed to administer process-intensive programs. As the market evolves, the IT tools to maintain the programs are getting better.
Source: Healthcare IT News / Patty Enrado, Contributing Editor

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