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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
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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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