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Researchers Develop Implantable, Disposable Health Technology

Here today, gone tomorrow.

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Accountable Care Organizations Ramp Up Health IT Spending

New ACOs expect to spend $500 million collectively on health IT in their first year, survey finds.

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Electronic Orders Impede Hospitals' Attainment of Meaningful Use

Hospitals that had problems meeting the order requirements were 18 percent less likely to receive incentive payments than those reporting problems with other criteria.

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Hospitals Question Health Data Reporting Standards

Trade group wants more field-based research.

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Kansas Health Information Exchange Calls It a Day

A similar organization in Tennessee dissolved operations this summer.

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Canadian Researchers Allegedly Misuse Personal Health Data

Nature and extent of the reported breach is unclear.

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Gaming Health IT Security Systems

New video game helps train medical personnel on privacy and security risks.

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Data Exchange to Rely on Voluntary Efforts

Beginning a regulatory process could slow development.

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Hospitals in Tech-Rich Regions Have Lower IT Costs

It's easier to attract talent in those areas.

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Easier Data Exchange Aids Mental Health Workers

Outpatient program receives information directly into its electronic health record.

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Nearly 30 percent of docs say EHRs negatively affect care

Many reported difficulty with vendors’ IT specialists.

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Stage 2 Rules Affect Mobile Health

Applications technology is getting more attention.

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HHS Delays Adoption of ICD-10 Codes

Medical providers and insurers needed more time.

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Aspiring Filmmakers, Health IT Needs You

The National Coordinator for Health IT wants to get the message out to the video-watching public.

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Coast Guard Seeks Mobile Interface for Health Data

It must work with both Apple and Android platforms.

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FDA Looks for Data-Mining Tool to Spot Adverse Drug Reactions

Agency also extends response period for proposals to develop medical device registries.