Tag Archives: EHR
HST.921 Spring 2009 Course Introduction
This innovative, trans-faculty subject teaches how information technologies (IT) are reshaping and redefining the health care marketplace through improved economies of scale, greater technical efficiencies in the delivery of care to patients, advanced tools for patient education and self-care, network integrated decision support tools for clinicians, and the emergence of e-commerce in health care. Student … Continue reading
Health Information Exchange in Colorado: Improving Patient Care
Medicine has come a long way in the past few decades, today’s doctors and nurses have some amazing tools at their disposal — the latest high-tech equipment and modern pharmaceuticals. But, the most important tool a medical professional needs is information — information about you the patient. What are your allergies? Recent lab results? Past … Continue reading
Information Technology to Manage Your Health Care
In this video, patients can learn about how electronic health record software can help improve the quality and convenience of the care they receive through more accurate documentation, electronic prescription capabilities, disease management functionality, online appointment scheduling, decreased potential for mistakes, fast online access to test results, and more. Duration : 0:7:37 Share this:EmailPrintStumbleUponDiggFacebookReddit
IBM and Danish Hospital Pioneer Smarter Patient Records to Improve Patient Care
An IBM technology innovation for intelligent electronic patient records using a 3D model of the human body, has proved to be practical and valuable in a first trial at a Danish Hospital. Using a map or avatar of the human body, medical staff at the Thy-Mors Hospital are now able obtain an overview of each … Continue reading
A Physician’s First-Hand Experience With EHR/EMRs
Most people who talk about the benefits of electronic health records (EHR, sometimes called EMR) focus on time and cost savings. Ingenix CareTracker EHR client Dr. Pablo Rodriguez says the technology helps him to be a better doctor. Dr. Rodriguez is CEO of Womens Care, which is one of the largest womens health care practices … Continue reading
Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman – Fox Business – Obama Healthcare Push
Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman speaks on Fox Business regarding healthcare information technology and healthcare reform. Duration : 0:6:12 Share this:EmailPrintStumbleUponDiggFacebookReddit
Family Medicine and Health Information Technology
Family physicians implement the most up-to-date treatments and technologies. Family physicians are using the latest tools when it comes to information technology, including electronic health records that have the ability to access and communicate clinical information, resulting in high-quality, safe and affordable health care. Duration : 0:1:39 Share this:EmailPrintStumbleUponDiggFacebookReddit