MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Healthcare IT News Press Releases' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:18:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380664&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Findiana-provider-implements-accounts-receivable-management-solution Apollo Health Street announced  an agreement with St. Mary’s Health System of America, Inc. of Evansville, Indiana. Using technologies to streamline the revenue cycle and Apollo’s billing platform managers, St. Mary officials said the core goal is to improve the aging of third party accounts receivable. The partnership, spanning the next 12 months, includes evaluating an estimated 3,200 claims per month. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380664 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:50:43 +0100 3380664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3376070&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ftucson-medical-center-launches-sign-language-interpretation-solution CyraCom, the Tucson-based language services company, has announced that it provides Tucson Medical Center (TMC) with American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters via video link. TMC officials said the hospital is one of the first hospitals in Southern Arizona to provide video ASL interpretation to the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The on-demand service provides patients with access to certified ASL interpreters on a 24/7 basis. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3376070 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:39:34 +0100 3376070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3371783&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhealthcare-resolution-services-inc-garners-health-it-and-staffing-contracts-three-stat HealthCare Resolution Services, Inc. (HCRS), a provider of program integrity support, health information technology (IT) services and professional medical and technical staffing, announced that it has been accepted as a subcontractor for three contract vehicles serving the states of Maryland, Texas, and Florida. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3371783 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:39:35 +0100 3371783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3371784&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fohiohealth-group-deploys-new-software-support-clinical-integration-program OhioHealth Group has selected Valence Health to help develop and support its clinical integration program, known as Health. Columbus-based OhioHealth Group is a physician hospital organization comprised of OhioHealth and The Medical Group of Ohio. Valence offers the tools and technology infrastructure that enables entities like OhioHealth Group to integrate and share data, improve physician performance and enhance the quality of care delivered to patients across all settings of care. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3371784 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:04:48 +0100 3371784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3371785&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Flankenau-hospital-launches-new-documentation-and-coding-software Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced that Lankenau Hospital has selected its ProVation MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding. Lankenau will utilize the software to document and code procedures performed in its GI lab. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3371785 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:52:06 +0100 3371785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3371786&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmeridian-health-selects-ica%25E2%2580%2599s-carealign-solution-%25E2%2580%259Cconnected-health%25E2%2580%259D-technology-platfor Meridian Health has launched a new solution to connect internal and external health care participants across the system, including five, not-for-profit hospitals and its affiliated healthcare companies and providers spanning Central to Southern New Jersey. Informatics Corporation of America (ICA) developed CareAlign to be implemented at Meridian Health. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3371786 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:44:57 +0100 3371786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3364681&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fumass-memorial-health-care-launches-perioperative-solution-all-sites UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest healthcare system in Central and Western Massachusetts, has selected Picis CareSuite perioperative and anesthesia solutions for more than 60 operating rooms in its five hospitals. UMass Memorial chose Picis integrated technology to deliver clinical documentation and financial information more quickly and accurately across the UMass Memorial Health Care system, thereby promoting quality patient care. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3364681 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:28:27 +0100 3364681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3356223&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhouston-provider-deploys-new-transcription-technology St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) in Houston, Texas has implemented Webmedx's medical dictation and transcription technology platform throughout the 792-bed facility. Within three days of the legacy system crashing, Webmedx had St. Joseph's nearly 600 physicians back online and dictating reports with minimal disruption and no learning curve. The announcement was made by Sean Carroll, CEO, Webmedx. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3356223 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:35:32 +0100 3356223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3356224&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmiami-children%25E2%2580%2599s-hospital-launches-vascular-x-ray-equipment Miami Children’s Hospital, a pioneer in hybrid procedures, recently installed Toshiba America Medical Systems’s Infinix CF-i bi-plane system with the new CAT-880B hybrid catheterization table. When combining the five-axis positioner of the Infinix-i system with the tilting and cradling features of the hybrid table, physicians are able to obtain optimal image angles while having unprecedented access to patients. Miami Children’s Hospital will use its new hybrid cath lab for complex interventions on patients of all sizes, from newborns to young adults. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3356224 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:26:58 +0100 3356224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3356225&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fpremier-submits-comments-proposed-ehr-meaningful-use-rule Premier has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to modify the proposed rule on the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health records (EHR) incentive program to ensure that hospitals and other healthcare providers can reasonably achieve "meaningful use" of EHRs and qualify for the incentives. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3356225 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:21:04 +0100 3356225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3352046&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Famerican-college-cardiology-embraces-interactive-technology-patient-engagement When patients hear the words “heart failure” they often remember little of the discussion that follows. Stress, emotions, health literacy and even the patient’s condition itself can create a barrier for good communication between patients and their doctors. Studies show patients forget as much as 80% of their discussion with their doctor by the time they reach the parking garage. That’s why the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is embracing interactive technology as a way to improve patient communication. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3352046 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:29:45 +0100 3352046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348205&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcoactiv-announces-exam-pacs-ortho-ipad-aaos In the forefront of breaking technology, CoActiv Medical (Booth 635) announces at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) conference new EXAM-PACS touch screen image viewing for the recently announced Apple iPad large-screen digital viewing and communications device. Based on the existing EXAM-PACS iPhone image viewing system incorporated in its orthopedic and other PACS solutions, the new iPad system will support bi-directional data communication between a PACS and any iPad using the new device’s built-in WiFi capabilities. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348205 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:14:57 +0100 3348205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348206&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Frady-children%25E2%2580%2599s-hospital-selects-amcom-software-unified-communications Amcom Software, Inc., is working with Rady Children’s Hospital to implement unified communications solutions to support information sharing throughout its facilities. The San Diego-based hospital will leverage Amcom solutions for contact center operations, on-call scheduling, and staff messaging in concert with its Cisco PBX and phones. At the heart of the project is Rady Children’s goal of enhancing the patient experience through more seamless communications among staff, patients, and their families. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348206 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:09:58 +0100 3348206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336755&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fconcordant-launches-ehr-implementation-support-solution Concordant, Inc., a provider of healthcare IT services, has launched EHRopt, a HIPAA-secure portal that provides a new streamlined approach to deliver EHR implementation and support services.  EHRopt is housed in a cloud-computing environment, allowing for scalability, easy access, and easy interoperability. It provides an online community that is content rich and available on-demand. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336755 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:58:19 +0100 3336755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3328764&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-demand-rare-disease-registry In honor of Worldwide Rare Disease Day 2010, RemedyMD, Inc., the leading provider of disease registry software, today announced the world’s first on-demand registry solution exclusively for rare disease research. RegistryOnDemand allows researchers and foundations to collect, aggregate, harmonize and analyze data from disparate data types and sources, including: (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3328764 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:54:48 +0100 3328764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3328765&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-quadramed-introduces-ehr-solution-booth-6433 QuadraMed Corporation, a provider of healthcare technologies and services that help turn quality care into positive financial outcomes, will demonstrate its electronic health record (EHR) and Smart Identity Management solutions at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition's Interoperability Showcase.  The event takes place March 1-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3328765 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:43:17 +0100 3328765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3328766&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Flifeimage-launches-web-based-trauma-image-management lifeIMAGE, provider of the medical image e-sharing platform, today announced the availability of its Internet-based Trauma Image Management & Exchange (TIME). TIME will improve the way critical diagnostic imaging information is shared during emergency transfers. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3328766 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:39:30 +0100 3328766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324621&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswires-hid-global-showcases-its-hid-desktop-solution-booth-9115 HID Global, a provider of solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that it will promote its strategic vision and advancements in risk management technologies at the HIMSS10 Conference in Atlanta, GA, Georgia World Congress Center, from March 1 through March 5. HID Global’s solutions combine physical and logical security for heightened data security to meet the increasing demands of HIPAA compliance faced by healthcare institutions, small to medium-sized practices and other regulated organizations.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324621 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:57:28 +0100 3324621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324622&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-wyse-presents-market-solutions-booth-7603 Wyse Technology, a provider of thin computing and client virtualization, will be demonstrating their innovative healthcare industry solutions in Atlanta, GA this week at HIMSS10, one of the world's leading healthcare IT events.  Wyse is the leading virtual and zero client provider to the healthcare industry, with more installations than any other provider at the 'Most Wired Hospitals' for 2009 according to Hospitals & Health Networks.  Wyse is exhibiting at the event and can be found at Booth 7603.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324622 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:48:56 +0100 3324622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324623&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-health-language-presents-web-based-terminologies-and-management-tools Health Language, Inc. (HLI), a provider of medical terminology management, has launched the Language Engine Access Portal (LEAP), which enables Web access to terminologies, code sets and management tools. The portal will allow hospitals, physician practices and their vendors to easily locate, download, update and extend terminologies without installing a separate application. Health Language will demonstrate LEAP at Booth #8353 during the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference March 1-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324623 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:41:31 +0100 3324623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324624&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-nlp-technology-nuance-booth-7633 Nuance Communications, Inc., expanding upon its existing technological capabilities and team of health information technology (HIT) experts, will deliver NLP-powered clinical documentation solutions to help analyze, structure and utilize the more than 80 percent of unstructured clinical documentation that exists in the healthcare industry today. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324624 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:34:51 +0100 3324624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324625&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-nuance-unveils-dragon-medical-mobile-apps-smartphones-booth-7633 Nuance Communications, Inc., announced it will showcase an advanced suite of Dragon Medical Mobile technologies and solutions at HIMSS.  Building upon the recent success of its Dragon Dictation and Dragon Search consumer apps for the iPhone, which are powered by world-renowned Dragon NaturallySpeaking software, Nuance will extend its mobile speech technologies to the healthcare industry.  By applying its award-winning speech recognition and capture capabilities to smartphones, Nuance can help physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers, such as therapists, efficiently access c (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324625 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:27:01 +0100 3324625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319601&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmerge-healthcare-introduces-new-patient-focused-workflow-solution In an effort to leverage health information exchange technology for consumers, Merge Healthcare (NASDAQ:MRGE) today announced the introduction of the Merge Patient Kiosk(TM) and the successful deployment of this new patient engagement tool in several imaging centers in the U.S. Combining the best of kiosk technologies already present in other industries and the specific requirements of healthcare consumers, the Merge solution creates a new way for imaging practices to stay connected to their customers. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319601 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:36:00 +0100 3319601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319602&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmerge-healthcare-launches-efilm-mobile Merge Healthcare (NASDAQ: MRGE), a leading health IT solutions provider, today announced the release of eFilm Mobile, an exciting new extension of the eFilm Workstation franchise. This mobile device application provides users of eFilm Workstation v3.3 secure access to worklists and studies from their iPhone® or iPod touch®, bringing many key components of medical imaging workflow to the palm of their hand. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319602 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:34:40 +0100 3319602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319603&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedical-informatics-engineering-american-college-cardiology-promote-ehr-adoption Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) today announced a formal collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to promote electronic health record products with integrated PINNACLE Registry functionality.  The WebChart EHR from MIE is the only electronic health record system to offer this level of natively integrated functionality to cardiology practices in the U.S.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319603 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:23:41 +0100 3319603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319604&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-edims-present-its-emergency-department-solution-booth-5633 EDIMS LLC, a provider of interoperable emergency department (ED) information systems, will present at the Health Information Management Systems Society 2010 (HIMSS10) Health IT Venture Fair on February 28, 2010 at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center, Room C 307, beginning at 1:30 p.m. EDIMS' President and CEO, Shane Hade, will showcase the EDIMS technology platform that is designed to support clinicians' workflow in the ED and provide advanced clinical decision support. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319604 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:18:44 +0100 3319604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319605&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-4medica-demo-integrated-health-record-booth-8647 4medica, an independent provider of Web-based connectivity between physicians and clinical laboratories,  will demonstrate the versatility of its Integrated Health Record (IHR) solution at the 2010 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Interoperability Showcase at booth #233 in Hall C of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from March 1-3, 2010.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319605 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:14:59 +0100 3319605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319606&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-avaya-unified-communications-solutions-improve-patient-care-booth-772 Avaya, Inc., a provider of enterprise communications systems, has announced new and enhanced communications solutions designed to help healthcare providers improve the quality of patient care, while increasing ROI and savings. The new solutions use unified communications to help healthcare companies address key processes such as ‘care coordination’ and ‘patient flow’, and help ensure their efficient operation. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319606 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:58:00 +0100 3319606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308801&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-visionshare-demonstrates-meaningful-use-exchange-compliance-himss10 VisionShare, one of the nation’s largest health information exchanges for administrative and clinical transactions, will provide HIMSS10 Conference attendees in Atlanta with four unique compliance demonstrations relevant to the new federal Meaningful Use requirements. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308801 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:26:03 +0100 3308801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308802&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-mmodal-present-new-speech-understanding-tech-himss10 M*Modal, a developer of speech understanding technology and provider of on-demand conversational documentation services will demonstrate how physicians can create, review, reconcile and update electronic medical records (EMR) using a physician-friendly workflow powered by narrative dictation, at HIMSS 2010, Booth #1157, in Atlanta, GA,  March 1-3.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308802 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:12:40 +0100 3308802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308803&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-hartford-hospital-and-nextgate-collaborate-hie Hartford Hospital, one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, is collaborating with NextGate in a Health Information Exchange (HIE) implementation and a separate work-flow integration project. With an aim to improve patient care, both initiatives rely on NextGate's MatchMetrix indexing solution to uniquely identify a patient across multiple encounters and locations within the Hartford healthcare system and beyond.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308803 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:04:23 +0100 3308803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308804&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-csi-spotlights-mobile-health Transforming Healthcare with Wireless Communications will be the topic of a presentation by Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI) - an IT company in the design and implementation of in-building wireless products and solutions – at the upcoming HIMSS10 Annual Conference and Exhibition, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, March 1-4, 2010.  The presentation will be held at the Wireless and Mobility Theater (Booth #607), Wednesday, March 3, 12-12:45PM.  In addition, CSI will be showcasing their wireless, in-building solutions at HIMSS10 (Booth # 7670).   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308804 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:00:50 +0100 3308804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308805&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-pulse-extends-pmehr-portal-solutions Pulse Systems, Inc., an industry-leading vendor of ambulatory healthcare software solutions, announced today that it is extending its top-rated Practice Management and Electronic Health Records solution to include fully integrated Patient Portal and Self-service Patient Check-in solutions. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308805 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:45:37 +0100 3308805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304321&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-zanett-and-st-vincent-health-present-new-%25E2%2580%2598bridge-cpoe%25E2%2580%2599-solution Zanett and St. Vincent Health will present a new healthcare information technology solution at the Microsoft Health Users Group Exchange on Sunday, February 28, 2010.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304321 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:25:53 +0100 3304321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304322&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Finsite-one-introduces-index-services-patient-information-exchange InSite One, Inc. will demonstrate at HIMSS 2010 in Atlanta (March 1 to 3, 2010), new InDex enterprise archive service features that expand upon the unique toolset utilizing the enterprise archive as the conduit for patient health information exchange. As the continuum of care reaches beyond the departmental level and across multiple providers, access to images and diagnostic reports must be accessible by any enterprise application. The potential cost of this integration combined with data consolidation faces healthcare IT infrastructures with meager budgets. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304322 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:19:40 +0100 3304322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304323&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-clinical-architecture-introduces-symedical-recognize Clinical Architecture, introduces Symedical Recognize and new healthcare content integration services during the 2010 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) convention. The company is exhibiting (Booth: 812) at the convention which begins on March 1st at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304323 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:14:38 +0100 3304323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304324&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-idondemand-showcase-first-identity-service-solution idOnDemand, a developer of smart identification, will exhibit its Identity as a Service (IaaS) PIV solution for healthcare at HIMSS10. The 2010 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, Mar. 1-4, 2010, at the Georgia World Congress Center conference in the U.S. ranks as one of the largest healthcare IT and management systems gatherings in the world. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304324 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:07:27 +0100 3304324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304325&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-pbfonline-presents-emrpm-solutions A Cambria County, PA base company, PBFOnline, which has developed an ambulatory electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management system for physicians, will be demonstrating their applications at this year’s Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in Atlanta Georgia in March. PBFOnline’s CEO, Shawn Long indicates that the company’s EMR, named MedcomSoft Record is fully interoperable EMR, allowing for sharing of patient information between hospital systems, lab processing centers, diagnostic imaging services, and supports e-prescription. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304325 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:03:29 +0100 3304325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304326&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fbeth-israel-deaconess-healthcare-launch-point-care-charge-capture MedAptus, a provider of charge capture technologies, announced that Needham-based Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare (BIDHC) has selected the company's Professional Intelligent Charge Capture technology for its hospitalist group. BIDHC, a network of primary care physicians, will roll-out the web-based version of MedAptus' Inpatient Edition for the timely and compliant capture of inpatient charges originating at three area hospitals. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304326 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:57:13 +0100 3304326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299837&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-emix-presents-cloud-technology-image-sharing eMix, a new business venture by DR Systems, announced its cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports will be launched at HIMSS10.   eMix, which stands for Electronic Medical Information Exchange, enables secure sharing of images and reports among disparate institutions and physicians via the Internet. It also facilitates associating patient images with electronic medical records (EMRs) and patients' personal health records (PHRs).   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299837 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:58:53 +0100 3299837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299838&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-intelligent-systems-inc-launches-real-time-enterprise-platform Intelligent InSites Inc. has announced the release of its real-time enterprise visibility and automation platform, which enables healthcare organizations to improve visibility into their operations and make profound improvements in areas such as patient and staff safety, workflow optimization, asset and inventory management, and regulatory compliance. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299838 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:52:02 +0100 3299838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285608&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-carestream-health-shows-new-clinical-data-archive Carestream Health will showcase its new CARESTREAM Clinical Data Archive that offers a consolidated data storage and management solution for any data type, regardless of vendor. This efficient, enterprise-wide storage solution simplifies IT administrative functions and contains costs. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285608 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:32:12 +0100 3285608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285609&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-medhost-launches-opcenter-addresses-inpatient-throughput MEDHOST, provider of EDIS and healthcare throughput solutions, today announced the launch of OpCenter, its new executive decision support software solutions.  OpCenter addresses inpatient flow and bed management issues by providing executives with reliable, real-time information so they can make informed decisions about how to dramatically improve their hospital’s operations and increase patient satisfaction.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285609 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:16:25 +0100 3285609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285610&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-forcares-%25E2%2580%259Chealth-information-exchanges-made-easy European software developer Forcare will make its debut at HIMSS 2010 by showing a fully standardized software solution suite for health information exchanges (HIEs). HIEs help clinical users gain access to all available clinical information for a patient, delivering better care, achieving efficiency gains and saving costs. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285610 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:09:05 +0100 3285610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285611&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-carestream-health-highlights-superpacs-architecture Carestream Health’s SuperPACS Architecture simultaneously streamlines radiologist workflow and simplifies IT support by creating a global enterprise-wide worklist that contains imaging studies created from multiple vendors’ PACS located throughout the enterprise. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285611 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:02:44 +0100 3285611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285612&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-veriwave-launches-mobile-healthcare-test-suite VeriWave, Inc., the industry standard for ensuring WiFi performance, today announced the Mobile Healthcare Test Suite enabling healthcare IT professionals and developers of WiFi-enabled medical devices to ensure user satisfaction, network reliability and overall readiness for mobility. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285612 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:59:48 +0100 3285612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285613&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhimss10-newswire-centrak-releases-hygiene-compliance-system CenTrak, a provider of Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) used for tracking equipment, patients has released its new Hand Hygiene Compliance System. The system leverages CenTrak’s certainty-based RTLS, that delivers room and bed-level location via a combination of a second generation infrared (Gen2IR) technology and RF. CenTrak offers the industry’s only primarily battery powered RTLS (5+ years of battery life), eliminating the need for in-room wiring and enabling a quick and easy installation. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285613 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:44:28 +0100 3285613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281391&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcarolinas-medical-center-northeast-selects-premier-healthcare-alliance-quality-improve The Premier healthcare alliance announced that Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast (CMC-NorthEast) of Concord, N.C., selected Premier’s QualityAdvisor solution to improve delivery of patient care and safely reduce costly avoidable patient events. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281391 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:38:35 +0100 3281391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3277639&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fgwinnett-health-system-selects-kramer-group%25E2%2580%2599s-rqi-enterprise-revenue-cycle-solution The Kramer Group announced that Gwinnett Health System, comprising a three hospital integrated delivery network in Lawrenceville, GA, selected RQi enterprise (Registration Quality Improvement), its web-based revenue cycle solution designed to detect and flag errors for correction during the registration process. Knowing that less than five percent of registrations were reviewed each month for quality assurance, Gwinnett Health sought out an automated revenue cycle solution that would improve financial performance by ensuring 100 percent review of registrations. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277639 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:28:41 +0100 3277639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3277640&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedecision-introduces-inframe-hie-service MEDecision, Inc., a provider of collaborative healthcare management solutions, today introduced the next generation of its healthcare management technology with the launch of InFrame, a collaborative health information exchange (HIE) service that enables care delivery organizations to share clinical data — including diagnostic-quality medical images — among themselves and with patients to more effectively drive business and comply with meaningful use criteria. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277640 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:00:08 +0100 3277640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3277641&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fus-social-security-administration-awards-contract-community-health-information-collabo The U.S. Social Security Administration has awarded a contract to Community Health Information Collaborative (CHIC) and its technical partner MEDNET. CHIC, with MEDNET, built a health information exchange (HIE) - known as “HIE-Bridge” - in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin to allow for the exchange of clinical health data over the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., MEDNET is a leader in NHIN connectivity and HIE applications and services. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277641 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:52:37 +0100 3277641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3277642&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnuemd-pm-software-adds-functionality-fqhcs Nuesoft Technologies Inc. has released version 3.09 of its NueMD medical practice management software. The new version features special billing and reporting capabilities for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).

 Highlights of NueMD’s new FQHC functionality include sliding fee schedules that prorate costs relative to the federal poverty level, Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting, and the ability to file American Dental Association (ADA) claims.

 (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277642 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:41:26 +0100 3277642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256628&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fchristiana-care-health-system-seeks-hipaa-compliance-email-encryption Zix Corporation, a provider of email encryption services, has signed a three-year contract with Christiana Care Health System, a Delaware-based regional health system with two hospitals and numerous satellite facilities.  ZixCorp's Email Encryption Service will help secure Christiana Care's confidential information and facilitate their compliance with the updated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) legislation. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256628 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:11:45 +0100 3256628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256629&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Forlando-health-deploys-partners-medeanalytics-clinical-financial-risk-compliance Orlando Health has added Quality and Compliance Analytics (QCA), developed by MedeAnalytics. By utilizing the QCA solution specifically for Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits, Orlando Health will proactively monitor financial and clinical compliance risk areas to optimize and manage the audit process. Plans also call for streamlining the reporting process for Orlando Health’s inpatient hospitals and growing physician practices. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256629 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:38:21 +0100 3256629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252313&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcook-childrens-health-care-system-launches-enterprise-solutions Lawson Software has signed a contract with Cook Children’s Health Care System. Under the contract, Lawson will provide multiple enterprise solutions including Lawson Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Mobile Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management applications. Cook Children’s also selected Lawson Business Intelligence, Learning Accelerator and ProcessFlow Integrator. The contract was signed during Lawson’s second quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended Nov. 30, 2009. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252313 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:25:22 +0100 3252313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252314&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhealth-dialog-unveils-health-crossroads-member-website Health Dialog today announced the Health Crossroads member website, a multimedia decision-support tool that offers evidence-based healthcare resources to individuals so they can better understand their conditions, ask their physicians the right questions about treatment options, and make more informed medical decisions. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252314 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:18:41 +0100 3252314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241453&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fenglewood-hospital-and-medical-center-improve-clinical-financial-processes Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Bergen County, N.J., announced it will replace its existing clinical and financial systems with healthcare information technology (HIT) from McKesson. The HIT investment is part of a transformational initiative to better serve Englewood Hospital’s patient community while enabling the hospital to qualify for incentives under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241453 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:59:17 +0100 3241453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3241454&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fe-mds-launches-new-solutions-chart-2010-integrating-healthcare-enterprise-connectathon e-MDs, a provider of electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management (PM) solutions, announced its Solution Series Chart product has completed the 2010 Integrating Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon.  For the third consecutive year, e-MDs was a participant in the healthcare IT industry's largest interoperability testing event.  Held in Chicago, IL from January 11–15, the conference tested 138 healthcare information technology systems by 90 HIT solution providers. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3241454 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:39:18 +0100 3241454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3233313&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fappalachian-regional-healthcare-system-live-lawson Appalachian Regional Healthcare System in Boone, North Carolina, recently completed an organization-wide deployment of Lawson QuickStep Healthcare, a pre-configured enterprise software package that will help the hospital system enhance its human resources capabilities and improve integration between its financial and supply chain processes. The package, which was implemented in less than six months, includes the Lawson Business Intelligence, Human Resource Management, Enterprise Financial Management and Supply Chain Management suites. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3233313 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:39:03 +0100 3233313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3233314&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnorth-carolina-provider-launches-automated-order-sets High Point Regional Health System has selected ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support, to automate the creation, maintenance and system-wide deployment of evidence-based order sets at High Point Regional Medical Center. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3233314 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:18:35 +0100 3233314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3225927&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Felekta-launches-new-website Elekta has launched a new corporate Web site that provides healthcare professionals, patients, investors and the public with new ways to interact, navigate and browse information about Elekta's solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3225927 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:47:12 +0100 3225927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3225928&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fconcerro-inc-acquires-res-q-healthcare-systems Concerro, Inc., a hospital shift and emergency workforce management system, has acquired RES-Q Healthcare Systems, (RES-Q), recently recognized as the 2009 Best in KLAS software market segment leader for Staff/Nurse Scheduling. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3225928 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:40:35 +0100 3225928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218436&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fkendall-regional-medical-center-depoloys-provation-procedure-documentation-and-coding- Wolters Kluwer Health, a provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Kendall Regional Medical Center has selected its ProVation MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218436 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:44:06 +0100 3218436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218437&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhamilton-healthcare-system-launches-clinical-financial-it Hamilton Healthcare System has selected Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. to provide customized clinical and financial technology applications for its facilities including Hamilton General Hospital, a 34-bed community hospital located in Hamilton, Texas, Family Practice Rural Health Clinic in Hamilton, Texas, Hico Clinic in Hico, Texas and Family Practice Clinic of Mills County in Goldthwaite, Texas. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218437 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:39:47 +0100 3218437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3214174&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fadvantedge-healthcare-solutions-acquires-medical-account-services-inc AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (AHS), a providers of medical billing and practice management services, has acquired Medical Account Services (MAS), the premier anesthesia billing company throughout Ohio. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3214174 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:43:22 +0100 3214174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3214175&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmulticare-health-system-launches-solution-improved-interoperability Certify Data Systems, Inc. announced today that MultiCare Health System has expanded its deployment of Certify’s interoperability solution for health information exchange systemwide to its four acute care hospitals and affiliated physicians. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3214175 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:27:05 +0100 3214175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3210018&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fge-expand-access-mri-systems-underdeveloped-regions GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the General Electric Company, has been awarded a four-year, $3.27 million award from National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop new magnet technology that will make MRI systems less costly and easier to site. Because cryogenic liquids are used, special venting and other room specifications must be met that can make MRI systems more costly and difficult to site. As part of this project, GE researchers are developing a cryogen-free magnet that is expected to considerably reduce costs and siting requirements. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3210018 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:14:58 +0100 3210018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3210019&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fday-kimball-healthcare-utilizes-it-improve-patient-care-outcomes Day Kimball Healthcare has deployed athenahealth’s electronic health record service, athenaClinicals, as part of a new clinical connectivity platform designed to improve care and outcomes for patients across its healthcare system. athenaClinicals, paired with athenahealth’s revenue cycle management service, athenaCollector, is expected to play a critical role in Day Kimball Healthcare’s physicians’ ability to successfully demonstrate meaningful use of an electronic health record system to participate in the HITECH Act incentives programs. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3210019 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:49:16 +0100 3210019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3210020&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fpioneer-medical-group-launches-new-communications-system Pioneer Medical Group (PMG) in Cerritos, CA has chosen Black Box Network Services, a provider of voice communications, data infrastructure , and product solutions, to implement and maintain a communications solution including updating the organization’s WAN infrastructure and deploying a Cisco unified communications platform. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3210020 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:07:22 +0100 3210020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206407&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmerge-healthcare-announces-new-hospital-deployment Tri Hospital MRI Center of Port Huron, Michigan has selected Merge Healthcare to provide a radiology information system (RIS) that includes integrated business workflow from scheduling through billing. As a joint venture of Port Huron Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and St. John River District Hospital; the center serves St. Clair, Sanilac and Huron counties. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206407 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:32 +0100 3206407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206408&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fpht-corporation-enhances-studyworks-online-portal Corporation announced an enhanced StudyWorks portal that aims to offer study sponsors a higher level of management and logistical control over their clinical trials. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206408 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:45:06 +0100 3206408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206409&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnextgen-healthcare-launches-certified-hit-consultant-program In anticipation of significant growth in healthcare IT adoption, NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, launched the NextGen Certified HIT Consultant Program. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206409 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:24:32 +0100 3206409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199303&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fsan-juan-regional-medical-deploys-procedure-documentation-and-coding-software San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) has selected Wolters Kluwer Health ProVation MD software for Gastroenterology and Cardiology. ProVation MD for procedure documentation and coding compliance replaces dictation/transcription and streamlines the coding and billing process. ProVation MD for Gastroenterology offers robust electronic documentation and document imaging for all elements of the patient encounter, from past records to procedure documentation to follow-up care. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199303 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:13:12 +0100 3199303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195479&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhms-successfully-demonstrates-full-interoperability-ihe-north-american-connectathon Healthcare Management Systems completed 100 percent of its defined goals at the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) North American Connectathon event in Chicago last week. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195479 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:12:56 +0100 3195479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195480&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmaryland-provider-launches-performance-management-solution St. Joseph Medical Center, a Towson, Md.-based healthcare provider, has added MedeAnalytics' Payer Performance Analytics to its suite of MedeAnalytics solutions. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195480 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:07:45 +0100 3195480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195481&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Foklahoma-health-center-launches-transfusion-management-software McAlester Regional Health Center of McAlester, Oklahoma has launched new  transfusion management software. SafeTrace Tx, developed by Global Med Technologies, Inc., is a transfusion management software designed to raise the standard of care for patients, improve safety, reduce waste and increase efficiency in transfusion services and hospital blood banks.  (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195481 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:57:41 +0100 3195481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195482&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhealth-it-players-discuss-health-reform-nashville-council During a Nashville Health Care Council panel discussion on the future and current state of health care information technology (HIT), Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the time is now for rapid change in the industry. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195482 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:50:21 +0100 3195482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3191040&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2F37-hospitals-11-countries-live-metavision-clinical-information-systems-2009 iMDsoft continued in 2009 to expand the reach of its flagship family of solutions, the MetaVision Suite, in North America and Europe. 37 implementations were completed during 2009, spread over 11 countries and seven languages. MetaVision was implemented for the first time in Luxembourg, while there were additional installations in Belgium, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the UK, and the US. Among the hospitals and healthcare systems that implemented MetaVision in 2009 are: (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3191040 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:58:06 +0100 3191040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3191041&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ftwo-non-profit-hospitals-implement-mro%25E2%2580%2599s-audit-tracker-online DeKalb Medical, based in Dekalb, Ga., and St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network of Bethlehem, Pa., have contracted to implement MRO's Audit Tracker Online. DeKalb Medical is a not-for-profit hospital with 627 acute care beds and more than 775 physicians practicing on three campuses, while St. Luke’s is a non-profit health network with more than 150 locations, including four hospitals and 1,224 physicians. Both health networks will integrate Audit Tracker Online with their existing release-of-information processing software and service from MRO. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3191041 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:54:15 +0100 3191041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3191042&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fwest-georgia-health-system-implement-new-order-sets West Georgia Health System has selected ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support, to automate the creation, deployment and maintenance of order sets solutions at West Georgia Medical Center. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3191042 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:47:02 +0100 3191042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3187126&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fib-salut-spain-expands-picis-clinical-information-solution-across-its-regional-hospita IB-Salut regional health services in the Spanish Balearic Islands implemented Picis Critical Care Manager and PACU Manager, part of the CareSuite family of high-acuity solutions, at Hospital Can Misses in Ibiza. In addition, they have extended the software solution at Hospital Comarcal d’Inca and Hospital General Mateu Orfila to include the recovery care areas. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3187126 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:14:02 +0100 3187126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3187127&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fst-jude-medical-conducts-new-interoperability-testing St. Jude Medical, Inc., has completed its second interoperability testing process for the company’s Merlin.net Patient Care Network, an Internet-based repository of patient and implantable device data. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3187127 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:52:01 +0100 3187127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3187128&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fst-louis-childrens-hospital-controls-dosage-new-ct-scanner St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis is enhancing its nationally renowned pediatric care program with the installation of a new computed tomography scanner. The SOMATOM Definition AS CT scanner, developed by Siemens Healthcare, is designed to intelligently adapt to the patient, for aiding in dose protection, as well as adapting to new dimensions and space. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3187128 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:39:30 +0100 3187128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3169235&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fharvard-medical-school-receives-2009-infoworld-100-award-internal-cloud-computing-proj Harvard Medical School (HMS), a medical university and research facility, received an InfoWorld 100 Award for deploying one of top 100 information technology (IT) projects in 2009, as determined by InfoWorld editors. Each year, International Data Group's InfoWorld 100 Awards recognize the 100 most innovative IT initiatives used to further an organization's business goals and acknowledge the achievements of top IT projects that exemplify inventive, forward-thinking technology use that meets both business and technical objectives. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3169235 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:39:46 +0100 3169235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3165375&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcollaboration-reduce-disparities-care Emmi Solutions, LLC, creators of Web-based interactive multimedia patient education programs, has collaborated with the American Cancer Society, the nation’s leading voluntary health organization and the preeminent source of cancer information and service, to expand Emmi Solutions’ existing suite of cancer-related programs. “Every cancer patient deserves to have access to the right information at the right time in their care in order to make the most informed decisions” (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3165375 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:43:14 +0100 3165375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3161291&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Finteroperability-showcased-integrating-healthcare-enterprise-north-america-connectatho Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., provider of the single-database, fully-integrated electronic health record, practice management and interoperability solution, PrimeSuite, is participating within a series of more than a dozen public health, quality and clinical research interoperability testing events January 11 – 15 at the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) North America Connectathon in Chicago. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3161291 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:27:24 +0100 3161291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154748&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcrystal-run-healthcare-links-rispacs-emr Crystal Run Healthcare has deployed a RIS/PACS that enables the sharing of information with its EMR. After an imaging exam is conducted, a radiologist reads the exam using the CARESTREAM RIS/PACS. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154748 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:46:02 +0100 3154748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154749&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fvirginia-provider-expands-hit-receive-stimulus-funding Twin County Regional Hospital is expanding its McKesson Paragon hospital information system to increase efficiency and help improve patient safety across the entire medical community of Galax, Va. and surrounding areas. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154749 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:37:57 +0100 3154749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3127704&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fiphone-application-designed-multiple-sclerosis-patients-launched A Pennsylvania-based company has just released a healthcare management application that targets Multiple Sclerosis patients to the App Store. David Warden, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2008, created an application called i-Inject that allows fellow patients to manage details of their healthcare. The application provides a place for users to track their rotation of injection sites, set medication reminders and run various reports regarding their medication inventories and use. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3127704 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:36:04 +0100 3127704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3125466&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmultiple-healthcare-providers-adopt-medeanalytics%25E2%2580%2599-patient-access-intelligence-2009 MedeAnalytics, a provider of healthcare performance management solutions, announced  that adoption of the company’s Patient Access Intelligence solution by hospitals around the country has been robust since its introduction earlier this year and continues to grow, according to Mike Gallagher, chief executive officer of MedeAnalytics. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3125466 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:43:29 +0100 3125466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094234&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fonline-doctor-rating-web-site-drscorecom-signs-oregon-medical-group The online doctor rating Web site, DrScore.com, announces today that it will provide patient feedback services to Oregon Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 135 providers serving patients in the Eugene and Springfield, Oregon areas. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094234 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:41:33 +0100 3094234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094235&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fst-joseph-health-system-chooses-accenx-its-ministry-integration-platform Accenx, a wholly owned subsidiary of Initiate Systems, Inc., a provider of data management solutions for information sharing and improved data quality, announced today that St. Joseph Health System (SJHS) has chosen Accenx as its partner to aid in the integration of its hospitals with affiliated physicians. The Accenx solution, Accenx Exchange, was selected because its fully managed, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform will enable SJHS to meet its aggressive timeline, without cutting into personnel resources or sacrificing the quality of the integration. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094235 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:36:09 +0100 3094235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3090911&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fbarnes-jewish-hospital-implements-feature-rich-perioperative-solution-surgical-informa Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO recently went live with a perioperative solution from Surgical Information Systems (SIS), following a customized implementation that optimized the system according to the hospital's unique workflows. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3090911 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:24:05 +0100 3090911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3090912&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fncg-medical-perfect-care-ehr-achieves-preliminary-arra-2011-certification-cchit NCG Medical announces that their Electronic Health Record, Perfect Care EHR has been inspected by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) and is Preliminary ARRA 2011 certified, meeting proposed Federal standards supporting the achievement of 22 of 26 proposed 2011-2012 Meaningful Use Objectives for Eligible Providers under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3090912 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:19:21 +0100 3090912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3086763&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fgreenway-medical-technologies-primesuite-2011-receives-cchit-2011-comprehensive-certif Author:  Industry News Release Teaser:  Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. today announced that its flagship integrated EHR, PrimeSuite 2011, is a pre-market conditionally CCHIT Certified 2011 Ambulatory EHR, additionally certified for Child Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, with optional Advanced Reporting. Greenway's PrimeSuite 2011 achieved the higher level of two new 2011 certification designations offered by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology. Dateline:  CARROLLTON, GA Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. today announced that its flagship integrated EHR, PrimeSuite 2011, is a pre-market conditionally CCHIT Certified 2011 Ambulatory EHR, addit... Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3086763 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:00:57 +0100 3086763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080798&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Famerican-sentinel-university-launches-new-healthcare-degree-programs American Sentinel University, an online university that provides degree programs for professionals, announces two new online healthcare degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Infection Prevention and Control specialization. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080798 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:31:15 +0100 3080798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080799&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhitachi-awarded-open-mri-contract-medassets Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. (Hitachi) has been awarded a contract for Open MRI products by MedAssets Supply Chain Systems, effective January 1, 2010. The contract features Hitachi’s Oasis 1.2T High-Field Bore-less MRI. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080799 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:28:52 +0100 3080799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068836&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fsumma-health-system-selects-software-solution-suite-agilysys Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio has implemented a comprehensive suite of software solutions from Agilysys, Inc., a provider of information technology and hospitality software, to streamline efficiency and control costs in its food outlets and gift shops. Summa Health System will use Eatec Solutions by Agilysys, an inventory and procurement system; InfoGenesis POS, a point-of-sale system; and Hospitality Analytics, a business intelligence solution. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068836 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:37:59 +0100 3068836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068837&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhospitals-urged-implement-new-strategies-now-or-risk-ceding-decision-making-others-whi A new "thought paper" by one of the healthcare industry's business development organizations cautions hospitals against taking a wait-and-see approach to healthcare reform if they are to have a role in determining their own destiny. Instead, the paper argues that hospitals must begin immediately to implement new solutions that drive revenues while meeting the health goals of the local community. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068837 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:24:27 +0100 3068837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064857&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ftomtec-introduces-new-generation-image-arena-cardiac-multimodality-platform-euroecho-m TomTec the leading innovator for cardiac imaging presents its next generation Image-Arena multimodality platform for Image Analysis, Review and Data Management at the EuroEcho in Madrid. The new Image-Arena platform offers a comprehensive user administration (multi client capability), extended HL7 and DICOM connectivity for improved integration in hospital IT environment, as well as multimodality review and quantification capabilities. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064857 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:13:04 +0100 3064857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064858&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fconsumer%25E2%2580%2599s-medical-resource-announces-next-generation-medical-decision-support-program Consumer’s Medical Resource has released the latest version of Medical Decision support, an integrated suite of personalized health resources designed to help patients make informed decisions on any diagnosis or medical topic. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064858 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:58:42 +0100 3064858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064859&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fincontact-provides-call-routing-backbone-two-additional-healthcare-call-centers inContact, Inc., a provider of on-demand call center software and agent optimization tools, has expanded its healthcare customer base with the implementation of two new nursing and physician call center customers using the inContact automated call distributor (ACD). These companies employ registered nurses to provide primarily after-hours phone assistance and triage for medical facilities, as well as answering services for doctor’s offices. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064859 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:49:38 +0100 3064859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3054341&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcoactiv-releases-version-2-exam-pacs-iphone-rsna-2009 CoActiv introduces at RSNA 2009 EXAM-PACS for iPhone v. 2 with direct 3G/2G/EDGE connectivity for worldwide access to medical images on the popular handheld mobile device. This iPhone release enables secure DICOM Query/Retrieve functionality and also allows files to be pushed directly to the device over iPhone network connections. Once images arrive on the mobile device, they may be viewed using the full range of iPhone Touch Screen capabilities, including scroll, pan, zoom and window & level and measurement functions. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3054341 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:20:40 +0100 3054341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3054342&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnew-mckesson-automation-software-designed-enable-advanced-analysis-improved-product-pe With hospitals facing increased pressure to improve safety and efficiency, the comprehensive analysis of performance data has become even more critical. The new software release of McKesson’s analytics solution Automation Decision Support – is designed to help hospitals using McKesson automation solutions more quickly and easily detect medication dispensing issues and improve inventory management and pharmacy productivity. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3054342 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:51:44 +0100 3054342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049998&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fjupiter-medical-center-announces-new-high-definition-mri-system Jupiter Medical Center has incorporated new diagnostic tools available into its imaging program, the new Signa HDx 1.5T MRI system from GE Healthcare. The system delivers highly detailed images of the human body with increased speed, better resolution and unique applications, including dual breast scanning and non-contrast vascular imaging for patients with renal dysfunction. This results in shorter exams and greater comfort for patients, while providing higher diagnostic confidence for doctors, according to Dr. Robert L. Stickle, Board Certified diagnostic radiologist. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049998 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:56:40 +0100 3049998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049999&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fbutler-health-system-selects-patientkeeper-improve-care-coordination PatientKeeper, Inc., the a provider of Physician Information technology, announced today that Butler Health System of Butler, Pennsylvania will roll out PatientKeeper to help its organization meet the meaningful use criteria requirements established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The implementation of PatientKeeper’s Platform and Physician Portal, which is scheduled to roll-out in the first quarter of 2010, will extend physician accessibility and connectivity to over 200 physicians and significantly impact patient quality and care. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049999 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:40:43 +0100 3049999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3050000&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fgolden-living-kick-starts-post-acute-health-it-microsoft-healthvault-and-amalga-uis-co Golden Living and Microsoft Corp. announced the companies will collaborate to give caregivers single-point access to the diverse healthcare information necessary for providing ongoing care after patients leave the hospital and to give patients and their families better tools for managing patients' health. Golden Living is the first post-acute care organization to adopt Microsoft Amalga Unified Intelligence System (UIS). This relationship will allow Golden Living to benefit from the same technology used in some of the country's most advanced hospitals. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3050000 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:24:50 +0100 3050000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3046258&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fintelerad-ranks-1-klas-report-ambulatory-pacs-2009 Intelerad Medical Systems, a provider of PACS solutions, has been ranked #1 in KLAS in “The New PACS Market: From Gold Rush to Replacement”  2009 report by KLAS Enterprises, LLC. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3046258 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:56:09 +0100 3046258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041618&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhospitals-report-workflow-improvements-new-release-mckesson%25E2%2580%2599s-cardiovascular-informati McKesson unveiled the latest version of its comprehensive Horizon Cardiology cardiovascular information system designed to automate and simplify cardiologists’ complex workflows. The modular, single-platform offering eliminates equipment redundancies and encourages the adoption of structured reporting techniques. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041618 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:32:57 +0100 3041618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041619&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedquist-integrates-search-engine-primordial-speechq-radiology MedQuist Inc., a provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announced that the radiology search tool from Primordial Design, Inc. has been integrated with SpeechQ for Radiology, MedQuist's real-time speech recognition system. The solution is being demonstrated at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) convention November 29 through December 2. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041619 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:23:58 +0100 3041619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041620&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedbuild-completes-new-imaging-suite-nash-general-hospital MedBuild, the specialized healthcare division of Modular Space Corporation, has completed construction of a new PET/CT imaging facility for Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041620 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:41:53 +0100 3041620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041621&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ftelemis-reduces-costs-radiology-practices-hospitals-and-clinics-through-integration-ad Telemis Group, the medical imaging company specialized in PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) solutions, has made a new technology available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other third parties for the first time. By entering into OEM agreements with key healthcare vendors in the USA and Europe, the company aims to give more hospitals, clinics and radiology practices access to advanced PACS implementations that reduce costs and increase care quality by eliminating the need for X-ray film. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041621 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:37:44 +0100 3041621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037840&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnew-performance-upgrades-zonare-medical-systems-deliver-premium-image-quality-and-expa ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a developer of ultrasound systems, released new upgrades for the z.one ultra system here at the 95th Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 29 - Dec. 4, 2009. The release includes new advanced software applications and transducers designed to deliver premium image quality and performance across a variety of clinical applications. New capabilities include contrast enhanced imaging studies, comprehensive elastography applications and 3D imaging. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037840 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:16:37 +0100 3037840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3028092&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fspacelabs-healthcare-introduces-enhanced-wireless-capabilities-ultraview-sl-portable-p Spacelabs Healthcare, a manufacturer of patient monitoring and connectivity solutions, has launched a new enhanced wireless feature set for the Ultraview SL2200, SL2400 and SL2600 portable patient monitors. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3028092 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:41:58 +0100 3028092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020603&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fvisage-imaging-introduces-visage-7-windows-and-mac-os-x Visage Imaging, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro Medicus Ltd., will be introducing Visage 7, the company's new generation diagnostic imaging IT solution, at the Annual Conference of the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA), November 29 to December 4, 2009 in Chicago, IL. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020603 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:25:09 +0100 3020603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020604&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fqliktech-wins-healthcare-it-innovation-award QlikTech, a provider of business intelligence software, has received the Healthcare IT Innovation Award in the Best New Technology Provider category for its QlikView product. The award was presented at Everything Channel’s recent Healthcare IT Summit which brought together industry analysts, IT executives from healthcare insurer and provider organizations, and leading vendors for collaborative discussions on pressing issues, best practices and the latest technology that can improve the performance of their organizations. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020604 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:11 +0100 3020604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020605&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Flawson-enterprise-applications-help-healthcare-organizations-move-gs1-standards Lawson Software today announced a series of updates to the Lawson S3 Supply Chain Management suite that are expected to help healthcare organizations adopt GS1 industry standards. The GS1 organization, formerly known as the Uniform Code Council, is the leading global standards organization for the healthcare industry. GS1 standards for healthcare focus on location identification and product identification standards for a wide range of items in a healthcare organization’s supply chain. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020605 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:42:03 +0100 3020605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020606&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fprosightmd-inc-announces-new-allscripts-meaningful-use-guarantee ProSightMD, Inc., a single-source physician’s administrative support supplier and Certified Allscripts Electronic Health Records (EHR) provider, announces a new Allscripts Guarantee program that guarantees that Allscripts EHR solutions will meet all Meaningful Use certification criteria. To back the guarantee Allscripts has earmarked $72 million in development dollars to insure their programs meet the rigorous CCHIT requirements which may be even more robust than the Meaningful Use criteria. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020606 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 3020606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020607&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fgolden-valley-medical-selects-integreat-ehr InteGreat, a MED3OOO Company, recently entered into an agreement to implement and deploy InteGreat EHR, a browser-based electronic health record (EHR) application, for the Golden Valley Medical Clinics in Clinton, Missouri. Golden Valley Medical Clinics are affiliated with Golden Valley Memorial Hospital and have the mission of serving patients in the rural Golden Valley area as well as the many surrounding communities. The clinic serves patients in three locations and is one of the largest group practices in rural Missouri, with 21 physicians and four nurse practitioners. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020607 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:20:50 +0100 3020607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010287&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fdicom-systems-latest-statistical-and-monitoring-api-innovation-further-improves-health Dicom Systems is preparing to launch the latest addition to their DCMSYS family: API for Advanced Statistical reports and graphs, and for monitoring. This feature will provide Dicom Systems' users with the facility to pull any network, system or DICOM statistics using secure SNMP v.3. This product will further enhance enterprise interoperability, and will improve the experience for doctors, physicians and providers in accessing and analyzing images, and in report workflow. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010287 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:50:10 +0100 3010287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010288&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Faware-inc-introduces-accurad-imageshare-platform-rsna-2009 Aware, Inc., a global provider of imaging and biometrics software, today announced it will showcase its new AccuRad ImageShare Platform, a standards-based cross-enterprise image sharing platform for health information exchange (HIE), at the RSNA 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Aware will also participate in the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise Image Sharing Demonstration at RSNA, demonstrating use of AccuRad ImageShare Platform to retrieve and display medical imagery from other standards-based systems. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010288 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:44:56 +0100 3010288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010289&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fh-d-smith-launches-comprehensive-new-web-site H. D. Smith national supplier of healthcare products, services and business solutions, announced today the launch of their new Company Web site, www.hdsmith.com. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010289 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:01 +0100 3010289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3005995&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedspira-and-mayo-clinic-enter-agreement Medspira, and Mayo Clinic have entered into an agreement to commercialize, manufacture and market several Mayo Clinic developed products and technologies invented by Mayo physicians and scientists. Mayo Clinic technologies included in the license agreement are two Radiology products currently available in the market, the Interactive Breath-Hold Control System and the BC-10 MRI Coils, and two technologies that Medspira will develop further, with the intent of making them commercially available in the next 12-24 months. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3005995 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:54 +0100 3005995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001642&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhitachi%25E2%2580%2599s-origin-20-software-gives-oasis-users-additional-motion-free-imaging-and-para Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. is providing their Oasis users - at no charge - RAPID 3D and RADAR Spin Echo and Balanced SARGE along with the ORIGIN 2.0 software upgrade. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001642 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:29 +0100 3001642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001643&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fparkland-health-hospital-system-selects-mro%25E2%2580%2599s-audit-tracker-online MRO Corp., a provider of electronic release-of-information (ROI), document management and audit tracking solutions for healthcare providers, today announced a contract with Parkland Health & Hospital System (Dallas, Texas) to provide the public academic health system with Audit Tracker Online, a payer audit management program which allows healthcare providers complete managerial oversight and reporting capabilities for all incoming audit requests and denials. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001643 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:08:54 +0100 3001643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001644&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ffda-and-everyday-health-collaborate-expand-reach-consumer-health-information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Everyday Health today announced a collaboration that will expand the delivery of the agency's vital consumer health information to the 30 million unique users who visit Everyday Health each month. This joint effort reflects FDA's emphasis on using innovative, technology-based strategies to carry out its mission of protecting and promoting the public health. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001644 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:11:53 +0100 3001644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986846&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Famerihealth-new-jersey-enhances-member-site-webmd-health-information-resources Imagine having your health care information at your fingertips, in one convenient place. No more surfing the Internet to find reliable, personalized, information. AmeriHealth New Jersey announces the launch of an enhanced member website at www.amerihealthexpress.com, which offers one convenient source for members' health care needs. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986846 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:09:17 +0100 2986846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986847&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmemorial-hermann-selects-delphi-technology%25E2%2580%2599s-oasis-professional-liability-suite-claims Delphi Technology, Inc., the leading provider of technology solutions for Professional Liability insurers, today announced that Memorial Hermann, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, has selected Delphi’s OASIS Professional Liability Suite for its new claims administration solution. The Delphi OASIS Suite includes solutions for claims, workflow and advanced reporting. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986847 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:49:26 +0100 2986847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986848&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcigna-selects-ca-access-control-support-compliance-security-and-operational-efficiency CA, Inc. today announced that CIGNA, a global health services company, has chosen CA Access Control to help secure personal health information and corporate data on CIGNA's host systems, including Microsoft Windows, UNIX and Linux platforms. CA Access Control will also help support CIGNA compliance with regulations such as those promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986848 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:08 +0100 2986848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979150&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fbayfront-medical-center-selects-carefocus-thomson-reuters-its-clinical-surveillance-so Bayfront Medical Center has selected Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters as its clinical surveillance solution for improving Core Measures outcomes and patient safety indicator (PSI) scores while also supporting infection control and pharmacy intervention initiatives. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979150 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:02:05 +0100 2979150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968929&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ffresenius-medical-care-north-america-acquires-health-it-services-group-acumen-nehr Fresenius Medical Care North America, operator of a network of dialysis facilities, today announced it has purchased Nashville-based Health IT Services Group (HITSG) and its portfolio of products including Acumen nEHR, a nephrology-specific electronic health record. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968929 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:54:27 +0100 2968929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968930&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ft-system-debuts-t-data-feature-providing-powerful-new-analytics-capability-t-systemev T-System, Inc., a provider of emergency department (ED) clinical documentation solutions, announces the availability of T-Data, a powerful and innovative ED data analytics technology.  T-Data converts information collected by T SystemEV, the company's industry-leading Emergency Department Information System (EDIS), into a database capable of answering penetrating questions about ED performance and potential pathways for improvement.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968930 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:42:43 +0100 2968930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2941269&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Frogan-delft-approves-matrox-xenia-series-use-zillion-suite Matrox Graphics Inc., a manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, announced that Rogan-Delft has validated the Matrox Xenia display controller boards with the Zillion suite for radiology workstations. The software suite contains a number of products integrating all aspects of the radiological workflow, including Radiology Information System, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), and Cross Enterprise Document Sharing solutions. Rogan-Delft will be demonstrating Zillion suite with the Xenia Series boards at RSNA 2009 (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2941269 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:45:29 +0100 2941269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932641&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fcsc-wins-dhs-it-infrastructure-and-cyber-security-task-order CSC announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded the company a task order to provide information technology infrastructure and cyber support to the National Protection and Programs Directorate's Office of Cyber Security and Communications. The task order was awarded under the Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions contract, originally awarded to CSC in July 2006. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932641 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:40:52 +0100 2932641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932642&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedunitys-public-national-health-information-exchange-now-supports-e-faxing MedUnity announces the newest release of SMREx Health Information Exchange. With SMREx, MedUnity offers a new HIE delivery model which makes it easy and affordable for any sized medical practices to participate in the sweeping changes now occurring within the U.S. Healthcare system as a result of the ARRA's Health Information & Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. SMREx was the first National Public Health Information Exchange for the HIPAA-compliant electronic delivery of electronic medical records information starting in 2005. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932642 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:37:21 +0100 2932642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932643&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fel-camino-hospital-deploys-gomez-ensure-web-site-performance Gomez, Inc., a provider of Web application experience management, today announced that El Camino Hospital has deployed Gomez's Web performance monitoring solutions to ensure the performance and availability of two recently launched Web applications - its public Web site and its physician application site. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932643 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:33:03 +0100 2932643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2918038&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnuesoft-technologies-unveils-new-electronic-health-record Nuesoft Technologies Inc. today announced the launch of its electronic health record (EHR). The NueMD EHR 5.2 is certified for Ambulatory EHR 2007 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), and accompanies NueMD's medical practice management software solution to comprise NueMD® Complete, a fully integrated practice management and electronic medical record. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2918038 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:42:18 +0100 2918038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2918039&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fesp-launches-free-mobile-application-health-care-professionals Emerging Solutions in Pain, one of the leading sources of pain medicine health information, is delighted to announce the launch of ESP Mobile, a free medical application for health care professions involved in pain management or addiction medicine. ESP Mobile provides clinicians with award-winning, robust multimedia medical information in a convenient mobile format that can be accessed on demand on the iPhone and iPod touch. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2918039 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:39:03 +0100 2918039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914096&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fhealthworldweb-announces-availability-healthcare-social-decision-support-platform-and- HealthWorldWeb LLC has launched MyHealthExperience.com, the next generation social software platform that comes alive with intelligent recommendations from healthcare consumers with initial focus on user-generated content and physician recommendations. The new destination site serves as a showcase of HealthWorldWeb's core technologies that uniquely merge intelligent decision support platform with powerful communication tools, twitter integration, social and semantical search and up-to-date NPI verified database of over 2 million healthcare providers. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914096 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:54:30 +0100 2914096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914097&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fsedgwick-cms-integrates-medicare-compliance-solution-claims-management-services Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., has introduced comprehensive Medicare compliance services as an in-house, integrated program option for its workers' compensation and liability claims management clients. The Sedgwick CMS Medicare solution includes Medicare set-aside determination, Medicare conditional payment negotiation and resolution, and related consulting services. The company coordinates all such services with its protocols for fulfilling the Medicare reporting obligations of clients under the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914097 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:48:18 +0100 2914097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914098&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fnetsmart-technologies-launches-version-76-helper-software-private-practice-behavioral- Netsmart Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-wide software and services for health and human services organizations, today announced the general availability release of version 7.6 of Helper, Netsmart's leading practice management software for individual and small-group private-practice psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, therapists and social workers. Nearly 50,000 clinicians in 18,000 practices have selected Helper as their practice management solution. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914098 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:39:17 +0100 2914098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900541&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Froland-goertz-chosen-president-elect-american-academy-family-physicians Roland A. Goertz, M.D., MBA, FAAFP, a family physician in Waco, Texas, has been chosen president-elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Previously, he served three years as a member of the AAFP Board of Directors. The AAFP represents more than 94,600 physicians and medical students nationwide. Goertz was elected to the position by the Congress of Delegates, the AAFP's governing body, during the organization's annual meeting here. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900541 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:21:31 +0100 2900541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870280&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fsoutheast-alabama-medical-center-deploys-ekahaus-wireless-temperature-management-solut Ekahau Inc., the performance leader in Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), today announced that Southeast Alabama Medical Center (SAMC), a 370-bed regional hospital in Dothan, Ala., is upgrading its Ekahau RTLS to include campuswide monitoring of its refrigerators and freezers. SAMC's deployment of Ekahau's Wireless Temperature Monitoring and Management capabilities offers proof of how technologically advanced healthcare providers are leveraging their existing Wi-Fi network investments to support other mission-critical applications. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870280 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:31:16 +0100 2870280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870281&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fverizon-wireless-offers-home-health-care-industry-custom-mobile-application-be-more-pr With the growth in the home health care industry, Verizon Wireless said today from CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009® that it is offering OnCare by Xora, an industry vertical solution for its Field Force Manager application that helps address the specific needs of mobile health care workers and helps companies become more productive and efficient. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870281 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:14:40 +0100 2870281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870282&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmdlivecare-first-telehealth-provider-launch-google-health-platform MDLiveCare, an on-demand telehealth company, announced today at the Health2.0 conference in San Francisco a partnership with Google Health. The partnership includes the secure flow of medical data between MDLiveCare and Google Health, an online Personal Health Record (PHR). (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870282 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:07:40 +0100 2870282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864080&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Ffremont-memorial-hospital-deploys-digital-signage-black-box Black Box Corporation, a provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, announces that Fremont Memorial Hospital in Fremont, Ohio has deployed Black Box’s iCOMPEL digital signage system as a cost-effective communications platform for welcoming visitors and for promoting healthcare services in its facility. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864080 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:36:35 +0100 2864080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2860428&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Felekta-impac-software-selected-present-electronic-health-records-symposium Elekta Impac Software has been selected to demonstrate at the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Symposium: Harnessing the EHR, From Incentives to Sustainability, October 6-7, in San Francisco, California. Open to the entire cancer care team, including oncologists, administrators and nurses, the forum will arm health care providers with the knowledge to successfully select and implement an oncology-specific EHR in their practice. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2860428 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:27:51 +0100 2860428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853646&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Frising-medical-solutions-first-achieve-six-consecutive-rankings-private-company-index Rising Medical Solutions, Inc. (Rising), a leading medical-financial solutions organization, has again secured a position on the Private Company Index (PCI) "Top 10 Growth Companies" list. This distinction marks Rising's sixth successive quarter as a PCI honoree, making it the longest running Company to achieve such an accomplishment. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853646 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:49:21 +0100 2853646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853647&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmedquist-awarded-rac-consulting-and-solution-agreement-doylestown-hospital MedQuist Inc., provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, announced today that it was awarded the contract for Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) consulting services and software by Doylestown Hospital. The agreement also positions the hospital, located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to take advantage of the RevTrack workflow management and processing solution from RevenueMed - enabling the facility to track and identify RAC efforts and tasks. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853647 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:10:53 +0100 2853647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853648&cid=s_38238_21_f&fid=38238&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fpress-release%2Fst-anthonys-medical-center-selected-sis-center-excellence St. Anthony's Medical Center has been designated a Surgical Information Systems (SIS) Center of Excellence, highlighting the St. Louis facility's ongoing commitment to best practices around the SIS Solution - particularly SIS Analytics, a powerful perioperative-focused business intelligence tool. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases) Healthcare IT News Press Releases news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853648 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:59:53 +0100 2853648