MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'eclinicalworks'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997647&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F5UZx6zS7roM%2F Ever since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act became law in February 2009, giving birth to the phrase “meaningful use,” I’ve wondered when private insurers would follow the federal government’s lead and start offering financial carrots and sticks for using and not using EHRs. After all, one of the purposes of the Medicare and Medicaid incentive program was to address the fact that payers tend to reap the greatest financial gains from hospitals and physicians adopting EHRs, even though most if not all of the cost of acquiring the technology falls on the provider. Federal officials have made it clear all along that “meaningful use” is just that, the meaningful use of the technology. The government was not simply going to write checks so providers c... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997647 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:02:52 +0100 4997647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372105&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FTQ5ADWHyE9c%2F JamesNT wrote a really interesting forum post recently about how a number of EMR vendors are holding doctor’s patient information “ransom” (his word) from them. Here’s his whole description and he even names a few EMR vendors and the challenges related to getting the EMR data out of their systems: To many EMR’s lock up the practice’s data and hold it for ransom. The data entered into an EMR belongs to the practice, not the EMR. It is not fair for EMR’s to not provide ways to interface or export data from the database. If a doctor wants to hire an IT person or developer such as myself to write custom reports or export data from the EMR, then it should be possible. Consider the following examples: Amazing Charts: They use SQL Server 2005 Express as t... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372105 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:33:48 +0100 4372105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793255&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2009%2F09%2F10%2Fdell-emr%2F Today, CNET posted an article that talked about a Dell EMR. Yes, we’re talking about the Dell that makes computers (and sells everything else under the sun). We’ve known for a while about Dell’s partnership with eCW and Walmart-Sam’s Club to sell EHR, but the thing that’s interesting about the CNET article is that it calls it “Dell’s EMR software.” I’m certain that Dell didn’t create it’s own EMR software package. I assume it has to just be eCW’s EMR right? To add to the fun, I even found the page http://www.dell.com/emr which talks about Dell’s foray into the EMR world. However, on that page it links to the Sam’s Club/Walmart/eCW EHR partnership as well. I have a feeling that the CNET article is just an ex... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793255 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:57:54 +0100 2793255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441900&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FuyVJIET1izs%2F No doubt many small EHR companies have been looking at themselves in the mirror long and hard and asking themselves how they’re going to survive this rough market. Not only did the HITECH act slow purchasing of EHR systems, but between “certified EHR” and “meaningful use” many are questioning where the small EHR vendor will fit into the EHR market. I could (and probably will at some point) expound on each of the topics above, but I think that EHR vendors have an even more difficult challenge on their hands. The challenge comes in the form of incredibly large number of marketing dollars and splashy partnerships. Here’s just one simple example of what I’m talking about. It was just announced that HEALTHeLINK, The Western New York Clinical Information... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441900 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:23:34 +0100 2441900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398887&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FUiUoZvw3Uu4%2F Many of you may remember my rather detailed coverage of the impact of Walmart offering an EMR through Sam’s Club and in partnership with eClinicalWorks and Dell. For those that missed my comments, I wrote about the details of the Walmart EMR offering, and then A Doctor’s Perspective on Walmart EMR and eCW and Dell’s perspective on Walmart EMR. I saw the Walmart EMR listing on the Sam’s Club website a while back, but didn’t have a chance to post it. It’s really interesting to see an EMR listed at Sam’s Club. I also find it interesting to see that they chose to market it as an EMR and not an EHR. I think this actually is a pretty smart move since I think most doctors still call it an electronic medical record or EMR. Those of us in the industry somet... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398887 Fri, 08 May 2009 14:39:38 +0100 2398887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2272510&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fanother-look-wal-mart-and-e-clinicalworks-deal The New York Times reported this week (Wal-Mart Plans to Market Digital Health Records System) that  the company’s Sam’s Club division will bundle eClinicalWorks electronic medical record software, Dell computers, installation, maintenance and training to offer to small physician practices. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2272510 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:55:19 +0100 2272510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267107&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FLDYndpK9uP0%2F I previously posted a summary of the Walmart EHR package with eCW and Dell.  Then, I followed it up with a doctor’s persctive on Walmart EHR.  At the end, I promised to follow up with a post on the Walmart EHR deal from Walmart, eCW and Dell’s perspective. I think this was a great move by eCW, Dell and Walmart.  Honestly, what do they lose by trying this out? Let’s not go overboard here.  I don’t see this offering completely changing the landscape of EHR.  Walmart has done that in a lot of areas, but EHR is not going to be one of them. However, Walmart could be a good lead generator for eCW and Dell.  Dell certainly has reached a point where they have a strong brand established and scale is their friend.  They want to distribute their product through as many ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267107 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:47:54 +0100 2267107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267109&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FMDhNcUEhgFs%2F As promised, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the newly announced Walmart EHR package. I previously posted a nice summary of how the Walmart, eCW and Dell EHR will work. If you’ve never heard about the Walmart EHR, then go read that post and come back. Offhand it would be really easy to criticize this move by Walmart (really Sam’s Club). I can just imagine doctors going down the aisle of Sam’s Club: toilet paper, candy bars, EHR software, oh yeah, I almost forgot the salsa. Honestly, does that sound right to anyone? However, I’m certain that many people said the same thing about getting TVs, vacation packages and tires at Sam’s Club when they first started offering those items as well. Toilet paper, candy bars and disney vacation doesn’t sound much... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267109 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:10:52 +0100 2267109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258326&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F_kl558EbLO0%2F The EHR world is abuzz with the Walmart announcement that it would be selling EHR software through their Sam’s Club division. In case you missed it, here’s the important details from the NY Times: The company plans to team its Sam’s Club division with Dell for computers and eClinicalWorks, a fast-growing private company, for software. Wal-Mart says its package deal of hardware, software, installation, maintenance and training will make the technology more accessible and affordable, undercutting rival health information technology suppliers by as much as half. They also make a projection of how much Walmart EHR will cost: The Sam’s Club offering, to be made available this spring, will be under $25,000 for the first physician in a practice, and about $10,000 for each addition... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258326 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:10:02 +0100 2258326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258341&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclinicalit.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Femrs-at-sams-club.html I have to say I'm bemused but somehow not surprised about the news that Wal-Mart Stores will sell EMRs at Sam's Club warehouse locations.Yes, the Bentonville, Ark., retail giant is joining with ambulatory EMR vendor eClinicalWorks and computer-maker Dell to sell systems at deeply discounted prices, reportedly less than $25,000 for the first physician and around $10,000 for each additional doctor in a practice. Maintenance and support will run about $4,000 to $6,500 a year, the New York Times reports.Snicker, perhaps, but remember that the warehouse clubs offer a bit of everything. Sam's Club rival Costco Wholesale sells caskets, after all. (Just don't bundle those with EMRs. It might send the wrong message.) And remember that Wal-Mart has been talking about improving the quality of care an... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258341 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:41:00 +0100 2258341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258280&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=38130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tempdev.net%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D683 A while ago Ben wrote about the EHR’s becoming the New Bubble and today I read news that Walmart is teaming up with Sam’s Club, Dell, and eClinicalWorks to offer a packaged deal for EHRs. They will be offering a packaged deal using their extraordinary buying power to implement an EHR for under $25,000 for the first physician and about $10,000 for each additional provider. With additional training costs, maintenance, & support between $4,000-6000 a year. I never thought Walmart would be one of the companies to throw their hat in the game so quickly. I surely thought it would be a technology company. Other than amazing buying power, from somewhat questionable practices to be debated somewhere else, what does Walmart have to offer Healthcare IT? I would love to see tech compan... Implementing EMRs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258280 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:16:47 +0100 2258280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1879747&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2008%2F10%2F15%2Fcchit-2008-ambulatory-ehr-certifications%2F Since I’m so interested in the EMR and EHR space, I’m always interested when the new list of companies is published of who has passed the CCHIT Ambulatory EHR certification. Not because I think the certification really means much. I’m more interested to see which EMR companies are spending the money to become and maintain certification. Take a look at the list: Community Computer Service Inc. MEDENT 18 eClinicalWorks eClinicalWorks 8.0 Epic Systems Corporation EpicCare Ambulatory EMR Spring 2008 Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. PrimeSuite 2008 McKesson Provider Technologies Practice Partner 9.3 MedLink International, Inc MedLink TotalOffice 3.1 MedPlexus, Inc. MedPlexus EHR 9.2.0.0 NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. NextGen EMR 5.5.27 Pulse Systems Pu... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1879747 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:26:46 +0100 1879747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1399579&cid=t_179664_113_f&fid=36504&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicalRecordShow%2F%7E3%2F277616396%2F What would the perfect…nah, a nicer EMR look like? I take issue with that recent FPM opinion piece by Dr. Christine Sinsky, “e-Nirvana: Are We There, Yet?” As an EMR consultant who works with both physicians and an MSO, I find it lopsided and unhelpful. Yes, I’d like my EMR to be seamlessly integrated with my personal workflow, unobtrusive, and a snap to use. As one of my junior high teachers used to say, Well, there are a lot of things I’d like in life. And “putting Google on the project,” as Dr. Sinsky suggested, might or might not take us closer to making the magical EMR a reality. Putting Google’s essentially unlimited financial and programming resources would tend to tip the odds in favor of success. But so would putting the Almighty beh... The EMR/EHR Show: Making Your Electronic Medical Records Really Work blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1399579 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:10:46 +0100 1399579