Search results for "EHRs"
Survey on physician interest in the EHR meaningful use incentive
The HIMSS health information technology organization is conducting a survey to gauge physician interest in Medicare incentives for meaningful use of a qualified electronic health record system.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/7.htm
19 Apr 2011
ACP offers internists a voice in crafting performance standards
The College has a Performance Measurement Committee to represent its member physicians in national measurement programs and to ensure that nationally endorsed performance measures are based on high-quality evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/performance.htm
1 May 2011
Time away from the office an investment in the time spent in it
Politicians have markedly disparate visions for the government's role in health care. The outcomes of the 2012 elections will have an impact on what eventually happens.A recap of events at Internal Medicine 2011 provide insights into clinical knowledge and the problems facing internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2011
Proposed changes to e-prescribing program announced
CMS recently released a proposed rule that would update the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/6.htm
7 Jun 2011
Use caution when seeking medical information online
Researching medical knowledge online involves knowing three different types of resources, summary sites, society sites and primary literature. Knowing when to use each ensures the physician makes the correct diagnosis, and preserves the patient's confidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/google.htm
1 Jul 2011
Practical strategies should guide doctors' talks about weight
A new scientific statement offers advice on communicating evidence-based strategies about weight loss to overweight and obese patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2011
Long-term medications often discontinued during hospitalization
Patients taking medication for chronic diseases risk those prescriptions being discontinued when they are hospitalized, especially if they are admitted to an intensive care unit, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/6.htm
30 Aug 2011
Primary care doctors do limited screening for misuse of long-term opioids
Primary care physicians' adoption of opioid risk reduction strategies is limited, even in treatment of patients at increased risk of misuse, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2011
Set up your flu clinic now
Setting up an influenza vaccine clinic is a simple way to immunize all patients in a practice. It's easy to achieve that goal if the practice is well organized. Here is a step-by-step guide to running a successful flu vaccine clinic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/tips.htm
1 Sep 2011
Government expert encourages transition to electronic records
Internist Farzad Mostashari, MD, has tackled some intimidating tasks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/EHR.htm
1 Oct 2011