The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology has certified the Optimus EMR version 7.5.1.24, the company announced. The Optimus EMR system passed all required elements in the CCHIT Certified...
ACO book helps leaders prepare for future
Apr 04, 2012
In the wake of healthcare reform, accountable care organizations continue to emerge as an increasingly likely care delivery option. The Healthcare Executive’s Guide to ACO Strategy helps operators...
Electronic records poised for record growth: report
Mar 28, 2012
Unhealthy modern lifestyles, aging populations and struggling national health services will combine to create huge demand for electronic medical records, according to a new report by GBI Research. The...
Mohawk Group gives sales team using iPads
Mar 28, 2012
Mohawk Group sales reps have added a new tool to their repertoire: iPads. These tablet computers will be used to improve customer-service efforts, the firm notes. “The iPad gives our commercial team...
IBM ‘Smart Solutions’ to help executives manage information better
Mar 28, 2012
IBM recently announced three IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solutions that blend multiple analytic products, models and algorithms, and supporting services. Collectively, they help corporate-level executives...
Life Care Centers of America deploys Microsoft Business Intelligence
Mar 20, 2012
Life Care Centers of America has announced the deployment of a Microsoft Business Intelligence system in more than 200 skilled nursing facilities. The move will give the operator deeper insights into its...
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Launches pain management portal
Mar 20, 2012
Kimberly-Clark Health Care recently announced the availability of a new, online portal that helps healthcare professionals better address pain management issues. The portal will function as a repository...
New 2013 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook coming in August
Mar 20, 2012
A new edition of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding handbook is scheduled for release in August. More than 800 new or revised diagnosis codes and 3,000 new or revised procedure codes have been examined...
Expanded role for Alzheimer’s medications?
Mar 14, 2012
Aricept and Namenda are typically used in the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. They might also be helpful as the disease progresses, according to British investigators. Researchers found...
Silver-based fiber technology available in healthcare textiles
Mar 07, 2012
X-STATIC, the silver-based fiber technology, is now available in healthcare textiles, its maker announced. This new technology will aid facilities in implementing a proper soft surface bacterial management...