Providers moving toward EHR adoption, survey finds
Nov 29, 2011
More than 80% of healthcare providers will have electronic health records in place by 2016, according to a report by IDC Health Insights. Currently, the figure hovers below 25%. Vendors targeting this...
Macular degeneration drug approved
Nov 22, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a drug for the treatment of the wet form of age-related macular degeneration. The medication is called Eylea. The medication is manufactured by Regeneron...
Covidien recently announced the discontinuation of its non-sterile alcohol prep pad product line sold under the brand names Webcol and Curity. The change takes effect in February. “In an effort to...
Certification begins for LTC-related electronic health records
Nov 15, 2011
Electronic health records in long-term care are now being certified, a leading organization recently announced. Vendors approved so far by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology...
Dakim improves brain fitness system platform
Nov 15, 2011
Dakim recently announced a platform upgrade for its brain fitness system. Changes include a larger touch screen, faster performance and upgraded stereo speakers. The Dakim BrainFitness System was developed...
IBM to offer analytics software that targets hospital readmissions
Nov 09, 2011
IBM recently introduced Content and Predictive Analytics for Healthcare. The application provides content analytics like that of IBM’s Watson, the supercomputer made famous on the game show “Jeopardy.”...
AOD Software’s Answers EHR first to be certified
Nov 01, 2011
AOD Software recently announced that its Answers EHR Autumn 2011 software has become the first to pass the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology’s Long Term and Post Acute Care...
Guide helps therapy pros become better managers
Oct 25, 2011
The Essential Guide to Therapy Management: Skills for Rehab Professionals delivers tools and information for providers who find themselves in a management role. Its tools include action plans, meeting...
McKesson’s Supply iQ coordinates MDS data
Oct 14, 2011
McKesson Supply iQ links MDS 2.0- and MDS 3.0-data, in an effort to provide seamless clinical information trending. Coming features will include additional categories and alerts, according to the firm.
Googling information a popular choice for docs
Oct 12, 2011
Doctors prefer Google over other search engines by a 2-to-1 ratio, according to a recent Kantar Media survey. Fully 87% of physicians use Google, compared to 43% for both WebMD and PubMed, the survey showed.