Digital Government
CMS funds Georgia health care transparency Web site
Medicare agency awards the state a 'transformation grant' to post health cost information online.
People
Microsoft adds manager of Healthcare Provider group
Jack Hersey's focus will be to bring Microsoft's investments in health-related technologies and partner solutions to the public health market.
Digital Government
CMS signals it will move to new billing codes
The Medicare agency hires AHIMA to study the effect of converting to ICD-10 codes for billing for medical care.
Digital Government
Public favors health IT but not enough to sway votes
New poll shows 57 percent of Americans support building a nationwide health information network, and health IT is showing up on the candidates' radar screens, too.
Digital Government
Hacking into EHRs is too easy, group says
Hackers can access many electronic health records and modify them without the knowledge of the software’s legitimate users, according to a new study by an organization concerned about EHR vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
Health IT panel seeks feedback on interoperability specs
HITSP is seeking public comment on draft standards for ensuring quality and consumer access to medical information.
Modernization
Alliance: DHS will miss Pass card deadline
The Smart Card Alliance says the department cannot finish testing ID cards with RFID tags in time for them to be an alternative to passports by next summer.
Digital Government
Group calls for modernizing public health IT infrastructure
AHIC gets recommendations on how to strengthen systems that would be needed in a public health emergency.
People
Hacking into e-health records is too easy, group says
Report calls on health IT software vendors to assess vulnerabilities and work with customers on security measures.
Digital Government
E-prescribing PDAs save millions for Mississippi Medicaid
The program provides 225 doctors with handheld devices, reaping $1.2 million per month in medication savings.
Digital Government
Timeline will show what's coming in health IT rules and standards
NCHICA and WEDI collaborate on online aid for planners and systems developers.
Digital Government
Project to produce EHR testing tools
CCHIT and Mitre will collaborate on an effort to automate the evaluation of products against the commission's criteria for certification.
Digital Government
CMS chooses contractors for data processing consolidation
IBM, EDS and Companion Data Services transform 17 processing centers into three.
People
Panel: Interoperability will improve health care
It also could help the industry save $78 billion a year, according to some estimates.
Modernization
I’ll take my astro-shirt in an XL
Before astronauts can get to Mars, they have to address the problem of getting a good night’s sleep.
People
Flying ICUs save lives
Handheld scanners, airborne ICU equipment help prevent battlefield fatalities
Digital Government
House Republicans introduce innovation act
Legislation would extend tax incentives and offer other spurs to innovation with the goal of strengthening American competitveness.
Digital Government
Medicare's new accounting system is good for the bottom line
Cash flow improvements generate more than $1 million per month, officials report.
People
USPS opposes bill to restructure mail service
Bush administration seeks $3 billion prepaid health provision
Digital Government
Certification group issues last call
Health IT group seeks public comment once more before it begins product certification process for outpatient care.
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