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New health IT network to play role in EHR "meaningful use" standards

eHealth SmartBrief | Jul 01, 2009

Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, announced Monday that he intends on "continuing the momentum" of the National Health Information Network and its Connect software by harmonizing electronic health records standards within the NHIN. The plan comes as Blumenthal works with other health IT authorities to formulate standards for "meaningful use" of EHRs under the stimulus law. Federal Computer Week (06/29)


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eHealth SmartBrief | Jul 01, 2009

Premier: Standards are needed for the success of EHRs

eHealth SmartBrief | Jun 29, 2009

Accenture to launch Health & Public Service group

eHealth SmartBrief | Jul 01, 2009

Medical directors' group urges postponement of CPOE implementation

eHealth SmartBrief | Jun 29, 2009

Kaiser's health care innovation center touts new technologies

eHealth SmartBrief | Jun 29, 2009

3 health insurers seek to boost EMR adoption in Western New York

eHealth SmartBrief | Jul 01, 2009

Researchers develop body sensors for elderly patients

eHealth SmartBrief | Jun 29, 2009

NYC could become the country's health IT center, report says

eHealth SmartBrief | Jul 01, 2009

Groups endorse Markle framework for personal health information

eHealth SmartBrief | Jun 29, 2009


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