CMS: EHR Incentive Payments Jump in November
The Medicare and Medicaid electronic health-record incentive payment programs have picked up steam heading into the new year.
A Look Back at the Big Stories of 2011 in Health IT
2011 has been a remarkable year for Health IT. Three main themes related to EHR adoption take center stage.
Five Health IT Trends Not to Watch in 2012
Most year-end analyses of health IT trends will examine mobile health, meaningful use, the accountable care organization and other topics expected to dominate headlines in 2012. This roundup features the five trends poised to quietly fade from the spotlight.
Fed Health IT Spending: $6.5 Billion By 2016
Government must upgrade systems that support clinical and business operations to drive efficiencies and curb the cost of healthcare.
Top Nephrology-Related Stories of 2011
After another exciting year in the world of nephrology, Renal Fellow Network compiled the top 10 stories of 2011 as voted on by their readers.
Study: Treating Anemia Helps Prevent Kidney Transplant Failure
A new study shows that aggressively treating anemia may help save the kidneys of many transplant recipients.
Doctors Should Tell Patients the Realities of Aging
Dr. Alexander K. Smith, who recently published a paper on the topic, hopes to provoke a national discussion about being frank with the very elderly about their individual medical prognosis, including the appropriateness of initiating renal dialysis.
Why Patients are Turning Less to Media and Friends for Health Information
Consumers’ access to physicians and the quality of information available are affecting their level of interest in seeking outside guidance on their conditions.
Many Seriously Ill Get Too Much Care
A third of doctors working in intensive care units (ICUs) believe one or more of their patients is receiving inappropriate care. In most cases, ICU staff felt they were giving too much medical care to their patients.
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