Meaningful Use Stage 2 Rules Finalized
Federal officials emphasize EHR information sharing, require encryption, but dial back some thresholds.
HHS Announces Next Steps to Promote Use of EHRs
Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the next steps in the Obama administration’s work to help doctors and hospitals use electronic health records (EHRs).
5 Keys to Conquering Difficult Meaningful Use Requirements
For physicians finding it difficult to qualify for meaningful use incentives, these five keys to conquering difficult meaningful use requirements may help.
EHR Technology Lags Behind for Medical Students
It’s not a lack of computer intuitiveness on the part of new doctors and nurses, but the stagnant nature of EHR technology that’s the main culprit when breaking down EHR issues for medical students.
Making Dialysis Safer: Simple Tools to Protect Patients from Bloodstream Infections
The CDC has expanded its offering of checklists and audit tools for dialysis facilities, providing the simple tools needed to establish and engage in prevention efforts.
Study: West Nile May Lead to Kidney Disease
The West Nile virus is considered an acute threat, causing death or brain-related disability in a tiny fraction of cases, but a new Houston study suggests it routinely can result in serious, lasting damage, including CKD.
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