Comments for Health IT Buzz http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog The Latest on Health Information Technology from ONC Mon, 14 May 2012 13:33:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on ONC Seeks Public Comment on RFI on Governance of the Nationwide Health Information Network by ONC Seeks Comments on Governance for Nationwide Health Information Network « Update Center http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/electronic-health-and-medical-records/nc-seeks-public-comment-governance-request-information-enable-electronic-health-information-exchange/#comment-172924 ONC Seeks Comments on Governance for Nationwide Health Information Network « Update Center Mon, 14 May 2012 13:33:01 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=3099#comment-172924 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on ONC Seeks Public Comment on RFI on Governance of the Nationwide Health Information Network by Craig Cutler OD http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/electronic-health-and-medical-records/nc-seeks-public-comment-governance-request-information-enable-electronic-health-information-exchange/#comment-172812 Craig Cutler OD Mon, 14 May 2012 09:46:16 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=3099#comment-172812 If an EHR is specifically designed for doctors that will never use a required feature consider omitting the requirement rather than increasing the cost of heathcare by requiring development of software that will never be used. An example is the requirement that optometrist to submit immunization data. If an EHR is specifically designed for doctors that will never use a required feature consider omitting the requirement rather than increasing the cost of heathcare by requiring development of software that will never be used. An example is the requirement that optometrist to submit immunization data.

]]> Comment on Health IT Conversation…A New Blog by Sandy http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/from-the-onc-desk/health-it-conversation-new-blog/#comment-171280 Sandy Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:46 +0000 http://healthit.hhs.gov/blog/onc/?p=45#comment-171280 Good thoughts. The IT is everywhere and all are enjoying their benefits then why should health will remain behind. Health IT basically help to both doctors as well as patient in a way that it reduce time and cost to and even help in emergency that a patient can't approach doctor directly. Good thoughts. The IT is everywhere and all are enjoying their benefits then why should health will remain behind. Health IT basically help to both doctors as well as patient in a way that it reduce time and cost to and even help in emergency that a patient can’t approach doctor directly.

]]> Comment on Improving Health Care in Schools: School Nurse Leader Gives District’s EHR System an A+ by Linda Crawford http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/ehr-case-studies/improving-health-care-schools-nurses-week/#comment-170597 Linda Crawford Fri, 11 May 2012 16:23:06 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=3076#comment-170597 What an awesome idea Robert! I have never heard of free web based EHR. I have been seeking EHR for both school office and school based health centers for years and cost is always the problem. I am now also trying to find a method for the homeless population to track their medical information - immunizations, medications, etc and this sounds like just the thing. Wish there was more information out there! What an awesome idea Robert! I have never heard of free web based EHR. I have been seeking EHR for both school office and school based health centers for years and cost is always the problem. I am now also trying to find a method for the homeless population to track their medical information – immunizations, medications, etc and this sounds like just the thing. Wish there was more information out there!

]]> Comment on Accelerating Progress on EHR Adoption Rates and Achieving Meaningful Use by Accelerating Progress on EHR Adoption Rates and Achieving Meaningful Use | healthcare technology | Scoop.it http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/meaningful-use/ehr-adoption-rates-and-achieving-meaningful-use/#comment-169565 Accelerating Progress on EHR Adoption Rates and Achieving Meaningful Use | healthcare technology | Scoop.it Thu, 10 May 2012 14:52:21 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=3064#comment-169565 [...] background-position: 50% 0px ; background-color:#222222; background-repeat : no-repeat; } www.healthit.gov - Today, 9:52 [...] [...] background-position: 50% 0px ; background-color:#222222; background-repeat : no-repeat; } http://www.healthit.gov – Today, 9:52 [...]

]]> Comment on Health IT Challenges and the Future of Healthcare by Marie http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/sharp/health-it-challenges-and-the-future-of-healthcare/#comment-169245 Marie Thu, 10 May 2012 08:03:58 +0000 http://healthit.hhs.gov/blog/onc/?p=226#comment-169245 IT is indeed at the foundations of our way of life in the 21st Century and will continue to be so beyond. Whether it be healthcare or online gaming , IT permeates our lives from bare necessities to entertainment and recreation. IT is indeed at the foundations of our way of life in the 21st Century and will continue to be so beyond. Whether it be healthcare or online gaming , IT permeates our lives from bare necessities to entertainment and recreation.

]]> Comment on Improving Health Care in Schools: School Nurse Leader Gives District’s EHR System an A+ by Robert Hoyt MD http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/ehr-case-studies/improving-health-care-schools-nurses-week/#comment-168865 Robert Hoyt MD Wed, 09 May 2012 19:49:18 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=3076#comment-168865 This is an interesting area because it would be easy to argue that many healthcare issues such as obesity and asthma can be traced back to childhood and it is therefore important to start tracking and treating early. We have wondered why free and open source software EHRs could not be used for this purpose with some minor customization. Most school nurse EHR systems are quite expensive and as a result many counties use a paper based system. Here are some of the perceived advantages of a low cost/free EHR for school nurses: 1. A web-based EHR could create a separate practice for each school with data aggregating to a central site. 2. A variety of reports could be generated near real time 3. Growth charts and immunizations are already part of the software. 4. Customizable templates would make student visits fast. 5. Roles and privileges can determine access 6. Most EHRs have a system clock/audit trail. 7. Auto-faxes would send save time by referring automatically generated SOAP-type notes to specialists 8. Parents could use the PHR function so they have access to meds, growth charts, immunizations. etc. We attempted to investigate the use of a free web based EHR (certified for meaningful use) in the Florida School System but were surprised by the unanswered phone calls and emails to the State Educational Office. This seems like an area rich for research and innovation......Bob Hoyt MD This is an interesting area because it would be easy to argue that many healthcare issues such as obesity and asthma can be traced back to childhood and it is therefore important to start tracking and treating early. We have wondered why free and open source software EHRs could not be used for this purpose with some minor customization. Most school nurse EHR systems are quite expensive and as a result many counties use a paper based system.

Here are some of the perceived advantages of a low cost/free EHR for school nurses: 1. A web-based EHR could create a separate practice for each school with data aggregating to a central site. 2. A variety of reports could be generated near real time 3. Growth charts and immunizations are already part of the software. 4. Customizable templates would make student visits fast. 5. Roles and privileges can determine access 6. Most EHRs have a system clock/audit trail. 7. Auto-faxes would send save time by referring automatically generated SOAP-type notes to specialists 8. Parents could use the PHR function so they have access to meds, growth charts, immunizations. etc.

We attempted to investigate the use of a free web based EHR (certified for meaningful use) in the Florida School System but were surprised by the unanswered phone calls and emails to the State Educational Office. This seems like an area rich for research and innovation……Bob Hoyt MD

]]> Comment on Getting to Know Your Community College Consortium: Part 5, Region E by Adrienne http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/community-college-consortia/community-college-consortium-part-5-region/#comment-168782 Adrienne Wed, 09 May 2012 16:36:40 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=1369#comment-168782 I must agree> I just completed the program and received nothing at the end. However, I am preparing to take the certification exam as soon as the vouchers are available. Employers are looking for many years of experience yet it is predicted to be a major shortage. Something has got to give. I must agree> I just completed the program and received nothing at the end. However, I am preparing to take the certification exam as soon as the vouchers are available. Employers are looking for many years of experience yet it is predicted to be a major shortage. Something has got to give.

]]> Comment on Accelerating Progress on EHR Adoption Rates and Achieving Meaningful Use by Bill Marvin http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/meaningful-use/ehr-adoption-rates-and-achieving-meaningful-use/#comment-168763 Bill Marvin Wed, 09 May 2012 15:56:07 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=3064#comment-168763 These are interesting details on how quickly providers are adopting technology, as healthcare has been slow to adopt new technology in relation to other industries. One factor really driving this change is the rise of consumerism in healthcare, resulting in increased patient responsibility for healthcare bills. This shift is causing providers to leverage technology to engage with patients about the payment process during the patient visit, collect more patient payments and process payments more efficiently. A new healthcare payment trends report was recently released showing the growth of patient responsibility in recent years as well as the increase in electronic payments (for example: the use of online payments in healthcare has more than tripled since 2009). These are interesting details on how quickly providers are adopting technology, as healthcare has been slow to adopt new technology in relation to other industries. One factor really driving this change is the rise of consumerism in healthcare, resulting in increased patient responsibility for healthcare bills. This shift is causing providers to leverage technology to engage with patients about the payment process during the patient visit, collect more patient payments and process payments more efficiently. A new healthcare payment trends report was recently released showing the growth of patient responsibility in recent years as well as the increase in electronic payments (for example: the use of online payments in healthcare has more than tripled since 2009).

]]> Comment on Health Information Exchange Turns a Corner by All Eyes on HIEs (LBS) « thehitcblog http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/state-hie/health-information-exchange/#comment-168195 All Eyes on HIEs (LBS) « thehitcblog Tue, 08 May 2012 21:12:18 +0000 http://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/?p=2890#comment-168195 [...] [...] [...] [...]

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