Nancy-Ann DeParle | November 30, 2011
When doctors and hospitals use health information technology (health IT), patients get better care and we can all save money. This results in less paperwork for billing, medical records, and prescribing; easier coordination of care among doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in hospitals and outpatient settings; and better reporting on quality of care. Thanks to President Obama’s leadership, the number of physicians using this important technology to help patients get better care and save money has more than doubled,
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Wil Yu | November 14, 2011
The fact that nearly one in five patients discharged from a hospital will be readmitted within 30 days may be surprising to some, but it’s encouraging to know that many of these readmissions can be prevented simply by improving communication and coordination between patients, caregivers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other care settings at the time of the discharge. Addressing this communications gap is an ideal opportunity for health IT to play a meaningful role in improving the lives and health of patients throughout the country.
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Jodi G. Daniel | November 14, 2011
Those of us working on health information technology (health IT) and health reform talk frequently about how health IT can lead to better coordination of care and better outcomes for patients. I strongly believe this is true. There are regular conversations about health IT promoting “patient-centered care.” But what does that really mean?
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Parmeeth M.S. Atwal | November 10, 2011
This Veterans Day, we honor our country’s military veterans and celebrate the one year anniversary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) “Blue Button,” an online tool that allows veterans to access, download, and manage their electronically-stored health data.
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Parmeeth M.S. Atwal | November 10, 2011
An Army veteran and retired teacher, Donald Jones enjoys riding his bike, swimming with his kids, and hitting the road with his wife in their RV… despite having diabetes. What’s his secret? Mr. Jones sees a doctor who uses health information technology (health IT). He can check his latest test results from the living room couch,
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