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Cloud-related PHI security holes – and what to do about them
Healthcare attracting ‘critical mass’ of service providers
CMS, WEDI working out HIPAA 5010 issues
Watson to work on evidence-based medicine
Studies examine risk-based mammography screenings
Flu vaccination reminder text may improve vaccination rate among low-income adolescents
Conference grapples with issues contributing to unnecessary care
Administrative stipends evolving to tie in with quality metrics
GAO issues recommendations to CMS on EHR program requirements
Telemedicine issues shift from technology to usage
I don’t really want my $127 MLR rebate check
Help your senior patients to stay safe at home
Doctors field anonymous calls from nearly 400 patients at N.C. event
Telemedicine conference commences with message of innovation
Former ONC chief emphasizes focus on high-cost patients
Mostashari draws quality into IT discussion
Primary care doctors get high marks for care delivery
Mobility can be a catalyst to greater EHR adoption
Searching for meaning behind the numbers
What to watch among social media trends
Keep an eye on patients who care for others
Physician segment drives EMR sales
Cloud computing for health IT well-entrenched
Telemedicine firms build out options for physicians
mHIMSS hosts Virtual Forum on mHealth today
Cases spiked in 2011, says Patient Advocate Foundation
The need for fiduciary financial advice
Eligible physicians still face MU readiness challenge
Medicare stable until 2024, trustees report
Worried about an OCR audit? Check these 3 areas
ACP advocates for strengthening public health infrastructure
Study reveals coverage gaps and corresponding drop-offs in care
EHR lessons learned from small practices: Part 1
Support center will focus on cybersecurity threats to healthcare organizations
ACP recommendations aimed at protecting Medicare for future beneficiaries
ICD-10 essentials for busy physicians who would rather be doing something else -- chronic kidney disease and anemia
Commonly used sciatica treatments not significantly better than placebo
CMS updates FAQ about attesting with multiple certified EHRs
8 helpful guidelines for your ideal professional photo
Harvard Data Privacy Lab to launch secure health record bank
What’s in your ideal EHR?
Injunction halts rule requiring posting of right-to-unionize notices
ACP and Consumer Reports present new patient education resources
Health IT areas to watch if Court overturns ACA
Be mindful of these 5 HIT areas to avoid adverse effects on patients
Consumer use to drive home health monitoring market growth
Young physicians see storm clouds in ACA uncertainty
Louisiana FQHC first to score Medicaid incentive payment for MU Year 2
ICD-10 Timeline: How to take advantage of the delay
Social media profiles browsed by nearly 40 percent of hiring managers
While 2012 campaign unfolds, states grapple with health insurance exchange plans
40 percent of PCPs using EHRs, up from 20 percent two years ago
Defining practice audiences is critical to marketing effectiveness
Waiting room system gathers risk factors for pediatric patients
Medicare 'resource reports' arrive for 20,000 physicians
FAQs on EHR Incentive Program registration
How patient advocacy fortifies health information exchange
Data-centric security a first step for physicians' mobile device strategies
Primary care initiative to commence in seven regions
Why it makes sense to work with your REC
David Gordon, MD, on telemedicine
VA proposed rule would eliminate co-pays for in-home telehealth consults
Can EHRs catch up with Facebook?
How IT factors into the physician-patient relationship
MedPAC analysis points to reworked incentives for care coordination
Malpractice premium rates lowered by two California insurers
Aligning EHRs with emerging business models
ICD-10 essentials for busy physicians who would rather be doing something else -- Asthma and COPD
Sleep patterns at odds with internal clock may heighten risk of diabetes and obesity
ONC seeking improved solution for reporting patient safety events
FDA program to pilot test new technology for end-stage kidney disease
How to successfully collect co-pays upfront
From retail clinics to virtual care, a natural evolution in the patient access to care crisis
Wireless organization says industry commitment will help deter smartphone thefts and protect data
27 ACOs join Medicare shared savings program
Hospital expansion strategies build on services for well-insured patients
AHIMA continues push for no delay in ICD-10 adoption
Physician practices and EHRs: A square peg in a round hole
Proposed rule divulges new ICD-10 compliance date
Yale study says many women have misconceptions about age-related infertility
3 ways Google+ can help you market your practice
HIMSS webinar will analyze potential impact of Supreme Court ACA ruling
The trust factor: HIEs' progress in building meaningful relationships
Will Google’s ‘augmented reality’ glasses look good to healthcare?
Consumers signal concern about use of smartphone data
CMS adds detail on proposed clinical quality measures for 2014
Home care and ambulatory job growth expected to exceed 40 percent by 2020
FDA seeks expert and patient comments on metal-on-metal hip replacement systems
Open-source health information exchange gets boost with new CONNECT release
HIT Policy Committee questions whether Stage 2 measures are too onerous
Physicians can double base reimbursement via incentives for providing efficient care
Key questions proposed for physician-patient discussions
7 ways for physicians to connect with patients
Fate of health reform is uncertain after Supreme Court oral arguments
5 ways to get a lot done
Chemotherapy costs lower when treatment provided in physician’s office
CMS extends Medicare EHR Incentive Program appeals deadline
'Build and they will come' not a viable HIE strategy, report finds
Who has the time?
Managing chronic conditions through automated patient engagement
When commenting on meaningful use, specificity matters
Keep a watchful eye on 5010 claims denials while stepping toward ICD-10 readiness
IOM report recommends primary care and public health collaboration
5 ways to prevent a health data breach
PAHCOM member profile: Renee Mancine, CMM
3 steps to safer opioid conversion
Physicians ask CMS for relief from concurrent regulations
Documentation improvement can be applied now as part of ICD-10 planning
When will dental and medical insurance be integrated?
Practical use of voice recognition technology
Researchers publish findings on EMR alert fatigue
Drugmakers face loss of exclusivity on several blockbuster brands
Severability emerges as core issue during final day of health reform hearings
Stage 2 challenge meets expectations
Lifestyle changes improve health and reduce disability in people with type 2 diabetes
Wireless and telehealth trends expected to propel patient monitoring market
Non-profit group raising awareness about needlestick injuries
Justices engage attorneys on individual health coverage mandate
Plan for 2013 taxes now
AAFP recruiting 50 practices for tobacco cessation project
Can digital health technology improve health literacy?
Policy model estimates few would be subject to individual mandate penalties
CMS call-in program will focus on EP participation in EHR Incentive Programs
Guideline panel recommends restrictive RBC transfusion strategy for stable patients
Research points to lowering bad cholesterol early in life
EHR adoption rises at solo and two-physician practices
Public narrowly divided on health reform
Supreme Court begins hearings on ACA constitutionality
ICD-10 essentials for busy physicians who would rather be doing something else -- Diabetes and CHF
HHS deems insurance premium increases unreasonable in nine states
ICD-10 upgrade: what to expect from vendors
EMR sales ramped up by 14 percent in 2011
Going with the Android? Follow these 5 keys for deployment
The future of primary care
EHR study continues to spark discussion
IPAB repeal comes up for House vote
Which pieces of the ICD-10 conversion you should consider outsourcing
How therapy can help with a chronic illness
7 survival skills for physicians
Biophosphonates may protect women at risk for endometrial cancer
Paper still stacks up as a burden to healthcare organizations
Huge strides in health IT
10 tips on iPad security and optimization
Slideshow: Panel discusses upcoming Supreme Court arguments on ACA
Study examines cost-effectiveness of cancer screening
WEDI survey says industry not ready for ICD-10
Social media stretches boundaries for physicians and patients
CMS and PAHCOM offer webinar on EHR Incentive Programs
Would repeal of ACA even be feasible?
4 questions that will help hone your writing skills
Connect gateway software update released by ONC
Medical record cap raised under new RAC regulation
Study reveals specialist-PCP gap in EHR adoption
New USPSTF guidelines say annual Pap test not necessary for women 21 to 65
Policy experts weigh in on health reform without individual mandate
Why mHealth matters to me
6 keys to developing a BYOD program
HIPAA 5010 enforcement target date moved to end of June
New foundation takes aim at cardio and related metabolic diseases
NwHIN prepares for broad rollout in October
Weighing in on meaningful use proposed Stage 2 rules
How to engage your Facebook visitors and get them to Like you
Study calls for broad HCV screening and referral of those infected
Top 3 considerations when designing apps for the mobile clinician
Case managers and physicians align in Connecticut care model
Genetic testing poised for growth, but costs remain a concern
ONC schedules mobile device roundtable for March 16 in Washington
Majority not in favor of ICD-10 delay
J.D. Power study finds increasing interest in HIX usage
Two reasons to be optimistic
BWH study finds wide variation in use of head CT scans in ED
Safeguarding patients' PHI
California pursues multiple paths to health information exchange
Medical groups looking to staff collaborative care teams
Park moves into national CTO role
Health innovation takes center stage
Tissue tests for cancer diagnostics seen as strong growth area
ONC outlines next steps in HIE strategy
National provider call covering EHR Incentive Programs set for March 12
Keith Campanelli on EMRs and Healthcare IT
The start of big changes with healthcare costs
Legal wrangling continues over union posting requirement
Platform expands donations of medications to non-profit clinics and health centers
Cost and quality guidance would help when consumers are choosing providers
CMS and ONC open comment period for meaningful use and certification rules
80-20 coding for ICD-10
Software provides early detection of faulty ICD leads
LEAP Project will study workforce innovations in primary care practices
House committee endorses repeal of Medicare advisory panel
MU Stage 2 raises the bar for EHR interoperability
Recent study: Get the facts
Most independent business owners do not understand their tax returns
Study probes whether HIT adoption could have unintended cost consequences
Analysis predicts 6 percent PHR market growth through 2015
New ACP guidance says adults should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50
Mergers bring together Texas HIEs
Report explores use of informatics to engage patients in managing their own care
Health reform cast as economic issue in Tennessee primary
Meaningful use Q&A with AAFP’s Steven Waldren, MD
IBM appoints panel to steer application of Watson technology in healthcare
Survey points to Oregon as leader in physician EHR adoption
5 handy answers to the latest MU and attestation questions
3 things to ask yourself before serving on an advisory board
Are your financials in need of a checkup?
Bridge to affordable care must transcend language barriers
Toolkit for physician practices offers resources for health information exchange
Initial feedback positive on direction of MU stage 2 proposed rule
Slideshow: 1 hour data exchange challenge with Farzad Mostashari
Can a doctor be a caring physician and a savvy businessperson?
Free text-messaging service will provide health information to pregnant women and new mothers
Pricing transparency could save U.S. healthcare system $36 billion
Hello Health raises $10 million in capital funding
Reducing risk: Improving vendor management
PAHCOM member interview with Sue Zumwalt, CMM, of Pediatric Associates of Stockton
Research indicates ICD-10 delay would be costly
Survey reports promising outlook for remote health monitoring devices
Keys to investing in a secular bear cycle
SGR remains a contentious issue
Proposed rule for EHR certification released by ONC
U.S. death rates from viral hepatitis infections now surpass HIV-related deaths
Study shows physicians value IT but have concerns over costs and disruptions
Bronx provider moves to enhance information management
Details emerge on Stage 2 meaningful use
How health systems approach physician compensation
AMA: Younger women have increased risk of dying after heart attack
ONC team lays out transition to permanent EHR certification program
HHS outlines national plan to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s
Transparent financial system proposed for healthcare
ONC chief says majority of providers will be doing work electronically by next year
The HIE delay
ONC Town Hall brings attendees' questions to the fore
Tackling the overwhelming: Planning tips for IT implementation projects
Mostashari previews meaningful use Stage 2 proposed rule
CMS analyzes progress in EHR incentive programs
FDA announces efforts to stop cancer drug shortages
NQF leader calls for measures and incentives at every layer of healthcare system
The care and feeding of your inbound referral pipeline
State AGs file brief supporting constitutionality of ACA and expansion of Medicaid
NQF-endorsed measures promote quality care for elderly and acutely ill patients
First phase of e-consent project completed
AHIMA and HIMSS recommend staying on course in ICD-10 planning
Preparing for acquisition requires goal-setting
Integrating CDS into meaningful use initiatives
Health IT use rapidly growing
A focused and automated approach to population health management
ICD-10 compliance date delay confirmed
Doctors and nurses report improved patient care with healthcare IT
Fiscal 2013 budget includes 8 percent bump for ONC
Physician payment cut averted, but medical groups push for permanent fix
Time to call ACOs Parsimonious Care Organizations?
Human clinical trial successful for implantable drug-delivery device
RAND research says insurance cost would not spike if court strikes individual mandate
NIST calls for EHR vendors to participate in system usability studies
Threat of medical identity theft high for small healthcare organizations
The ICD-10 Timeline: It's up for revision not destruction
Forecast for mobile data traffic: full speed ahead
AMA: Research shows doubts about treating sinusitis with antibiotics
Tavenner comments prompt varied responses
What you don’t need to know about ICD-10
Study concludes antibiotics provide little benefit for patients with acute sinusitis
HHS budget proposes Medicare and Medicaid reforms for long-term deficit reduction
Healthcare at the mall
Recruited physicians courted with sign-on bonuses
Is Tavenner really trying to delay ICD-10?
Can mobile messaging be a secure platform for physicians?
Physician uses travel time to remotely access EMR
Program rewards med students who commit to serving in primary care shortage areas
Switch to non-caloric beverages an effective primary weight-loss strategy
ONC will test population health query standards and model in New York
You don't know what you don't know
A look ahead to the proposed rule for Stage 2 meaningful use
Study estimates obesity prevention could save $158 billion over 10 years
Physicians report EHR vendor selection top barrier to achieving meaningful use
eHI recommends HIT support structure for ACOs
5 areas of financial gain after EHR implementation
State AGs debate cases in upcoming Supreme Court review of ACA
Slower BMI growth for breast-fed children of diabetic pregnancies
Some physicians fail to uphold patient-communication standards
Increasing pay for primary care doctors, why it matters
ROI critical to workflow automation
California ramps up ePrescribing
CDC leads assault on salt
Testing for patient safety credential begins next month
How do digital health technologies get to older patients?
5 stages of EHR maturity and patient collaboration
Alzheimer's disease cast as 'urgent national priority' with $156 million funding
Common test appears accurate in helping diagnose joint infection
Good call: patient portal improves efficiency, morale and patient care
Middle-income retirees lack understanding of Medicare benefits
Mostashari expects big year ahead for data exchange
IOM issues call to action on chronic illness
Study examines gender differences in ICD placement
Where are you in the innovation supply chain?
Samsung and Google lead U.S. mobile phone markets
OIG issues fraud self-disclosure info online
Fixed-dose combination of medications appears to reduce severe asthma attacks
Can your medical practice learn from big brands?
Security issues loom as transition continues
Patients look for mix of short wait times and long doctor visits
Telemedicine legislation would facilitate licensure across state lines
Lack of data regarding doctors leaving Medicare
Healthy advice for young smokers
AMA, AHIMA diverge on ICD-10 views
First impressions count: audit readiness sets a positive tone
Secular bear markets and volatility
Regional hubs seen as next step in cloud computing
MGMA urges HHS to take immediate action on 5010-related payment delays
BCBSF rolls out PCMH program statewide
Researchers: No gold standard exists for concussion diagnosis and management
4 reasons patients aren't managing their care
The country can’t have it both ways
Text from pharmacy: your prescription is ready
MGMA research identifies hallmarks of ‘better-performing’ practices
HIMSS12 events for ambulatory professionals
Nearly all surveyed physicians using mobile devices, but desktops still dominate in clinics
Why the number of ICD-10 codes is not a big deal
What’s causing HIPAA 5010 rejections or denials
Study shows benefit of exercise for post-treatment cancer patients
Technology as the solution for patient engagement
Bipartisan Policy Center calls for more, better health IT
HIMSS: Docs hold accountable keys to care leadership
Dartmouth research expands with new study of variations in healthcare
10 tips for optimal social media use
Decline in demand in private practices points to slow growth for diagnostic ECG devices
Sandi Selzer on Health Information Exchange
Aetna launches PCMH program in Connecticut and New Jersey
CMS highlights delivery system initiatives
Researchers develop non-invasive imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors
Buoyed by IT, small practice confidence is up
ONC project aimed at helping clinicians protect health information on mobile devices
Study shows benefit of lifestyle counseling as part of routine diabetes treatment
EHR incentive program appeals flow through agency portal
New generation of physicians: new EHR demands
Ohio invests in patient-centered medical home model
Physician practice demographics from SK&A research
RECs' continued funding hinges on 'positive' biennial reviews
Interview with Dr. Susan Turney, CEO of MGMA-ACMPE
Welcome to PhysBizTech
Charles Cutler, MD, on e-prescribing and patient email
Five steps docs can take to avoid 'social media missteps'
9 strategies to enhance patient experience, outcomes and your reputation
Physicians at urgent care clinic implement ‘hybrid’ EHR
2011 PQRS incentive still available for taking by physician practices
Making community connectivity a reality
Stock market expectations: follow the secular cycle
The state Medicaid RAC audits begin... now!
Audio: Tom Liddell on system implementation
Patients want more engagement with doctors
Top 5 HIE roadblocks
13 U.S. states garner HHS funds for HIX
Americans want docs to be online
Smartphones, medical apps used by 80 percent of docs
Docs need training in cost awareness
Stimulus funds will build state health exchanges but might not sustain them
Study shows healthcare providers eager for more mobility
10 IT challenges for physician practices in 2012
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ACOG 60th Annual Clinical Meeting
May 05, 2012-May 09, 2012 | San Diego, CA
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May 23, 2012-May 27, 2012 | Philadelphia, PA
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Jun 26, 2012-Jun 29, 2012 | Ojai, CA
