News by Topic: Health information technology

News from the past 14 days. Please visit the News Archive for earlier stories.

Information Exchanges Let Doctors Share Patient Data Efficiently     Top Story 
Nov 18, 2009 -- InformationWeek Healthcare Newsletter reports that several new networks are being launched across the country, and while they vary in size, scope, and clientele, the goals and challenges are similar.

Comment Sought on Health Care Delivery Elements of National Broadband Plan     Top Story 
Nov 16, 2009 -- Comments are being sought by the FCC on the health care delivery elements of the national broadband plan, as well as seeking input relating to the universal service rural health care support mechanism and the rural health care Pilot Program, specifically as such programs may assist in the deployment and adoption of broadband services.

Electronic Health Records Not Yet Making Impact, Patients Turn to Web for Advice
Nov 16, 2009 -- Kaiser Health News reports that as the United States launches "an ambitious program, backed by $19 billion in government incentives, to accelerate the adoption of computerized patient records in doctors' offices and hospitals," a new study of 3,000 hospitals "has found little difference in the cost and quality of care," The New York Times reports.

NQF Issues Quality Data Standard for Electronic Health Records
Nov 13, 2009 -- AHA News reports that the National Quality Forum (NQF) today released a standard set of definitions for capturing quality data on electronic health records and other sources of electronic health information.

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; HIT Standards Committee Advisory Meeting; Notice of Meeting     Federal Register 
Nov 10, 2009 -- This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to be held November 19, 2009, in Washington, D.C.