Studies continue to be released that decry the time physicians spend on computers rather than patients. These studies do our field a disservice because they don’t focus on the many ways EHRs have helped physicians do better for their patients. A … [Read more...]
What Could You Do With an Extra 43 Minutes Every Day?
June 12, 2012 By 8 Comments
Most of us in the EHR visioneering and/or implementation space have been struggling with (or avoiding) the question “does EHR use add time to a doctor’s day?” For those new to the field, one of the key hurdles that an EHR had to pass to … [Read more...]
The Case For Meaningful Use: Strengthened, Not Weakened (Again…)
March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Approximately a year ago I wrote a blog for Health Affairs (The Case for Meaningful Use: Strengthened, Not Weakened) which addressed an article in the mainstream medical press that appeared to call into question the value of electronic health records … [Read more...]
Stage 2 Meaningful Use NPRM To Be Published Tomorrow – OMG!
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As everyone interested in Meaningful Use is already aware, an overview of the Stage 2 NPRM was presented at the annual Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) today. In addition to a presentation by CMS to standing room only audience, … [Read more...]
