Electronic Health Record

Federal government releases 'meaningful use' rules for healthcare IT

July 14, 2010

The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday disclosed two final rules regarding the "meaningful use" of electronic health records (EHR).
 

Researchers tackle electronic health record technology to improve long-term care coordination, patient outcomes

July 09, 2010

A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is working to refine electronic health record (EHR) technology. The goal is to increase its efficiency and cost-saving benefits for long-term care.
 

Summit on technology and long-term care to be held in June

May 05, 2010

A summit focusing on the electronic health record (EHR), health information technology (HIT) and long-term care will take place next month in Baltimore.
 

Post-acute providers need electronic health records, too

Carol Everhart April 21, 2010

The federal push to create electronic health records must include post-acute providers, such as skilled nursing facilities.
 

Guest Columns: Long-term care needs certified electronic health records too

October 22, 2009

Healthcare organizations are now working on receiving certification for electronic health records. Long-term care providers need to be part of the pack.
 

Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care

John Derr October 21, 2009

Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.