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- Mostashari asks HIT committee to examine EHR use in overbilling
The advisory HIT Policy Committee has been asked by National HIT Coordinator Dr. Farzad Mostashari to determine whether providers are leveraging EHRs to overbill Medicare, according to the Center for Public Integrity. Mostashari said in an interview that he wants the committee to investigate whether cutting and pasting when a physician is updating an EHR could trigger higher billing codes. Health Data Management
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- ONC announces development of open source certification testing tool
The ONC has announced the creation of Cypress, an open source certification testing platform, to be used for calculating, reporting and capturing clinical quality measure outcomes under stage 2 of the EHR meaningful use initiative. The tool will be provided free to testing labs and vendors, and it is expected to be ready for use with the ONC's stage 2 EHR certification program in January. Health Data Management
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- Exercise data in EHRs could boost care quality
The electronic Exercise Vital Sign program of Kaiser Permanente has shown promise in boosting care quality and patient treatment, according to a study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. The initiative, which integrates a patient's physical activity data into his or her EHR, has collected important and accurate data that clinicians can use to better counsel and treat patients regarding their lifestyles. Healthcare IT News
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- Icon develops system for better image data processing
Icon has developed new processes and procedures intended to maximize data from imaging modalities and make them more compatible with early-phase research protocols. Icon said the system could allow researchers to save time as it standardizes information and allows for centralized evaluation and reading. It can also allow for earlier and better prediction of whether a drug has potential for success. OutSourcing-Pharma.com
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- Panel brings attention to problems with hospital software
Computerized hospital equipment is increasingly becoming susceptible to malware infections -- a situation that may pose health threats to patients, according to experts at a meeting of a medical device panel at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Information Security & Privacy Advisory Board. This growing malware problem stems from the use of variants and older versions of Windows, as well as links to botnets, or groups of infected computers, experts said. There is also hesitancy on the part of manufacturers to modify equipment, even for antivirus software, because of worries that they may encounter problems with the FDA. Brian Fitzgerald, an FDA deputy director, said during the meeting that the agency is reviewing its policy on software. MIT Technology Review online
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- November is Testing Month: From Models to Practical Application
During the month of November, WEDI will host a four-part series of webinars covering ICD-10 testing. These online presentations will help you become aware of all the testing models and requirements available -- empowering you to move from the testing stage to full implementation. Each webinar will provide a graduated level of information, addressing the key issues you need to know, including end-to-end testing, lessons learned, testing models, resources and timing, as well as the practical application. Learn more about the webinar series and register.
- Technology Crossroads Conference
The inaugural Technology Crossroads Conference, co-hosted by National eHealth Collaborative (NeHC) and InfoComm on Nov. 27-28 in Washington, D.C., will explore the intersection of industries that are working together to accelerate health care transformation. Standards that enable the interoperability of software platforms, organizations and patients are a critical part of that transformation. NeHC’s HIE Learning Network workgroup on Addressing Variations in Implementation of Interoperability Standards will unveil its recommendations at this conference after months of collaborative work. Attendees will benefit from this unique opportunity to hear the report first and interact and network with the thought leaders behind it. Get more information.
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