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 | "The scanner we purchased integrated well within our clinic. It streamlined our entire process from checking in patients to documentation of records." – Mary Ann Gomes, Virginia Center for Spine and Sports Therapy
From compact card scanners to high speed ADF models, Ambir has superior imaging solutions for every practice.
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- Weigh2Rock helps obese children lose weight anonymously
Obese students who used the Weigh2Rock.com social network, which lets them remain anonymous, were better able to manage their diet, resist food temptations and lose weight, according to early results of a study from site creator Dr. Robert Pretlow of eHealth International in Seattle. Site members get a weight-loss buddy for social support and motivation and can discuss weight and diet issues on message boards. Medscape (free registration)
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- Cloud-based app to enhance patient care in diabetes
IRetainRx has developed a cloud-based system to allow diabetes patients and caregivers to reach out to providers and pharmacists through mobile devices such as iPads, smartphones and computers. The application, designed to bolster medication adherence among patients with diabetes, features information on medications, nutrition, exercise and monitoring to help users set goals, track progress and earn rewards for positive actions. MedCityNews.com
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- Health care group asks CMS to delay e-prescribing deadlines
The Medical Group Management Association is urging federal authorities to move the deadline for reporting and hardship exemption requests under Medicare's e-prescribing program from June 30 to Dec. 31. "CMS's approach to applying penalties in one year based on a prior year's reporting activity further complicates reporting and penalty schemas, causing confusion and unfair penalty determinations," MGMA wrote in a comment letter to the CMS. Health Data Management
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- Study explores tech, organizational reasons for HIE failures
Understanding the views of end users on health information exchange technology is important for HIEs to succeed, according to a study by Kim M. Unertl of the Vanderbilt Implementation Sciences Laboratory and colleagues. The researchers also found high-level issues such as different health IT infrastructures and organizational cultures could lead to HIEs' failures. HealthImaging.com
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- Mayo Clinic launches app to help patients access records, lab results
The Mayo Clinic has launched its first patient-facing application, called Patient, that allows users to view their appointment schedules, laboratory results and medical records through mobile devices. The free app can help patients set appointments, receive health recommendations and refill prescriptions. They can also use the app to find their way around the Mayo Clinic campus and nearby areas. MobiHealthNews.com
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- ASC X12 5010 Implementation and Problem Solving Webinar
May 23, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Free (Registration required)
WEDI and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are collaborating with ASC X12 and other industry representatives to host the next online presentation in the ASC X12 5010 implementation webinar series. These online presentations are designed to gather feedback, track challenges and provide guidance to correcting ASC X12 5010 implementation-related issues.
May 23 session topics include:
- Acknowledgments
- Extra data
- Resolving interpretation discrepancies
Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A session and solicitation of new topics.
Get more information and register.
- Save the date: WEDI Summer Forum
July 24-26
Fairfax, Va.
Join WEDI for our "Implementation Strategies Forum: Real Topics, Real Strategies, Real Results," as we address a number of emerging health IT topics, including operating rules, ACO and health plan ID. We will also follow up on 5010 implementation and ICD-10 readiness. Learn more.
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