From the ONC Desk HITECH in High Gear
Dr. David Blumenthal | February 15, 2011
We’ve known for years that health information technology can improve health care. But until recently, the implementation rate among providers has been low, except for a few early adopters.
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Health Innovation Health IT Innovation and EHRs in Texas – Part 2
Parastou Fatemi | February 10, 2011
We recently described some innovations underway at Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) in Dallas, Texas. Today, we pick up on that theme and describe what another community in Texas is doing to improve care and overall health for their community.
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Local Implementation Support, Rural Health Rural Health IT Is a Priority for HHS
Dr. David Blumenthal | February 8, 2011
Rural America is different from urban and suburban America. Health care providers who serve the approximately 50 million Americans who reside in rural communities face special challenges in their effort to deliver quality care.
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Health Innovation Texas Health IT Innovation – an Overview
Parastou Fatemi | February 4, 2011
The most rewarding aspect of our job working with Beacon Communities is the opportunity to meet with leaders on the front lines of health care to discover how they are using health IT to design concrete improvements in care delivery. Of course, much innovation is underway and progress is being made throughout the country beyond ONC’s network of programs. Our Beacon Communities and other ONC awardees can learn from these efforts,
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Health Innovation EHR data exchange highlight of Direct Pilot Program launch
Dr. David Blumenthal | February 2, 2011
Today marked another milestone on the Nation’s journey to better health care through the use of electronic health records and health information technology.
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