Posts Tagged by emr
Exchange/IT Grant Memo and Teleconference Notes
| November 16, 2010 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Insurance Exchange, Legislation/Policy |
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On November 15, 2010, ITUP hosted a teleconference on the Exchange/IT innovation grant possibilities with Penny Thompson (CMS), Henry Chao (US HHS), Toby Douglas (CA DHCS) and Sumi Sousa (CA Assembly Speaker’s Office). The notes, as well as a summary of the grant, are available for download. more
Unbound Potential of Electronic Health Records
| April 28, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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The main arguments supporting widespread adoption of electronic health records are well documented; accurate prescriptions, seamless transfer of imaging and diagnostics, access to vital health information anywhere on the planet, paperless hospitals and doctors offices, and dosing/prescription error notifications. Also well-known are the efforts to take advantage of the volumes… more
Update on HIT in California
| May 28, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Federal, Legislation/Policy, State |
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This report provides an update on recent activity as well as share recommendations for the future of HIT in California. more
A Briefing on Health Technology Assessment
| December 28, 2008 | Posted by ITUP under Legislation/Policy |
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This report describes the process of assessing health technology and identifies national and state agencies and organizations that currently engage in health technology assessment. Finally, the report discusses a proposal to create a centralized body dedicated to the formal scrutiny of innovative (and existing) healthcare technologies and services. more
Health Information Technology/Electronic Health Records: A Primer
| September 28, 2008 | Posted by ITUP under Federal, Legislation/Policy |
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This background paper reviews and summarizes many of the issues that providers, payers, and government will have to address in incorporating health information technology into the health care delivery system. more
