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NHS Web site to include drug reference information
Drug reference information from the British National Formulary will be part of NHS Evidence, a portal that's due to launch in April 2009, reports the United Kingdom's department of health. NHS Evidence aims to be a one-stop-shop for physicians and patients to access evidence and clinical information. The drug reference information on the site will support the safe and effective use of medicines, according to the report."
Monday, December 15, 2008
Open Health Tools project to boost HIEs
Open Health Tools project to boost HIEs
Healthcare IT News 12/12/08
The Open Health Tools (OHT) Foundation has approved a new project in principle for the development of server-based technology designed to create interoperability among disparate health information systems.
The project is expected to dramatically drive down the cost of interoperability components, which have contributed to significant cost barriers for the HIEs in their development of standards-based solutions."
Open Health Tools is a collaborative effort between national health agencies, major healthcare providers, researchers, academics, international standards bodies, and companies from Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other parts of Europe. Its goal is to develop common healthcare IT products and services and provide software tools and components that accelerate the implementation of electronic health information interoperability platforms, thus improving patient quality of care, safety, and access to electronic health records.
The project will be led by Misys Open Source Solutions, a division of Misys plc, who will work within the open source community to build server-side components for the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) profiles.
The first deliverable will address the IHE profiles for patient identifier cross-referencing and patient demographics query. The plan calls for an operable beta version in February 2009.
Healthcare IT News 12/12/08
The Open Health Tools (OHT) Foundation has approved a new project in principle for the development of server-based technology designed to create interoperability among disparate health information systems.
The project is expected to dramatically drive down the cost of interoperability components, which have contributed to significant cost barriers for the HIEs in their development of standards-based solutions."
Open Health Tools is a collaborative effort between national health agencies, major healthcare providers, researchers, academics, international standards bodies, and companies from Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other parts of Europe. Its goal is to develop common healthcare IT products and services and provide software tools and components that accelerate the implementation of electronic health information interoperability platforms, thus improving patient quality of care, safety, and access to electronic health records.
The project will be led by Misys Open Source Solutions, a division of Misys plc, who will work within the open source community to build server-side components for the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) profiles.
The first deliverable will address the IHE profiles for patient identifier cross-referencing and patient demographics query. The plan calls for an operable beta version in February 2009.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
A quarter of adults likely to create online health record
Twenty-seven percent of American adults say they are extremely or somewhat likely to create an online PHR to help track their medical history and medications, according to a national online survey by research firm Morpace. The company said use of online PHRs will grow as consumers become more aware of free options through Google, Microsoft, WebMD, Revolution Health, and other sources. The survey also found that age was not a factor in whether people intend to create a PHR; Americans aged 55 and up are as likely to create an online PHR as younger Americans.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Humana using online videos, social media to explain healthcare
(11/24/2008)
Humana is trying to help consumers better understand healthcare through a new media experience called "Stay Smart, Stay Healthy." It takes complex healthcare topics and puts them into easy-to-understand video clips. It also includes a full complement of social media outlets, including a Facebook presence and YouTube channel. The videos address why healthcare is so expensive, explains consumer-driven healthcare, and deciphers acronyms such as HSA, HMO, and FSA.
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Humana is trying to help consumers better understand healthcare through a new media experience called "Stay Smart, Stay Healthy." It takes complex healthcare topics and puts them into easy-to-understand video clips. It also includes a full complement of social media outlets, including a Facebook presence and YouTube channel. The videos address why healthcare is so expensive, explains consumer-driven healthcare, and deciphers acronyms such as HSA, HMO, and FSA.
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More tech firms to tap into healthcare market share
(11/25/2008)
Technology firms that traditionally have not been involved in healthcare may attempt to tap into the industry. Reuters reports that a growing number of technology companies are considering foraying into healthcare to claim a piece of the $2.5 trillion market in the United States. Several companies have started developing tools to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient care, Reuters says. In addition to Google and Microsoft's new online personal health record applications, Intel introduced a patient monitoring system to help doctors remotely track patients with chronic diseases. Companies with a history in the healthcare market, such as General Electric and Phillips, are expected to increase their efforts. General Electric's $17 billion healthcare unit estimates its technology sector could grow to a $5 billion–$7 billion business, up from the estimated 10% of revenue it currently represents, Reuters says.
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Technology firms that traditionally have not been involved in healthcare may attempt to tap into the industry. Reuters reports that a growing number of technology companies are considering foraying into healthcare to claim a piece of the $2.5 trillion market in the United States. Several companies have started developing tools to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient care, Reuters says. In addition to Google and Microsoft's new online personal health record applications, Intel introduced a patient monitoring system to help doctors remotely track patients with chronic diseases. Companies with a history in the healthcare market, such as General Electric and Phillips, are expected to increase their efforts. General Electric's $17 billion healthcare unit estimates its technology sector could grow to a $5 billion–$7 billion business, up from the estimated 10% of revenue it currently represents, Reuters says.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Availity and Prematics Launch First Comprehensive E-Prescribing Service For Florida Physicians
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and VIENNA, Va., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Availity, L.L.C. and Prematics(TM) today announced the launch of CarePrescribe(SM), the first fully-managed, easy-to-use electronic prescribing service offered at no charge to physicians throughout Florida. After a three-month controlled deployment with select physician practices in the Miami and Tampa areas, the service is now available to prescribers state-wide.
The Availity(R) CarePrescribe(SM) service is a registered solution with ePrescribe America. It is integrated across the Prematics and Availity network platforms, making it accessible through the Availity Health Information Network, a secure online health information exchange, and through a handheld system provisioned by Prematics. CarePrescribe offers physicians a no-cost, seamless solution for eliminating medication errors, streamlining practice productivity, and making patients' lives easier. Availity and Prematics are deploying CarePrescribe with support from Humana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, which were instrumental in bringing the solution to Florida physicians.
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The Availity(R) CarePrescribe(SM) service is a registered solution with ePrescribe America. It is integrated across the Prematics and Availity network platforms, making it accessible through the Availity Health Information Network, a secure online health information exchange, and through a handheld system provisioned by Prematics. CarePrescribe offers physicians a no-cost, seamless solution for eliminating medication errors, streamlining practice productivity, and making patients' lives easier. Availity and Prematics are deploying CarePrescribe with support from Humana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, which were instrumental in bringing the solution to Florida physicians.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Allscripts' ePrescribe integration is live with Google Health
Allscripts' ePrescribe integration is live with Google Health, the company reports. According to Allscripts, the partnership provides physicians with a new means of sharing medication history securely over the Internet with their patients via Google Health. If a patient's physician uses the Allscripts ePrescribe solution, he or she can ask for a secure personal identification number from the physician to establish a sharing link between the e-prescribing and Google Health, allowing the patient to securely import medication history, allergies, and conditions into his or her Google Health Account. The Web-based e-prescribing solution from Allscripts has been offered free of charge to every physician in the United States via the National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative (NEPSI). Allscripts is a national cosponsor of NEPSI and Google is the search sponsor.
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