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Survey Shows CPOE Lay of the Land

A new survey of health care CIOs shows adoption, 'at some level,' of computerized physician order entry systems is becoming widespread. But full implementation remains years away.

Trials Vendor Gets a Big Deal

Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche will use enterprisewide the clinical trials management software of Medidata Solutions, New York.

New Leader at Siemens Healthcare

Germany-based Siemens AG has named Michael Reitermann as CEO of Siemens Healthcare's U.S. operations, based in Malvern, Pa. He will oversee the company's medical imaging, therapy and health care information technology businesses.

AHIMA Advises on Meaningful Use

Federal officials should refer to current and planned work of the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology while developing a definition for meaningful use of electronic health records, the American Health Information Management Association recommends.

HIMSS: Clarity Needed on Meaningful Use

The initial draft definition for meaningful use of electronic health records, which a work group of the HIT Policy Committee unveiled in mid-June, does not clearly distinguish between hospitals and physician practices, according to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.

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Clinical Smarts

Linda Reed is that rare breed, a health care I.T. pro who's also a registered nurse.

To Cart or Not to Cart

Hospitals share their experiences on where computerized carts work and don't work, and lessons learned.

Industry Raises its Voice on 'Meaningful' EHR Use

Upwardly Mobile

Catherine Bruno has an ambitious vision for Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems.

Assessing 'Meaningful Use'

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