http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Health+Care+Information+Technology/Article/list/44687 Are you looking for the latest medical news about electronic medical records, EMRs or other health care information technologies? ModernMedicine.com provides a complete resource section to keep you current.
 (KLAS), and the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT). 2009-11-21T22:32:21Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Survey-finds-EHR-adoption-behind-at-hospitals-trea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640778?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A new study published in Health Affairs finds that hospitals that disproportionately care for low-income patients are falling behind in adopting electronic health records. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/462009/640778null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Rhode-Island-uses-e-prescribing-data-to-track-flu-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640798?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The state of Rhode Island has launched a new system for tracking H1N1 flu that uses prescribing data provided by pharmacies throughout the state via a secure electronic link. Enabled by the state?s e-prescribing and the digital healthcare infrastructure, the system is believed to be the first of its kind. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/462009/640798null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/AMA-launches-flu-website-for-physicians-patients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640766?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The American Medical Association has launched AMAfluhelp.org to improve physician-patient communication and the coordination of care. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/462009/640766null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/GE-Healthcare-launches-connectivity-business-unit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640773?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 GE Healthcare has launched a new business unit designed to improve healthcare systems connectivity for clinicians and patients. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/462009/640773null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/New-website-offers-individualized-care-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640801?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The former head of Google Health has launched a new website, Keas.com, in an effort to provide individualized care plans. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/462009/640801null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/How-to-give-your-patient-education-Web-video-a-pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637939?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Most do-it-yourself videos require a minimum of tweaking and editing before they're ready to be uploaded to the Internet. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/442009/637939null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Evaluating-EHRs-Cost-frustration-temper-advantages/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639561?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 With the Obama administration's 2014 goal for national electronic medical record (EMR) adoption looming, dermatologists who have taken the plunge say the systems carry hefty costs and require steep learning curves. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639561null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/EHR-shopping-Tips-to-help-you-find-the-best-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639576?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 For dermatologists considering an EHR purchase, experts offer the following tips: 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639576null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/CertifyingEHR-AAD-takes-lead-on-dermatology-specif/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639572?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Because commercially available EHR systems have largely ignored the needs of dermatology practices, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has taken a lead role in the creation of dermatology-specific EHR certification criteria, sources say. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639572null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/NIH-grants-to-fund-research-using-EHRs-informatics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636547?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Several entities will receive more than $90 million in funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for efforts involving electronic health records (EHRs) or informatics it was recently announced. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/442009/636547null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Online-H1N1-self-assessment-tool-launched/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636538?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Microsoft has launched a new Web site, www.h1n1responsecenter.com, with a self-assessment tool to help individuals with flu-like symptoms determine whether their illness is severe enough to warrant immediate medical attention, and whether they are at risk for developing severe disease. The site also offers practical advice for those with flu-like symptoms. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/442009/636538null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Cash-only-patients-name-their-price-on-doctor-fee-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636487?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 After a successful pilot program in the Seattle area, a website that matches cash-paying patients to healthcare providers is slated to launch nationwide on November 2. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/442009/636487null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Patients-see-benefits-of-e-mail-and-web-communicat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636485?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Patients are willing to use e-mail and physicians? websites to communicate with their doctors in an effort to save time, as long as they do not have to pay for the ability. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/442009/636485null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Merck-releases-iPhone-apps-for-its-manuals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636544?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Merck & Co. has released iPhone applications for the professional and consumer editions of its Merck Manual. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/442009/636544null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/SNS-Web-Surfing-Linked-to-Brain-Function-in-Older-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/635323?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 In middle-aged and older adults who have minimal experience with the Internet, Web surfing for a short period of time may improve brain function, according to research presented this week at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, held from Oct. 17 to 21 in Chicago. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635323/54014.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635323null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Web-initiative-aims-to-decrease-time-expense-of-of/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633112?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A new Web initiative to be launched in Ohio by several health plans is designed to benefit patients and practices by reducing the time, effort, and expense associated with the paperwork required for office visits. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/412009/633112null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Electronic-prescribing-increasing-in-popularity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633134?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 More than 140,000 (23 percent) of all office-based physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the U.S. are now using electronic prescribing, according to Surescripts. At the current pace, the company projects, the total number of health care professionals prescribing medication electronically via its network this year will more than double from the 74,000 active electronic prescribers who used it at the end of last year. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/412009/633134null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Survey-reveals-attitudes-about-health-care-informa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633118?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Health-care information technology (HIT) has the potential to cut costs, increase access and improve quality in the U.S. health care system, according to results of a Harris Interactive survey of a nationwide sample of 2,200 adults aged at least 18 years commissioned by the Career College Association and TechAmerica. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/412009/633118null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/First-telehealth-provider-launches-on-the-Google-H/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633123?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Users of Google Health who have scheduled telehealth consultations with physicians or mental health therapists via MDLiveCare will be able to share medical records with their doctors before the appointments and receive records from the doctors after the appointments, thanks to a new collaboration between the two companies. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/412009/633123null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Electronic-alerts-do-not-necessarily-ensure-timely/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633114?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Abnormal results on outpatient imaging tests sometimes may not receive timely follow-up even when clinicians receive and read results in an advanced, integrated electronic medical record system, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/412009/633114null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Compensation-EHRs-among-top-concerns-for-group-pra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631656?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Rising operating costs, maintaining physician compensation levels, and implementation of electronic health record systems were the top concerns among Medical Group Management Association members this year. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/412009/631656null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/CMS-gives-guidance-on-Medicaid-incentive-payments-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629489?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 In order to encourage providers to adopt EHR technology, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has informed state Medicaid directors that the federal government will reimburse states for 100 percent of incentive payments made to healthcare providers showing "meaningful use" of electronic health records. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/402009/629489null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/ONC-clarifies-extension-center-grant-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629487?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has published more information on its $598 million grant program to go towards 70 Health Information Technology Regional Extension Centers. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/402009/629487null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/MGMA-calls-for-EHR-data-for-PQRI/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629483?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The Medical Group Management Association is asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to hasten the reporting of electronic health record data for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative P4P program, according to a letter from the organization. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/402009/629483null HTML http://contemporaryobgyn.modernmedicine.com/obgyn/Modern+Medicine+Now/EHR-support-from-feds-helps-small-practices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637986?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to award $598 million in grants to open as many as 70 regional offices next year to help practices adopt electronic health record systems. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/442009/637986null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Hospital-group-opposes-meaningful-use-quality-impr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629476?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The Federation of American Hospitals sent a letter to federal health IT officials asking them to drop "meaningful use" proposals that would require healthcare providers to meet quality improvement targets in order to qualify for federal incentive payments. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/402009/629476null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/How-to-create-and-upload-your-own-online-video/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633634?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Adding physician videos to a Web site is a unique and easy way to not only make your practice stand out, but also provide another avenue for patient education. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/422009/633634null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Study-shows-medical-home-model-increases-quality-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629486?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A one-year evaluation study from the Group Health Cooperatives demonstrates that a medical home model in conjunction with health information technology could solve the nation's primary care physician shortage. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/402009/629486null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Rhinoplasty-Patients-Typically-Want-the-Ideal-Nose/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/628715?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Rhinoplasty patients typically want results in line with the ideal parameters established by Powell and Humphreys, a common reference for the procedure, and computer imaging can help define patients' preferences, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/392009/628715/SEN094.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/392009/628715null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Spotlight-on-Social-Networking-Use-Among-Medical-S/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/628498?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A majority of medical schools report instances of medical students posting unprofessional content on social networking Web sites, including some instances of violations of patient confidentiality, according to a report in the Sept. 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/392009/628498/54014.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/392009/628498null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-HIPAA-rules-on-information-breaches-take-effec/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625591?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 If patient information is stolen, practices must notify the affected patients and, in some cases, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and local media, according to new regulations that go into effect on September 23. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/372009/625591null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Federal-government-sponsors-EHR-support-offices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625596?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced in late August plans to award $598 million in grants to open as many as 70 regional offices next year to help practices adopt electronic health record systems. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/372009/625596null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Antibiotics-Easy-to-Find-Online-Without-Prescripti/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/627356?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Easy access to antibiotics without a prescription via the Internet encourages patients to self-medicate and compromises the quality of their care, according to a study in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382009/627356/Mic062ml.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382009/627356null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/Drug-Interaction-E-Alerts-Show-Benefit-to-Patient-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/626499?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Drug interaction alerts from electronic prescribing likely improve patient safety and reduce costs in outpatient care, despite the fact that over 90 percent of the alerts are overridden by physicians, according to a study in the Sept. 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382009/626499/WHI036.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/382009/626499null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/HHS-announces-HIT-Extension-Program-funding-plan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624337?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Details of a $694-million program that will create a national extension service to help office-based physicians set up their health information technology have been announced by federal officials. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/362009/624337null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/CMS-releases-new-ICD-10-fact-sheet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624338?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released a new fact sheet outlining the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/362009/624338null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/Survey-shows-technology-mobility-vital-to-future-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624336?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Medical students view electronic-health-record technology as an important component of their medical education and a critical factor when choosing where they will practice medicine, according to results of a recent survey. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/362009/624336null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Health+Care+Information+Technology+Top+Story/A-new-kind-of-doctor-rating-website/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624335?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The new program could demonstrate that a low-cost, rigorous survey method can produce ratings and reports on most doctors in the United States. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/362009/624335null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Is-there-an-exemption-from-the-federal-EHR-mandate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621945?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Although Medicare is expected to offer a financial hardship exemption from electronic health records, the agency has offered scant details so far. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/352009/621945null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Federal-bill-would-provide-deferred-payment-loans-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621934?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A deferred-payment loan of up to $315,000 for solo physicians to purchase electronic health record systems may soon be available from the Small Business Administration. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/352009/621934null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Bausch-amp-Lomb-Web-site-is-named-best-in-class/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627297?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Bausch & Lomb's (B&L's) consumer Web site for its multifocal contact lenses was awarded "best in class" in the health-care category of the 2009 Interactive Media Awards. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/optometrytimes/382009/627297null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-tool-may-improve-quality-of-life-assessment-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624470?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A new computerized tool may solve the problem of the time and effort it takes to have patients fill out forms to assess quality of life. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/372009/624470null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Online-filing-cabinet-Google-service-centralizes-m/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622610?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Dr. Skin has a large, skin cancer-based practice in a large metropolitan area. Many of his patients are highly successful businessmen who travel extensively to many parts of the world for long periods of time. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/362009/622610null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/State-privacy-laws-deter-EHR-adoption-in-hospitals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620522?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 EHR adoption has decreased in hospitals in states where privacy laws restrict the ability to disclose patient information, according to a study published in the journal Management Science. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/342009/620522null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Telehealth-online-appointments-could-ease-healthca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620523?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Universal coverage could clog the healthcare system unless new care-delivery models are created, such as telehealth and online doctor appointments, according to a recent survey. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/342009/620523null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/High-tech-handwashing-system-could-help-reduce-hos/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620524?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Testing of a hand hygiene program using infrared and radio frequency identification technology to capture and time-stamp hand washings is underway at a Miami hospital. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/342009/620524null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/InfoTech+Bulletin/Pen-and-paper-workarounds-plus-EHR-may-boost-effic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620519?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The use of pen-and-paper workarounds in conjunction with electronic health records could boost overall efficiency, according to a new study. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/342009/620519null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Viewpoint-Why-one-doctor-became-his-own-IT-directo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/618857?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Many physicians worry that if they install an electronic health record system, they will also have to become computer geeks to keep it operating. I've learned that you don't need to be IT-savvy, but you'll be happier if you are. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/332009/618857null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics+CME/First-seizures/CME/Article/detail/619888?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/memag/342009/619888null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Practicing-Excellence-A-small-town-rural-doctor-em/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/618868?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Practicing medicine takes on a different feel when you're the only doctor in town. But Jim Selenke, MD, the lone physician in Hudson, Iowa, wouldn't have it any other way. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/332009/618868/remoteaccess_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News+You+Can+Use/American-Well-to-offer-online-visits-nationwide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615519?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 After securing agreements in two states earlier this year, Boston-based physician-visit website American Well has announced plans to expand its services nationwide. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/312009/615519null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/The-best-new-software-for-your-PDA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615531?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 It wasn't too long ago that many of us toted around a cell phone, pager, PDA, and a laptop—a veritable RadioShack holstered at our waists. Now most of these devices can be consolidated into a single cell phone. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/312009/615531/coverstory_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Improve-patient-communications-with-voicemail-and-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615518?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 E-mail and voicemail are excellent and convenient means of dealing with prescription renewals, appointment reminders, and other standard administrative tasks. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/312009/615518/ECommunication_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/TV-Time-Linked-to-Blood-Pressure-in-Young-Children/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/616684?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Time spent in front of the television may be associated with higher blood pressure in young children, according to research published in the August issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616684/girl_and_tv.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616684null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Editorial-Opposes-European-Commission-Proposals/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/616563?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The United Kingdom should not accept new proposals from the European Commission that would allow drug companies to provide information about prescription-only drugs over the Internet and in some print publications, according to an editorial published in the August issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616563/drugs_MIC062ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/322009/616563null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Speak-Out-Are-you-or-your-practice-using-electroni/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/614287?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 "We're just starting, but I'm not looking forward to it." 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/312009/614287null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/Electronic-Disease-Surveillance-Systems-Vary-Widel/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/615654?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Electronic disease surveillance systems vary widely from state to state and the lack of homogeneity will raise the cost of data sharing, according to a study published in the July 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2009-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/615654/guywithpc.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/615654null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/US-Health-Data-Network-a-Powerful-Tool-for-Quality/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/615651?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The U.S. health care system is on the verge of a new era in which distributed health data networks will assure local control of sensitive individual patient data, while providing medical researchers and policy makers access to powerful aggregate data on millions of patients, according to a pair of articles in the September issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/615651/doccomputer_MIC009ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/312009/615651null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Physicians-often-fail-to-share-bad-test-results-wi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613602?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Physicians fail to tell patients about abnormal results in one out of every 14 medical tests, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/302009/613602null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Canada-falling-behind-EHR-goal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613608?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 After spending eight years and $1.6 billion, Canada has made little progress toward its goal of implementing electronic health records by 2010, according to a recent report. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/302009/613608null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Electronic-claims-could-save-healthcare-system-bil/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613609?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A new report from UnitedHealth Group says the U.S. healthcare system could reduce costs by $332 billion over the next 10 years if healthcare providers update their technology. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/302009/613609null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/EHR-deinstallation-trend-hits-Phoenix/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613601?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Though the Phoenix area has seen a high adoption rate for electronic health records, it also is the first region to experience a "deinstallation" trend, a recent report says. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/302009/613601null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Medicare-proposal-would-simplify-PQRI/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613603?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Medicare is proposing a rule that would simplify reporting requirements for the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program and the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and set the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2010. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/302009/613603null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/CME+Showcase/Get-under-the-skin/CME/Article/detail/617574?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/memag/322009/617574null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Medical-homes-across-America/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610986?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Details of several health-plan-sponsored medical home projects around the country 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/292009/610986null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/QampA-Getting-your-website-to-show-up-in-search-ra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611679?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 I have a website, but it doesn't appear in internet searches. What's wrong? 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/292009/611679null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Meaningful-use-bar-set-too-high-analyst-says/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611677?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The first public draft of the "meaningful use" definition includes too many requirements for physicians to comply by the 2011 deadline, according to a healthcare technology analyst. 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/292009/611677null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Is-becoming-a-medical-home-worth-the-trouble/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611675?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Although most of the programs promise increased reimbursement or lump-sum payments, conversion to a medical home requires a level of transformation that can be prohibitive to many practices. 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/292009/611675/coverstory_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Medical+Economics/Camera-Phones-Can-Help-Doctors-Make-Rare-Diagnoses/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/613669?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A pregnant patient with an uncommon nipple condition captured images of the transient changes to her nipples and gave them to her doctor, enabling an accurate diagnosis, according to an article published online July 22 in BMJ. 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/613669/texting.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/613669null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Computerized-Hospital-Discharge-Reassures-Patients/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/613554?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Patients and their outpatient physicians are more satisfied with hospital discharge when the process involves computerized physician order entry rather than handwritten notes, according to a study published online July 20 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2009-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/613554/laptop.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/613554null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Internet-Asthma-Program-May-Be-Superior-to-Usual-C/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/612713?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 An Internet-based asthma management program is more effective than usual care in controlling asthma and increasing the number of symptom-free days, according to a study in the July 21 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/612713/54014.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/612713null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Teen-Exposure-to-Tobacco-Related-Content-on-Web-An/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/612331?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Adolescents who surf the Internet are exposed to a very small volume of tobacco-related content, and not all of the exposure is pro-tobacco, according to a study published online July 20 in Pediatrics. 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/612331/45044.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/302009/612331null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News+You+Can+Use/Maryland-doctors-to-see-double-bonus-for-EHR-adopt/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607959?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Physicians in Maryland could see a double financial bonus if they implement and use a certified electronic health record at their practice. 2009-07-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/272009/607959null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Internet-Has-Potential-to-Change-Behavior/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/609099?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 An Internet-based intervention is an effective tool to treat insomnia, according to a study published in the July issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, while a study in the July issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that Web-based games may be useful to help low-income African-American children make healthy snack food choices. 2009-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/282009/609099/54014.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/282009/609099null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Future-of-health-care-capitation-or-specialized-te/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610629?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Will capitation make a comeback via large, integrated health-care delivery systems, asks Dr. Charles Lockwood? Or will specialized medical teams win out in the coming sea change? This expert gives the pros and cons of each key contender for fixing our broken health-care system—and suggests how ob/gyns can prepare their practices. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/292009/610629null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Is-it-time-to-the-make-the-switch-to-a-new-electro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606046?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Early adopters of EMRs are increasingly facing issues regarding stale features, lack of new development, or even obsolescence of their clinical information systems. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/262009/606046null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Health+Care+Information+Technology+Top+Story/Study-Even-with-IT-billing-and-admin-costly-for-ph/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604921?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Billing and administration costs remain high even when a practice has implemented health information technology, according to a recent study. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/252009/604921null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Newspaper-med-information-firm-team-up-for-Most-In/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604959?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A new physician database aims to provide patients with information on "influential" doctors in fields such as asthma and hypertension. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/252009/604959null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/E-mail-wellness-program-encourages-patient-complia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604967?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 E-mail reminders to exercise and eat healthy are effective in modifying behavior, according to results of a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/252009/604967null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Website-offers-free-EHR-videos-for-physicians/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604972?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A company that provides EHR resources to physicians in print and web formats has added a video website on the subject. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/252009/604972null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Inconsistent-data-may-lead-to-medication-errors-in/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604951?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Inconsistent information in computerized provider order entry systems can lead to a "significant risk" to safety, according to the results of a recent study. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/252009/604951null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/CME+Showcase/Dodging-danger/CME/Article/detail/604759?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/memag/252009/604759null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/One-doctors-vision-of-the-utopian-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602822?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Let's take a look at how a "utopian medical practice" in the not-too-distant future functions from the perspectives of the patient, physician, office staff, nurse, billing department, and referred physician. 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/242009/602822/utopia_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/News+You+Can+Use/Video-visits-get-high-marks-from-docs-patients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602824?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Patients and physicians report virtual doctor visits done through videoconferencing were similar to face-to-face visits on most measures. 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/242009/602824null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+%26+Women%27s+Health/Medicare-offers-cash-incentives-for-IT-implementat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602131?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 As part of the economic stimulus package, the federal government is expected to spend more than $35 billion during the next decade on Medicare and Medicaid bonuses to physicians and hospitals that adopt certified electronic health records (EHRs), American Medical News (3/16/09) reported. 2009-06-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/242009/602131null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Acute-Computer-Related-Injuries-on-the-Rise/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/602685?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The number of individuals suffering from acute computer-related injuries has risen steeply since the mid-1990s, according to research published in the July issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/242009/602685/4147.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/242009/602685null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Telemed-doc-sentenced-to-9-months-in-prison/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600854?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Christian Hageseth, a former Colorado psychiatrist who prescribed antidepressants after telephone patient encounters, was sentenced to nine months in prison in April for practicing medicine in a state in which he wasn't licensed. 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/222009/600854null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/E-prescribing-on-the-rise-but-still-low-overall/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600858?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Only 10 percent of total eligible prescriptions are sent electronically to pharmacies, but the number of electronic prescribers and prescriptions has soared during the past two years and continues upward at a fast pace. 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/222009/600858null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Opinion-Competitive-approaches-to-health-care-refo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602874?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Finding the best way to fix our broken health-care system remains one of our major challenges. Dr. Charles J. Lockwood summarizes two competing approaches, one championed by Michael Porter, which revolves around integrated practice units (IPU), and one recommended by Alain Enthoven, which hinges on the use of large integrated health-care delivery systems (IHS). 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/242009/602874/Charles-Lockwood_thumbnail.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/242009/602874null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Health-care-reform-What-shape-will-it-likely-take/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602860?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The looming health-care crisis will bring about a sea change in the practice of medicine, predicts this expert. He assesses whether specialized teams or a return to capitation will likely win out and gives tips on preparing your ob/gyn practice for an uncertain future. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/obgyn/242009/602860/obgyn0609_healthcare_reform_flash.jpg XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/E-prescribing-Time-to-put-away-the-pen-and-the-pre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602360?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The traditional prescribing process can be inefficient. We help you understand the definition of e-prescribing, the case for e-prescribing, and how to get started. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/urologytimes/242009/602360null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602064?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Profiles of the Medical Testing Suite program, Insight eNo system, and PediaVision Assessment Solution. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/contpeds/232009/602064null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Web-links-Medical-home-resources/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602068?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A collection of web links about the medical home concept of health care. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/contpeds/232009/602068null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Feds-release-free-open-source-health-information-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599440?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The Department of Health and Human Services has released the free software that will become the gateway between federal agencies and non-government organizations to create the Nationwide Health Information Network. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/212009/599440null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Problems-found-with-New-York-drug-price-comparison/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599436?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 A website created in 2006 by the New York State Department of Health to help New Yorkers comparison shop for prescription drugs is being criticized for failing to live up to that goal. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/212009/599436null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Health+Care+Information+Technology+Top+Story/Americans-conflicted-over-electronic-health-record/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599433?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Six in 10 Americans don't believe that their medical records or personal information will remain confidential if they are stored and made accessible online, according to a recent survey. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/212009/599433null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+News/Consumer-interest-in-healthcare-technology-is-grow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599435?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 Consumer interest in online tools and resources to assist with health improvement is high, according to results of the 2009 Deloitte Survey of Health Care Consumers. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/212009/599435null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Subsidized-EHRs-still-eligible-for-federal-stimulu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598227?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 If an area hospital has offered to help you purchase an electronic health record system, don't worry about missing out on the potential $44,000 incentive payment from the economic stimulus act. 2009-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/memag/202009/598227null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Welcome+to+ModernMedicine/Losing-sleep-over-insomnia/CME/Article/detail/599902?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 The amount of training physicians receive regarding sleep disorders is limited and can have a major impact in the recognition and treatment of insomnia. 2009-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/cme/memag/222009/599902null REMOTE http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Information-Technology-Helps-With-Blood-Pressure-C/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/597929?contextCategoryId=44687&ref=25 An information technology-supported program helps hypertensive patients achieve blood pressure targets, according to a study published online May 5 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/202009/597929/bloodpressure_18309.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/202009/597929null XML