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IOM wants big changes to medical ed
Jul 30, 2014
As the U.S. population grows, the physician workforce shrinks, and information technology fundamentally changes the way care is delivered, the Institute of Medicine says graduate medical education needs an overhaul.
[See also: Are med schools failing future docs?]
- HIMSS Wire Blog
Tech for docs may save big bucks
Jul 30, 2014
Getting physicians on board with cost cutting measures proves to be one of the healthcare industry's top challenges, one that has become critical as hospitals buy up more physician practices. There's the technology available to help doctors accomplish this, but it often costs a pretty penny. The question then becomes is it worth it economically?More Healthcare IT NewsA CCHIT Conversation – Challenges of ONC HIT Certification
Jul 29, 2014
by Alisa Ray, Executive Director, CCHIT As many readers of this blog know, CCHIT is no longer certifying EHR technology in the ONC HIT Certification Program. Rather, we are devoting our efforts to helping our health IT community navigate the … Continue reading
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HIMSS mHealth Committee Chair Testifies
The House Energy and Commerce heard testimony on the impact of mobile and wireless technology. HIMSS mHealth Committee members participated in the discussion before Congress. -
FDA Draft Guidance | Medical Device Data Systems, Medical Image Storage Devices, and Medical Image Communications Devices
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FDA Update: Mobile Medical App Guidance
FDA Update: Mobile Medical App Guidance
