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Recent News: Happenings in the MEDITECH & Health IT CommunityGlobal eHealth Leaders Join Forces to Utilize Standardized Terminology across HIEs
SANTA MONICA, CA, February 3, 2011 -- Orion Health, Inc., global leaders in Health Information Exchange (HIE) solutions and Health Language, Inc., (HLI), the global leader in medical terminology management, announced today that they have joined forces to deliver a new level of patient safety, physician communication and collaboration, clinical decision support and operational efficiency through Orion Health’s HIE solution.
Embedding HLI’s Language Engine (LE) in the Orion Health™ Health Information Exchange (HIE) enables seamless data exchange by mapping data from disparate systems to standardized terminologies. This ensures that all the various terms and synonyms that physicians and other clinicians use to describe the same condition are linked, which facilitates effective, accurate and efficient communication, documentation and analytics throughout the care delivery cycle.
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Memorial Healthcare to Discuss Fast EMR Access via One-Touch Roaming and Walk-Away Security in Upcoming Webinar
Imprivata OneSign® serves as clinical authentication cornerstone as roaming and access technologies evolve
LEXINGTON, MA, January 26, 2011 -- With today’s clinicians constantly on the move, providing quick and secure access to electronic medical records (EMRs) is a top focus for hospitals nationwide. Memorial Healthcare, an Owosso, Michigan-based hospital named one of the nation’s Top 100 “Most Wired” Hospitals nine out of the past ten years, is a leader in implementing advanced technologies to ensure its clinicians have fast and secure access to the data they need in order to provide top quality patient care.
In 2005, the hospital integrated the Imprivata OneSign solution from Imprivata, the #1 independent single sign-on and access management provider for healthcare and other regulated industries. As clinicians become more tech-savvy, and the Meaningful Use of EMR grows more consequential, the hospital is adopting advanced solutions from the Imprivata product line and other leading vendors to further enhance the accessibility of patient data – from any location. With Imprivata OneSign, Secure Walk-Away and VMware View, Memorial Healthcare is improving workflows for on-the-go clinicians accessing EMRs. The solution also effectively addresses privacy and security regulations set forth by the government so that patient data is properly protected.
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LSS Data Systems' C/S MPM Version 5.6.4 EHR Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group
WESTWOOD, MA, January 24, 2011 -- LSS Data Systems' Client/Server Medical and Practice Management (MPM) v5.6.4 Electronic Health Record has received the federal government's "meaningful use" stamp of approval by earning complete EHR ambulatory certification.
The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, the EHR software is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Focus on FastFlow - Webinar Scheduled for Tuesday, February 15
ST. LOUIS, MO, January, 2011 -- Join Shawn Curtiss, Director of Product Management, for a quick demo of FastFlow, FormFast's enterprise workflow solution. Learn how it can help maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and produce savings in areas across your whole organization, all through a simple, intuitive interface.
Click here to register: www.formfast.com/webdemo
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MEDITECH Receives EHR Certification for 6.0 Platform
WESTWOOD, MA, January 20, 2011 -- MEDITECH's 6.0 Health Care Information System (HCIS) version 6.05 Electronic Health Record has received complete EHR inpatient certification. Now, all three of MEDITECH's platforms--MAGIC, Client/Server, and 6.0--are certified through the Drummond Group, under the Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program.
Hospitals running MEDITECH's certified solutions have the software tools needed to meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
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MEDITECH and LSS Announce Agreement
WESTWOOD, MA, January 20, 2011 -- MEDITECH and LSS Data Systems are pleased to announce an agreement for MEDITECH to acquire ownership of LSS Data Systems. Pending both companies' board approvals later this month and completion of the sale in February, MEDITECH will assume full responsibility for the development, marketing, sales, and implementation of LSS's Medical and Practice Management software, and will assume full responsibility for the service of customers using this product.
MEDITECH and LSS have enjoyed a close partnership for 28 years, developing products using shared technologies and integrating data between physician offices, clinics, and hospitals. Together, our companies have provided an unparalleled level of ambulatory and acute care integration, serving more than 2,300 hospitals and over 1,000 physician practices. We have shared common business practices, values, and success through the years.
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Commission Opens Customized EHR Certification Program For Hospitals
CCHIT has piloted EACH program with three U.S. medical centers
More information and online tools for applying for EACH certification is available at http://each.cchit.org.
“As the originator of EHR certification, the Commission has the unique background and expertise to meet the often complex needs of hospitals that have uncertified legacy software, customized commercial products, or have developed their own EHR systems to suit their individual needs,” said Karen Bell, M.D., chair, CCHIT.
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TSG’s EHR Suite v3.0ONC-ATCB Receives Certification by Drummond Group
COPPELL, TX, January 14, 2011 -- The Shams Group’s (TSG) EHR Suite v3.0 has received the federal government’s “Meaningful Use” stamp of approval by earning Inpatient Modular EHR CERTIFICATION. The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, the EHR software is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Special MEDITECH Events Planned During HIMSS Week
WESTWOOD, MA, January 13, 2011 -- MEDITECH is excited to be hosting two customer events during the week of the HIMSS Annual Conference in Orlando!
First, we invite you to join us on Saturday, February 19th from 10am to 5pm at the Rosen Centre Hotel--conveniently located adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center--for our "Next Steps for Health Care" education session.
In addition, we are hosting our annual Customer Appreciation Event on Monday, February 21st, at the Orlando Science Center, from 7 pm to 10 pm. It will be a great place to unwind and chat with colleagues after a long day. Here's all the information you need to make your plans and register for both of these exciting events. See you in Orlando!
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Imprivata’s OneSign Single Sign-On Named Category Leader in the “2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards” Report
Top Rating Signifies New Leader in the Single Sign-on Market
LEXINGTON, MA, January 11, 2011 -- Imprivata, the #1 independent single sign-on and access management provider for healthcare and other regulated industries, today announced that KLAS, the healthcare industry’s leading independent research firm, has named Imprivata OneSign® the Single Sign-On category leader in its “2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services” report. This prestigious recognition is a definitive sign from the healthcare industry that Imprivata is the preferred SSO provider and Category Leader.
The “2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services” report is an overview of performance ratings for vendors offering software, professional services, and medical equipment to the healthcare industry. Individual rankings in the report are determined exclusively through active user participation and feedback from thousands of healthcare organizations. According to the KLAS report, as a Category Leader, Imprivata has excelled in their market segment and has demonstrated leadership in working with customers to resolve issues and match expectations to reality. Imprivata OneSign was also recently named the #1 Single Sign-On (SSO) solution in the KLAS “2010 Single Sign-On: To Identity Management and Beyond” performance report.
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Corepoint Health Achieves Number 1 Position for Interface Engines Market Segment in 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards Report
FRISCO, TX, January 5, 2011 -- Corepoint Health, a healthcare integration software leader, announced that Corepoint Integration Engine has achieved the Number 1 position in the Interface Engines market segment of the 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services report. This is the second consecutive year in which Corepoint Integration Engine received this recognition by KLAS.
The 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services is a summary of performance data collected over the past 12 months from healthcare IT Executives and professionals. Included in the report is a ranking of the top vendors overall, as well as a ranking of the top vendors in key areas of performance.
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MEDITECH Receives EHR Certification for Client/Server
WESTWOOD, MA, December 23, 2010 -- MEDITECH's Client/Server Health Care Information System (HCIS) version 5.6.4 Electronic Health Record has received complete EHR inpatient certification.
Hospitals running MEDITECH's certified solutions have the software tools needed to meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
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LSS's MAGIC Version 5.6.4 Electronic Health Record Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group
WESTWOOD, MA, December 20, 2010 -- LSS Data Systems is pleased to announce that its MAGIC Medical and Practice Management (MPM) v5.6.4 Electronic Health Record has received complete EHR ambulatory certification, deeming the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling eligible providers to meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, the EHR software is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
"Achieving Meaningful Use certification validates what we already know about our products – they help our customers deliver safe, efficient and effective care by presenting them the information they need, when they need it, from anywhere along the healthcare continuum," says Greg Osmonson, LSS Vice President of Programming & Software Development. "We are pleased to be able to help them qualify for the ARRA incentive payments available to providers that demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technologies."
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Iatric Systems’ PTAccess Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
BOXFORD, MA, December 14, 2010-- Iatric Systems, Inc. announced today that PtAccess, version 1.0.11, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as an EHR Module on December 10, 2010, by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable hospital certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Joel Berman, President and CEO of Iatric Systems states, “We’re proud to achieve certification. We believe it demonstrates our commitment to providing quality products and services that will help our customers reach Meaningful Use and ultimately improve patient care.”
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Citizens Memorial Healthcare Selects Summit Healthcare as its Vendor for Integration and Interoperability Goals
MEDITECH facility to implement the Summit Express Connect interface engine
BRAINTREE, MA, December 6, 2010 -- Summit Healthcare, a leader in healthcare system integration and task automation, has partnered with Citizens Memorial Healthcare, a full service acute care hospital located in Bolivar, Missouri. Citizens Memorial runs MEDITECH as its primary healthcare information system and is proud to have reached a Stage 7 EMR Adoption Status. Citizens Memorial IT leadership sees an opportunity to cut costs by maximizing its interface investments now and for the future.
Citizens Memorial Healthcare had been investigating ways to expand integration with clinical systems while still controlling integration costs. CMH came to evaluate the Summit Healthcare interface engine technology as one way to help the organization gain control of its interface environment and automate processes. After careful evaluation, Citizens will be implementing the Summit Healthcare interface engine, Summit Express Connect . Express Connect will enable CMH to lay a foundation to meet its strategic interconnectivity goals by leveraging its existing interfaces. Over time, Citizens will be able to leverage its current interface investments and easily bridge this information to the additional destination systems. With the foundation of the Summit Express Connect interface engine, CMH will also be primed to attain the immediate future goals of cardiac PACS interfacing and the public health reporting, as required for achieving meaningful use and being eligible for ARRA funding.
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