More than half of electronic health record vendors — 58 percent — scored in the "D" grade range for security, according to a news release from Corl Technologies, a vendor security risk management solution provider.
The patient data of nearly 300 children may be compromised after a computer was stolen from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, according to a WOIA report.
In total, 172 hospitals have been recognized HIMSS Analytics' Stage 7 Award, the highest level of electronic medical record progress a hospital or health system can attain.
Hospitals using advanced electronic health records may see reductions in care costs of up to 10 percent, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care.
The growing importance of technology means that IT leaders are commanding more respect from their colleagues, according to a recent survey from WiseGate.
Health IT systems vendor NextGen and its sister IT firm Mirth have announced the launch of a platform that will allow clients to connect with external organizations and exchange patient information using Direct messaging technology.
In 2014, slightly more than 25 percent of electronic health record users said they plan to invest more in EHRs in the upcoming year, according to a report from EHR comparison resource Software Advice.
In 2013, investors poured about $2 billion dollars into digital health startups and early-stage companies. Between January and June of this year, $2.3 billion in investments has flowed into these companies' coffers, according to a report from accelerator Rock Health.
