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.

Open source systems allow individual organizations to adapt a free license software and modify it to best suit their needs.

A new study in Pediatrics suggests allowing hospitalized children to videoconference with family members both improves the patient experience and reduces stress, promoting healing.

While generally supporting CMS' proposal to allow providers additional flexibility in attesting to meaningful use this year, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has recommended several changes to the program the organization believes will help providers meet the requirements…

The American Medical Association and the Medical Group Management Association wrote a letter Friday to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner, asking eligible physicians be given more time to apply for a hardship exception because of the timing of CMS' proposed meaningful…

Amcom Software has achieved Cisco compatibility certification, meaning Amcom's solutions support the latest wireless LAN standards.

HIMSS Analytics has recently recognized ambulatory clinics at four health systems for reaching stage 6 on its Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model.