Researchers suggest that a novel, single-port, triangulating surgical platform could improve surgeons’ bimanual coordination in the OR and decrease mental workload during single-incision laparoscopies, according to an article published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

The panel charged with developing the next set of quality measures for stage 2 of meaningful use is working to balance how advanced the measures will be with how feasible those measures are to achieve for healthcare providers, according to…

The privacy watchdog group Patient Privacy Rights has released comments regarding proposed requirements for stage 2 meaningful use, saying the proposal lacks patient control over which segments of information can be shared and who can see and use their personal…

The Indiana Health Information Exchange Quality Health First Program has enrolled more than 1,500 physicians to improve the management of medical conditions through early interventions and follow-up care, according to an IHIE news release.

Thirty-nine medical societies, including the American Medical Association, co-signed a letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, expressing deep concerns that the requirements for meaningful use are burdensome for many physicians.

An advisory panel has proposed a set of best practices and requirements for provider directories, which the panel believes will promote safe information exchange between healthcare providers, according to a Government Health IT news report.

The HIMSS EHR Association and the Regional Extension Center Vendor Selection and Management Community of Practice are now collaborating through the newly formed EHR Vendor Communication Workgroup, according to a news release.

Healthcare providers can now receive timely information and updates about the CMS Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive programs through email.

The American Medical Informatics Association has sent comments to the Office of the National Coordinator on Health IT regarding meaningful use and the HIT Policy Committee's proposed requirements for stage 2, according to a news release.

As if the price tag for launching an electronic health record system isn't high enough, the price of upgrading and maintaining such systems can make it even harder for hospitals and physician practices to meet meaningful use requirements, according to…