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Semantic Technology: The Next Step for Health Care IT

Web 3.0 technology is making its way to the mainstream, and savvy health care providers are adopting it to address data challenges.

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Document Imaging and the Road to Electronic Records
Electronic records are a hot topic. From admissions to billing to chart conversion, learn from HealthConnection and Fujitsu about technology available to support your organization's electronic records initiatives. 
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NEW! The HIT Show with Frank and Bob

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NEW! Podcast

Spencer Hamons responds to listener comments on IT consulting.

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Sick Economy

Learn how tough economic times are threatening America's health in this Multimedia package.

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NEW! Hands-On Help in HIM

Pick up some tips on how to align your systems and processes with meaningful use criteria.

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IT Healthcare Solutions

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Industry Buzz

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Gearing Up for RAC
A third-party audit can help your organization breathe easier as RAC program implementation approaches.
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Strengthening Hospital/Physician Communication
Web portals can strengthen communication between a hospital, its staff and the community it serves.
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Attracting New Consumers with Medical Content
Web site drives Baylor Health Care System's efforts to reach more consumers.
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Stepping Toward Project Portfolio Management

A managed framework requires a shift in how to think about request/project proposals, selection and impact.
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In the News
Study Finds U.S. Lagging in Use of Health IT
A poll of more than 10,000 primary care physicians around the world finds that U.S. doctors are among the least likely to use health information technology.
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Achieving Meaningful Use

It's time to focus on execution to gain clinical adoption.

Has Economic Stimulus Created Buyers or Merely Tire-Kickers?

Are practices ready to make EHR purchases, or has stimulus money merely reinvigorated research?

Why Health Care IT Lags

CIO Ed Marx says HIT lags because of us, but we can reverse the situation and make IT strategic.

Lowering the Red Flags

Attorney Andrew Serwin explains Oct. 29 district court ruling. 

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In Print
Here's What's in the November Issue
Read these articles in the November issue of ADVANCE for Health Information Executives:

  • Managing IT Floor Space
  • Developing Mobile Data Security Policies
  • An OR Automation Journey
  • Pondering PACS

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