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What is Meaningful?

mean·ing·ful, adj., having a meaning or purpose; full of meaning; significant; having an assigned function  use, noun, the act or practice of employing something; habitual or customary usage; the privilege or benefit of using something; the ability or power to use something... [MORE]
 

Phoenix Children's Bridges IT-Clinical Gap

Here in the Southwest, population growth outpaces that of other regions and is most pronounced among children. By 2030 the number of children in metropolitan Phoenix alone is projected to reach 1.5 million. This explosive growth has placed increasing demands on pediatric care.  Recognizing thi... [MORE]
 

Obama's Health Care Address: The Industry & Media Reaction

You have to love the blogosphere and twittersphere in the wake of a national event.  While this blog focuses on the IT enablement portion of healthcare transformation, the backdrop of the political debate on healthcare reform can't be completely ignored.  Below is an initial round-up ... [MORE]
 

Public Input Process for the HIT Standards Committee Recommendations

As part of the ARRA, ONC is required to publicize the HIT Standards Committee recommendations in the Federal Register and also provide for public input.   Individuals wishing to make comments on the Committee’s August 20, 2009, recommendations may present oral comments at the Committ... [MORE]
 

Using Clinical Data in More Meaningful Ways

  As the nation buzzes with the latest twists and turns of healthcare reform, one thing is increasingly clear:  investments in health information technology must be linked to improving care.  In the midst of the unprecedented industry discussion about the definition of “meani... [MORE]
 
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