Patagonia Health has uploaded a new video to our YouTube Channel! Watch our very own Debbie Widener explain all about our User Focus Groups. To get the most out of an Electronic Health Record, we all know that users need continuous training and help well beyond initial EHR training and go live. […]
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What is Public Health?
I’m pretty sure everyone in Public Health knows what Public Health is, but when it comes to those they serve, most don’t have any idea. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy […]
Read MoreWhat’s happening with Title X Family Planning?
The Title X Family Planning program, originally established as Title X of the Public Health Service Act in 1970, is a federal grant program dedicated to providing low-income individuals with comprehensive family planning services based on their ability to pay. Title X clinical service providers include state, county and local health departments, community centers, […]
Read MoreSurvey indicates mobile technology is critical to healthcare industry
Results from the third annual HIMSS Analytics Mobile Survey are in, and not surprisingly, they point toward an increased appetite for mobile technology usage in healthcare. 170 healthcare IT and clinical personnel weighed in via the survey. Here are some of the key insights: Fifty-nine percent of respondents have a mobile technology plan. Another 29 […]
Read MoreDo you qualify for Meaningful Use exclusions or hardships?
CMS offers exclusions and hardship exceptions for Meaningful Use Stage 2 when Broadband Internet is not available Meaningful use stage 2 has several objectives that require the use of broadband internet; ePrescribing (eRx), Patient Electronic Access, Summary of Care, and Electronic Messaging. However, internet service is not always available to the patient, the facility, […]
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