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Volunteers in Medicine Testing Electronic Records System
Thanks to a $37,500 grant to Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County from the Indiana State Department of Health, diabetes patients in Monroe and Owen counties will find it easier to manage their condition and share vital health information with their health care providers.
Indiana Practices Still Have Time to Follow the ‘MUvers’
John Labban, M.D., has a very busy solo ob/gyn practice in Bloomington that ran out of space for paper charts. In May, he learned about web-based clinical messaging through HealthLINC and told his staff, “Let’s go for it.” They are still discovering the pros and cons of technology; however, Dr. Labban says the good things [...]
Patient-Centered Medical Home Pilot Generating Pivotal Changes in Healthcare Delivery
Imagine a medical practice easily accessible to patients via telephone or online, where your care is thorough, unhurried and personal. Your records are maintained electronically, making them instantly available to clinic providers and referral physicians. Coordination with specialists and community healthcare resources occurs swiftly and smoothly. You develop a care plan with your doctor and [...]
Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County has been awarded a special project grant through the Indiana State Department of Health.
The award amount is $37,500. We are extremely excited about the scope of this project. We are partnering with NoMoreClipboard, a company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana who operate a personal health record (PHR) of the same name, and HealthLINC, our local Health Information Exchange (HIE).
Beacons Will Record, Share Health Outcomes in Evidence Network
The 17 model health IT communities that are testing certain interventions for specific conditions and populations will be able to document and share their results through the Beacon Evidence and Innovation Network.
Southeastern Indiana doctors get help reaching meaningful use of EHR; you can too – at no cost
Michael Fain, D.O., opened Indian Creek Family Health Center in Brookville a decade ago, and began using an electronic health record (EHR) system on day one. But when the opportunity came to recoup some of that investment, he didn’t hesitate.
Todd Rowland, MD: Physician Community Podcast Series
Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE) in a Community Based Setting Dr. Todd Rowland, Executive Director at HealthLINC HIE, provides an overview of how HIE can help community based physicians. Dr. Rowland addresses the importance of office managers in HIE adoption and tactics to increase adoption of EMR and HIE technologies by rural healthcare providers. Listen to [...]
The Journey to Meaningful Use Conference Was a Success!
April 22, 2011 To view the PowerPoint slides used by speakers, click on the presenter’s name. 7:30a – 8:00a Registration & Breakfast/Vendors 8:00a – 8:30a Welcome Andrew Vanzee, Statewide Health IT Director Indiana Family and Social Services Administration 8:30a – 9:15a Meaningful Use/CMS Incentives Barbara Stout, RN, Implementation Specialist, Kentucky REC 9:15a – 10:00a [...]
Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, Commonwealth Fund, Dartmouth Institute release landmark consensus document on ACOs, medical homes
Better to Best represents unprecedented accord among stakeholders Washington, D.C. March 30, 2011– New models of care, such as patient centered medical homes and accountable care organizations, must emphasize value-driving elements of advanced primary care–enhanced access, better care coordination, use of health information technology to support care transformation, and payment models that reward coordinated care.