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Meaningful use not linked to quality: study
Meaningful use not linked to quality: study
Kevin McCaffrey
April 24, 2014
7:00 pm

A recent study of physicians found no correlation between following EHR meaningful use requirements and providing consistently higher quality of care.

EHR use up 10%, as small practices tame data crunch
EHR use up 10%, as small practices tame data crunch
Kevin McCaffrey
March 12, 2014
6:38 pm

A report of over 270,000 US medical sites signals that EHR adoption is no longer a luxury reserved for hospitals and health systems.

Off-label guidance may not be publishing boon
Off-label guidance may not be publishing boon
Deborah Weinstein
March 4, 2014
6:50 pm

The FDA’s proposed upgrade to its off-label distribution guidelines has some new features, but experts say it is unclear if this means more dollars will flow toward reprints.

Doctors sound off on healthcare reform
Doctors sound off on healthcare reform
November 4, 2013
7:31 pm

They’re not hiding their love or disdain for reform, including one who says the law brings bias into the exam room.

Health apps come up short in study
Health apps come up short in study
Kevin McCaffrey
October 30, 2013
6:50 pm

Researchers found that most healthcare apps have limited functionality, don’t serve patients with multiple needs, and taper off when support is needed most. No wonder adoption is low.

Pharma eyes EHR for engaging with docs
Pharma eyes EHR for engaging with docs
Kevin McCaffrey
October 14, 2013
4:49 pm

EHRs could be a vehicle for pharma to find its way into the physician’s workflow. First, industry needs to learn how to leverage them appropriately.

Intouch creates HCP content division
Intouch creates HCP content division
Deborah Weinstein
October 2, 2013
5:16 pm

Growing client demand encouraged the agency to make its HCP content capabilities official.

Could EHR incentives draw pharma into exam room?
Could EHR incentives draw pharma into exam room?
Kevin McCaffrey
September 23, 2013
6:35 pm

How potential alignment between drug companies and physicians, via the EHR, could extend brand reach.

Study reveals doc detail preferences: Hang up the phone
Study reveals doc detail preferences: Hang up the phone
Deborah Weinstein
September 23, 2013
4:15 pm

Doctors shared their information preferences with CMI/Compas, revealing ways marketers can better pace their communications to max out channels.

Medical students are digital, but not necessarily mobile
Medical students are digital, but not necessarily mobile
Deborah Weinstein
September 5, 2013
7:00 pm

A survey by Athenahealth/ePocrates indicates that the digital habits of med students are in sync with those of their professional peers

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