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VistA For The NHS
[...] It is widely acknowledged that over recent years the VA has transformed itself from one of the worst healthcare provider to probably the best in the USA with its use of VistA rightly credited as on of the key enablers of this transformation. Read More »
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VNI Service Award Finalist Pierre Omadjela Uses FrontlineSMS To Raise Malaria Prevention Awareness In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
[...] The President’s Malaria Initiative, launched in 2005 through USAID, provides malaria prevention and treatment in five provinces, which make up 26% of the DRC’s health zones. Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist Feels Financial Impact Of Epic Adoption
Still working to recover from operating losses associated with implementing Epic EHR system into Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the head of the healthcare organization remains optimistic that the decision to go and stick with Epic will pay off in the long run. Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist IT Director Stepping Down
The chief information officer for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is stepping down, effective May 31, the center confirmed Friday. Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Announces Cost-Cutting Measures Through June
The workforce at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is paying a paycheck price to make up for the financial shortcomings to date of its Epic electronic records system. Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Reports Third-Quarter Overall Loss
The rollout of the Epic electronic health records system contributed to a worsening of the current financial performance of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist To Cut 950 Jobs
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center announced Wednesday that it would eliminate 950 full-time positions by June 30 following a three-year review of "its cost structure, operating model and overall strategy." Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist To Overhaul Operating Model, Strategy
Facing a possible gap between operating revenue and expenses of up to 20 percent by 2015, Winston-Salem-based Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center will soon take steps to overhaul its cost structure, operations and overall strategy as part of a continued effort to provide value-based, accountable care, according to a statement. Read More »
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Wake Forest Baptist's Transition To EHR Causes Financial Hit
Yet another provider is facing unanticipated struggles with electronic health record system adoption. Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is blaming additional costs and lost revenue on the 2012 implementation of its Epic EHR, according to an article in the Winston-Salem Journal. Read More »
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Wake Forest Climbs Out Of Epic Hole After EHR Adoption
Things are looking up for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a difficult year in 2013. Slammed by unexpected costs and huge losses stemming from the implementation of an Epic EHR system, the hospital has struggled to maintain its financial health while attracting enough patients to keep it in the black. [...] Read More »
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Wake Forest’s Epic Woes Continue With Slashed Worker Raises
Employees at financially troubled Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center can say goodbye to the hopes of a 1.5% merit-based raise, the Winston-Salem Journal reports... Read More »
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Walgreen, UnitedHealth, Epic Form Carequality To Share Patient Data
How many organizations do we need to facilitate the electronic transfer of patient information from one health care provider to another? A few, it seems. Read More »
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Want A DIY Spectrometor? Visit The Public Lab’s Open Source Scientists At NYC Maker Faire
Whether you are hacking medicine or building your own sensor, the do-it-yourself movement is alive and well in science and healthcare. If you are in the metro New York area, the World Maker Faire should be part of your weekend plans. Not only can you see a 3D printed humanoid, Robot Row and marshmallow shooters, but you can hear from the smart folks at Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science.
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Wanted: mHealth Startups Seeking VC And Vice Versa
What with so many new regulations and payment reforms driving investment in healthcare innovations, it’s not always easy for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to find each other. Yet, huge market opportunities are opening up in health IT — and perhaps nowhere more so than in mobile technologies. Read More »
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Washington Watch: Blue Button Push
One of the most interesting and innovative elements of the advancement of health information technology that I've encountered, is Blue Button, a web tool patients can use to view and download their personal health information. Read More »
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