Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)

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60% Of Massachusetts Doctors Will Not Meet State Electronic Record Mandate

Josh Archambault | The Health Care Blog | June 8, 2013

Putting aside a lengthy discussion over the merits of and cost saving potential of EMRs for a minute, comes this gem from the land of not so well thought out policy making… Read More »

How Blockchain Can Give Physicians the Power of Information

Irene Tien | Emergency Medicine | October 11, 2018

One of the more progressive concepts to help physicians to develop a collective voice is the use of blockchain technology. HPEC is a start-up created by Emergency Medicine physician Leah Houston, MD to harness the power of blockchain to decentralize ownership of information (in this case, your professional information as a physician) and create a virtual physician community. No more updating your credentials with a third-party every year (think CAHQ) so that that information can then be sold to future employers or hospitals looking to credential you.

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It’s Doctors Versus Hospitals Over Meaningful Use

Adrian Gropper | The Health Care Blog | December 12, 2013

The Massachusetts Medical Society may be the first to notice that Meaningful Use EHR mandates favor large providers and technology vendors. Control over the Nationwide Health Information Network sets the stage for how physicians refer, receive decision support, report quality, and interact with patients. Read More »