HIMSS health care conference kicks off in April

Nearly 40,000 health care technology executives, physicians and policymakers are expected to descend upon Chicago in April for the HIMSS annual conference and exhibition. The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual convention starts April 12 in Chicago and runs until April 16. The largest health care trade show in the U.S., HIMSS 2015 will showcase the newest technologies, … Read More

Keep heart healthy during the month of February

February is a time to keep hearts on the mind: both with Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 and the entire 28 days being recognized as American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. among both men and women, with about 600,000 people per year … Read More

Possible Meaningful Use reprieve on the horizon?

Health care providers may find reason to celebrate after a recent announcement by the agency that oversees the federal Meaningful Use requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in late January that they intend to “engage in rulemaking” this spring to update the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, more commonly referred to as … Read More