Health record system pays off for St. Joseph Mercy Health System

Mar. 13--As electronic medical record-keeping continues to grow, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, based in Ann Arbor, has embraced the technology - ahead of the curve.
St. Joseph Mercy has adopted Computer Physician Ordering Entry (CPOE), using computers for everyday doctor/patient interactions across the entire organization. More…

McFarland going electronic with patient medical records

Mar. 13-- The day that doctors can access patient medical records regardless of which specialty clinic they are at or receive automatic red flags if a prescribed treatment conflicts with the patient’s history is soon coming to Marshalltown and the entire McFarland Clinic system. More..

Go electronic, official urges physicians

Mar. 13--U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt on Wednesday introduced local health care-related professionals to a pilot program that will pay small- and mid-sized practices $58,000 per doctor to convert to electronic medical recordkeeping. More…

Aetna to Offer an Online Service That Helps Patients Link Records and Research

Mar. 12-- In step toward personalized online medical information, Aetna plans to announce Wednesday a new service that draws upon a patient’s own medical history to help answer questions about symptoms and treatments.
The Aetna offering, called SmartSource, has been tested by the company’s 35,000 employees. It will be offered to employers that provide worker health benefits through Aetna, in a gradual introduction across the country that will begin in August. More…