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  1. Patient Volume Decreases 14% With Each HIT System Implemented 11/25/2014

    A recent survey shows doctors feel that healthcare technology is impeding their ability to see more patients. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. 2 NY HIEs To Merge As HealthlinkNY 11/24/2014

    The aim of the new collaborative is to unify the exchange of health data in New York State. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  3. New Effort To Strengthen EHR-HIE Sharing Of Patient Data 11/24/2014

    A workgroup is working toward streamlining connectivity between EHRs and HIEs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. Connection Between State HIEs Bodes Well For Interoperability 11/24/2014

    Georgia and South Carolina HIEs are now connected in one of the first state-to-state connections. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. HIE Staffing Challenges 11/12/2014

    Finding the right staff to run a health information exchange is difficult, according to a survey conducted by HIMSS. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  6. Collaboration To Improve Healthcare Via Technology Launched 11/10/2014

    The Independence Blue Cross (Independence) Center for Health Care Innovation and Drexel University have announced a partnership to engage in research to leverage technology to improve the delivery of health care. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. CHIME: CIOs Grapple With Volatility, Uncertainty, Leadership Challenges 11/3/2014

    Healthcare, of course, is undergoing unprecedented changes these days, and the upheaval probably will continue for several more years. By Neil Versel, contributing writer

  8. EHR + HIE = 90% Medication Accuracy 10/30/2014

    EHRs have a better rate of medication accuracy when paired with a community HIE. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. On-Demand HIE Now A Reality 10/27/2014

    Statewide health information network set to securely exchange patient information for improved care coordination and patient outcomes. By Karla Paris, contributing writer

  10. Cost Hinders HIE Interoperability 10/20/2014

    According to a recent presentation from the eHealth Initiative, HIEs continue to struggle with high costs and technology hurdles that make interoperability difficult to achieve. By Katie Wike, contributing writer