Conclusion: Overall, information about medications and previous history was described in most referrals, but was still the information most frequently inquired or searched for. Qualitative assessments revealed that insufficient information put a significant stress on both patients and staff, and … Continued
Highlights: ? We developed a clinical decision support system (CDSS) for celiac disease diagnosing. ? The attributes relating to signs/symptoms/high-risk groups tested were effective. ? Artificial intelligence techniques were tested to recognize celiac disease cases. ? Bayesian classifier algorithm with … Continued
Conclusion: This analysis revealed sociotechnical interactions affecting IIT CDSS that previous studies have not addressed. These issues may influence protocol performance at other institutions. Findings have implications for IIT CDSS user interface design and alerts, and may contribute to nascent … Continued
Conclusion: Through faults in order-set design, limitations of software, and/or because of an inherent tendency to resist directed behavior, clinicians may often ignore questions embedded in order-sets. (Source: International Journal of Medical Informatics).
Highlights: ? We convened policy makers, experts and citizens to consider resuse of health data. ? Representatives from 21 countries participated. ? Delegated concluded that process of health data reuse needs to be transparent. ? National governments must play a … Continued
Vital Element, Inc. Expands Web Based Medical Technology, Targeting U.S. Healthcare Industry with Creative Solutions – January 1, 2006 Vital Element, Inc. expands to provide comprehensive web based healthcare IT solutions. In an aggressive effort to help lower the cost … Continued
Picis’ ED PulseCheck Helps Hospitals Address ER Wait Times & Technology Needs Outlined in Institute of Medicine Report – December 11, 2006 The recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) report “Hospital-Based Emergency Care: At the Breaking Point,” details the nation’s overcrowded, … Continued
CTC Database Consultants Help Design New Data-Driven Informatics System at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research – August 21, 2006 The Cornell Theory Center (CTC), an interdisciplinary research center at Cornell University focused on providing cyber-infrastructure resources for research and … Continued
MEDecision Receives Recognition of Excellence in Innovation Certificate From U.S. Department of Commerce – July 31, 2007 MEDecision, Inc. received a “Recognition of Excellence in Innovation Certificate” from the United States Department of Commerce..
Siemens Highlights Its Contributions to the Advancement of the Field of Informatics at AMIA 2006 – November 10, 2006 Siemens Medical Solutions continues to demonstrate its contributions to the advancement of the field of clinical informatics through the delivery of … Continued