February 24, 2020 – For decades, researchers have suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body — in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation is intimately involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and is accurately measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a sensitive marker for future risks of heart attacks and strokes.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has achieved HIMSS Stage 7 recognition for both inpatient and ambulatory services on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) and Outpatient Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (O-EMRAM), respectively. Attaining both designations demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to implementing health IT strategy to improve patient outcomes and efficiency of care. Nicklaus Children’s now becomes the first pediatric hospital in the nation to attain this highest level of recognition on both the EMRAM and O-EMRAM, using the Cerner Corporation electronic health record (EHR).
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020 – Broward Health welcomes Sunita Kasliwal, M.D., as its chief medical information officer. Kasliwal will direct the healthcare system’s clinical information systems that support caregivers and advance patient care.
Read MoreFEBRUARY 20, 2020 – TouchPoint Healthcare today announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Odessa, Florida. The new facility is a state-of-the-art global operation and home to both of TouchPoint Healthcare’s two businesses, TouchPoint Medical and iTD.
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