Tag Archives: EMR

You Can’t Send Medical Records Over the Internet

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Tim

Anyone who has spent time advocating for Healthcare IT has no doubt heard some variation of, “You can’t send medical records over the Internet.” There seems to be a prevalent belief that electronic communications are somehow less secure than other … Continue reading →

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myMDAnderson for Physicians – Expanding Access and Improving Communication

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Tim

The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center’s physician web portal, myMDAnderson for Physicians, (https://my.mdanderson.org) has been providing improved access to patient information and streamlined communication to non-M. D. Anderson physicians since 2005. While the site has been a major step forward, … Continue reading →

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HIMSS09 Monday Wrap Up

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tim

Welcome the second full day of HIMSS09. After yesterday’s marathon sessions and opening reception, I was a little slower in getting out of bed this morning, but still made it in time to hear George Halvorson’s keynote address. Of course, … Continue reading →

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