EMRs and Interoperable EP Systems April 2, 2010
Posted by Fred M. Kusumoto, MD, FHRS in Health Policy.Tags: Electronic medical records
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I would like to highlight an important project and task force that is being supported by Heart Rhythm Society (HRS): defining standards to improve device workflow efficiencies.
One potential advantage of an electronic medical record (EMR) is accurate dissemination of critical information to the appropriate caregivers. The widespread use of implanted devices for heart rhythm disorder management and use of physiologic and remote monitoring devices make it even more critical to be able to follow the flow of information.
To improve workflow efficiencies, electrophysiology and cardiology practices require the management of “key” summary implantable rhythm control device interrogation information in a centralized location such as an electronic health record system (EHR) or a device clinic management system. But, following patients with implantable devices from multiple vendors and/or integrating a vendor’s proprietary data seamlessly into these systems, is a difficult task. (more…)
New Multimedia Tools on Lead Performance Recommendations February 3, 2010
Posted by Fred M. Kusumoto, MD, FHRS in Health Policy.Tags: Clinical documents, FDA, Guidelines, Lead performance
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The Heart Rhythm Society’s Scientific and Clinical Documents Committee has an active role in evaluating clinical documents that will be endorsed by or have been developed by the Society. With the proliferation of new web-based multimedia communication, the Committee has become involved in facilitating development of less traditional learning formats.
For example, did you know that in the last few months the Society has used key points and recommendations from our 2009 lead performance document (189 KB PDF) to produce multimedia offerings that now include webcasts and interviews with the authors?
Heart Rhythm Society
Laurie Racenet, RN, MSN, ANP
Michael Giudici, MD, FACC, FACP, FHRS
Heather M. Ross, DNP, ANP-BC, CCDS, CEPS, FHRS
Anne Dubin, MD, FHRS
John D. Day, MD, FHRS
Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS
Joshua M. Cooper, MD, FACC
Amit J. Shanker, MD, FHRS, FACC
Bruce Stambler, MD
David Wiggins, RN, BS BME, CEPS
Fred M. Kusumoto, MD, FHRS
Leonard Ganz, MD, FHRS
christinechiuman
Craig Delaughter, MD, PhD
Ariana Del Negro, Heart Rhythm 2010 Quality
Peng-Sheng Chen, MD, FHRS
MSKremers MD,FHRS
Ann C. Garlitski, MD, FACC, FHRS
Alan Cheng, MD, FHRS
Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD
Christopher Clyne, MD, FHRS
Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, FHRS
David Scher, MD, FHRS
Sanjay Deshpande, MD, FHRS
Thomas F. Deering, MD, FHRS
