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calgaryherald.com

Fractured, in distress, broken - that's how the Canadian public health-care system has been described

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Most Recently Shared on August 11, 2011 at 12:17 pm By:

WCBADoctorBrian Dr. Brian Goldman

Health system failing patients http://t.co/18c4nbc Overemphasis on doom & gloom. What health care system meets all needs all the time?

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MedWire News - Bone Health - Biologics no better than DMARDs for refractory RA

medwire-news.md — “MedWire News Biologic treatment offers little long-term clinical benefit over conventional treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who fail to respond to initial methotrexate therapy, Swedish researchers report. MedWire NewsView full resource at medwire-news.md

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Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2012 at 7:07 am By:

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Biologics no better than DMARDs for refractory RA: Biologic treatment offers little long-term clinical benefit o... http://t.co/WanydNSR

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The process of selecting a new system is often a very exciting time for an organization.

healthcare-informatics.com — “Healthcare Informatics Magazine | Health IT | Information Technology,Health care information technology & IT strategy news for CIOs, CMIOs & clinical informaticists. Learn about EMR EHR, ARRA HITECH, wireless technologies & meaningful use policy. Articles on patient safety, point-of-care tech & HIE analysis. Electronic medical records, health information exchange networks & hospital administration – financial – imaging news. Ambulatory care and business management info. Free Webinars and industrView full resource at healthcare-informatics.com

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IBM - Canadian Provincial Health Systems (08/17/2011)

www-01.ibm.com — “The Canadian healthcare system enables improved patient visibility, higher quality care and greater efficiency when several provinces implement IBM Initiate Patient, IBM Initiate Provider and IBM Initiate Inspector software as a prelude to the full sharing of electronic health records among medical professionalsView full resource at www-01.ibm.com

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IBMHealthcare IBM Healthcare Health Business

How Canada created a pan-Canadian #EHR to serve 33 million people across 900 hospitals http://t.co/8dUEzC8q #healthIT

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Swedish Medical Center Seattle - A new treatment for GERD: The LINX - Reflux Management System

swedish.org — “We know more than 80% of Americans search for health information online. We also enjoy engaging with patients and the Seattle community online – this blog provides another forum for you to get to know our physicians and other members of our team at Swedish and their perspectives on health care. Swedish is the largest nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. We strive to be a health care resource for the community and provide health information, both online and off.View full resource at swedish.org

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Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 8:55 pm By:

Swedish Swedish Healthcare System

Acid reflux, heartburn, & indigestion are forms of GERD - here's a look at what the different treatment options are: http://t.co/Zrb9A0je

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Health Systems Spending Billions To Prepare for the 'Last War' - Perspectives - iHealthBeat

ihealthbeat.org — “The meaningful use program supports health IT systems optimized for the 'do more, bill more' reimbursement model that is rapidly being replaced by a focus on value and outcomes. To support the array of new demands, health IT systems will need to be nimble, affordable and patient-centered.View full resource at ihealthbeat.org

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Health Systems Spending Billions To Prepare for the 'Last War' - http://t.co/uPF5s3wD

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Help with Navigating the Hospital Experience | Florida Hospital

floridahospital.com — “Patients and their families often feel overwhelmed trying to navigate the health care system, but Florida Hospital Care Coordinators can help.View full resource at floridahospital.com

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Overwhelmed by your treatment? We've got someone special for you to meet. http://t.co/4zKeJ7GZ

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Sydney Spondyloarthritis Centre | BJC Health Connected Care

bjcconnectedcare.com — “BJC Health established the Sydney Spondyloarthritis Centre at the start of 2012 to improve the care for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis & related spondyloarthritis.View full resource at bjcconnectedcare.com

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Health IT Business News Roundup for the Week of April 27, 2012 - iHealthBeat

ihealthbeat.org — “Medical centers in Georgia, Louisiana, New York and Texas have selected Siemens Healthcare's revenue cycle management system. The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended a contract for Authentidate Holding's remote patient monitoring technology.View full resource at ihealthbeat.org

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Health IT Business News Roundup for the Week of April 27, 2012 - http://t.co/Ag59ywdR

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DAISY Award for Nurses - Methodist Health System, North Texas

methodisthealthsystem.org — “DAISY Award for Nurses - Methodist Health System, North Texas, Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist RichardsonView full resource at methodisthealthsystem.org

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Honor the compassion & care bedside nurses provide their patients with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! http://t.co/Ztlv74dx

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Bonuses for docs do little to improve diabetes care | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Small financial incentives aimed at getting physicians to make sure their diabetic patients receive recommended routine exams may not lead to changes in doctors' behavior, accordingView full resource at reuters.com

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Bonuses for docs do little to improve diabetes care: Those systems offer money to physicians who achieve certain... http://t.co/Q4hK0gCI

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1-day program at Cedars-Sinai to focus on DBS for obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression

eurekalert.org — “Deep brain stimulation, increasingly recognized as an effective therapy for certain cases of Parkinson?s disease, dystonia and tremor, also may help patients who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder or depression that fails to respond to other treatments. A May 19 educational program for physicians and other health care professionals ? particularly those who provide mental health care ? will provide practical information and hands-on instruction in device implantation and programming.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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1-day program at Cedars-Sinai to focus on DBS for obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression: ( Cedars-Sinai M... http://t.co/FH38coD0

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Wellmark and Iowa Health System enter into Accountable Care Organization | Eastern Iowa Health

easterniowahealth.com — “Agreement designed to enhance patient experience and slow cost increases Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa announced a groundbreaking collaborati...View full resource at easterniowahealth.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 4:39 pm By:

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Wellmark and Iowa Health System enter into Accountable Care Organization. http://t.co/lMJWFS9X

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Kidney transplanted, then donated again to 3rd patient - Health - CBC News

cbc.ca — “A transplant recipient has himself donated the same kidney he received two weeks earlier after his body rejected the organ, giving the kidney to a third person.View full resource at cbc.ca

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Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 2:40 pm By:

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Kidney transplanted, then donated again to 3rd patient - "A transplanted kidney that was failing was removed from... http://t.co/B75X4Dat

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Study Reveals Need For Better Screening, Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism As Outpatient Surgery Grows

medicalnewstoday.com — “A University of Michigan Health System study examined who's having outpatient surgery in the U.S. today, and showed 1 in 84 highest-risk patients suffers a dangerous blood clot after surgery.View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Study Reveals Need For Better Screening, Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism As Outpatient Surgery Grows http://t.co/DdarDKNz #vascular

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CMIO News Portals | Clinical Information Systems | Study: Poor health IT implementation planning affects patient care

cmio.net — “A poorly planned health IT implementation can have deleterious effects on the quality of patient care, and can even increase inpatient mortality, according to an article published in the March edition of the American Journal of Managed Care.View full resource at cmio.net

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 8:39 pm By:

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RT @JSShoemaker: New study finds poor #HealthIT implementations increase patient mortality. http://t.co/7mFbGBY6

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