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Getting to the Definition of "Meaningful Use"

By Judy Hanover on 5/19/2009

On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which provides about $20 billion in funding for healthcare IT, including incentive payments to physicians who implement and use eligible electronic medical records under the conditions laid out in the law. The payments are conditional upon implementing an "eligible" product, and demonstrating "meaningful use" of EMRs. However, the definition of meaningful use provided in the bill is far from specific, and many questions remain to be answered. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it will offer guidelines on meaningful use for hospitals and practices.

Could micro payments save the news business?

By Ron Miller on 5/19/2009

When you place content on the web, you are doing it for some purpose: * You may want to show your expertise. * You may want to drive traffic to sell ads. * You may want to sell a product or service.

The Law of Meeting Coordination

By James Gaskin on 5/19/2009

Working on a project for a collaboration service, I just coined the Law of Meeting Coordination: MV=P2. This formula stands for Mail Volume = Participants Squared. If you have two people involved, you'll generate four emails. 10 participants? Around 100 emails will go flying back and forth.

Treasury Services Spending Forecast - A Bright Spot, But Still Trending Negative for 2010

By Jeanne Capachin on 5/19/2009

One benefit of the financial crisis is a renewed interest in corporate treasury - both from banks and their corporate customers. To increase visibility into cash flows, improve efficiency, and increase controls, businesses are investing in financial management tools. Corporate treasurers now have wallets with cash in them, and they are investing in new technologies - but in this case it doesn't mean bank IT spending on treasury services (including cash management) will also rise.

Internet Marketing Strategy Checklist

By John Stone on 5/19/2009

When setting out to develop an Internet Marketing strategy, you need to connect the dots between a wide range of business, marketing, technology and project elements.

Business intelligence on a budget

By Judi Hasson on 5/19/2009

Business intelligence tools are an essential part of any enterprise. But with the economy still in a downturn, IT organizations aren't rushing to buy newly created BI software.

Smart Move for The Small Business Web

By James Gaskin on 5/19/2009

I may be a big fan of Software as a Service offerings for small businesses, but that doesn't mean some of you resist jumping into the world of SaaS.

Customer Profile: Time Warner Cable at ITEC Dallas

By Pam Wong on 5/19/2009

A snapshot of one of our many sponsors taking part at an ITEC Conference this year - ITEC Dallas takes place next Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Dallas Convention Center.

Customers across Texas are singing the praises of Time Warner Cable Business Class.

In Texas, you don't have to look far to find positive feedback on Time Warner Cable Business Class. Whether it involves their reputation for providing reliable and personal customer service, their commitment to always be at the forefront of cutting edge technology or their determination to give you the best value for your dollar, people just like you appreciate the difference we can make in their lives.

A Guide to Survive Software-as-a-Service Applications

By Peter A. Cohen, Managing Partner, SaaS Marketing Strategy Advisors on 5/5/2009

Whether you've approved them or not, software-as-a-service applications and cloud computing have probably already infiltrated your organization. Somewhere, someone is tracking their sales pipeline with an on-demand sales force automation solution, they're handling recruiting with a SaaS application, or they're doing email with gmail.

Left to Their Own Devices: Moving Beyond the Healthcare Portal

By Janice Young on 5/5/2009

The April 16th edition of The Economist notes the growing use of "smart phones" and personal digital assistants (PDAs) among physicians and consumer for healthcare diagnostic, communication and administrative purposes. Despite the economic downturn, IDC projects continued (but moderated) growth in sales and delivery of new mobile phone units. Some healthcare payer technology vendors are now reporting considerable strategic investments in PDA and smart phone technologies as the next generation information and transaction delivery platform.

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