The FDA and eMR Regulation?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

One HIT Futurist’s Opinion

By Staff Reporters

A few years ago, Shahid N. Shah wrote that the FDA should be paying closer attention to healthcare IT systems and consider regulating those systems; in other words – regulating them the same as any other drug, medical device or foodstuff.

After all, some healthcare IT systems can kill just as easily as inappropriate medical care.

Link: http://www.healthcareguy.com/2010/02/24/thank-goodness-the-fda-could-start-regulating-healthcare-it-systems/

Our View

We agree that hospital IT systems and eMRs can, do, and will kill when not used or implemented properly.

And, it’s a shame that we may need the government to improve quality; but perhaps the fear of regulation will do the trick. In fact, we’ve also warned of similar adverse unintended consequences of eMRs and related HIT systems, previously on this ME-P.

Link: https://healthcarefinancials.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/will-electronic-records-raise-the-legal-standard-of-care-and-increase-malpractice-risk/#comments

About Shahid Shah

Shahid is CEO of Netspective, a Java/.NET consultancy that specializes in healthcare IT with an emphasis on e-health, EMRs, data integration, and legacy modernization. He is also a valued thought-leader for the ME-P, who will be contributing the HIT chapter for the third edition of our best selling book: www.BusinessofMedicalPractice.com to be released later this Spring.

Conclusion

And so, your thoughts and comments on this ME-Pare appreciated. Should eMRs be regulated by the FDA? Does the FDA need to put even more on its plate and has it done a good job until now? Do we really need more governmental intervention in healthcare?

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Events-Planner: March 2010

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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Events-Planner: MARCH 2010

By Staff Writers

“Keeping track of important health economics and financial industry meetings, conferences and summits”

Welcome to this issue of the Medical Executive-Post and our Events-Planner. It contains the latest information on conferences, news, and relevant resources in healthcare finance, economics, research and development, business management, pharmaceutical pricing, and physician/entity reimbursement!  Watch for a new Events-Planner each month.

First, a little about us! The Medical Executive-Post is still a relative newcomer.  But today, we have almost 17,500 visitors and readers each month from all over the country, in addition to our growing subscriber base. We have been a successful collaborative effort, thanks to your contributions.  As a result, we are adding new resources daily.  And, we hope the website continues to provide the best place to go for journals, books, conferences, educational resources, tools, and other things you need to establish the value your healthcare consulting and financial advisory intervention. And so, enjoy the Medical Executive-Post and our monthly Events-Planner with our compliments. 

A Look Ahead this Month

March 1: Print Edition Healthcare Journalism: If you would like to “step-up-your-game” and be considered as a peer-reviewed contributor to the third print edition of: The Business of Medical Practice [Health 2.0 Profit Maximizing Techniques for Savvy Doctors]; contact Ann at: MarcinkoAdvisors@msn.com. There are several chapter topics still available. Now, the important dates:

  • March 1-4: HIMSS-10 Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • March 4-5: Medicare RAC Summit, Washington, DC 
  • March 6-9: BISA Annual Convention, Westin Diplomat, Hollywood, FLA
  • March 7-9: ABA Wealth Management and Trust Conference, Biltmore, AZ
  • March 11: Health Plan Innovations Conference, Orlando, FLA
  • March 13: AORN Congress, Denver, CO
  • March 14: Health Facility Planning, San Diego, CA
  • March 25: World Healthcare Congress on HI-TECH, Washington, DC
  • March 29: HIT and the Future of Managed Care Industry Forum, NY 

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