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60 Healthcare IT News October 2007 ■ new products www.HealthcareITNews.com Triveris launches PHR with built-in advisor Triveris Inc. has launched a personal health record with a built-in advisor to give recommendations to patients based on their history. Health Insight Now automatically captures the user’s lab results, health history, pharmacy records, and claims data; identifies potential health risks based on this information; and recommends appropriate actions for staying healthy. Recommendations are based on guidelines from sources such as the American Cancer EATON, NJ – Society, The American Heart Association, The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control, among others. “This is a proactive technology that gives individuals an opportunity to maintain optimum health and organizations an opportunity to reduce health costs,” says Andrew Clayton, director of business development, Triveris. Patients have access to their records through a HIPPA compliant portal, where their recommendations are outlined in a single-page report. An interactive tool also allows for members to update their weight, blood pressure, family health histories, and other health measurements to view impacts on their health status, immediately. Health Insight Now is currently made available to corporations through third party administrators, brokers and insurance companies. The company plans to offer Health Insight Now as a personal online health record for individuals in 2008. New EMR combines e-prescribing, diagnostic capabilities Henry Schein Medical Systems has released version 5.0 of MicroMD EMR, an electronic medical record system, based on specialty-specific clinical workflows, that integrates to provide e-prescribing and diagnostic capabilities. MicroMD EMR features integration with the Pharmacy Health Information Exchange, operated by SureScripts, to provide electronic prescribing and refill authorization. “E-refills save time and money by reducing the volume of phone calls and faxes typically associated with refill authorizations. Pharmacies can send refill authorization requests directly and securely to MicroMD EMR. Physicians and other authorized providers can then return approvals or denials in seconds with a few mouse clicks,” said Ajit Kumar, PhD, general manager, Henry Schein Medical Systems. The new version also expands the range of diagnostic devices with which the system can be integrated, enabling physicians to access patients’ diagnostic data directly from their EMR. It also integrates with devices such as electrocardiography, Holter monitoring and spirometry. MELVILLE, NY – Mini tablet PC boosts mobility The Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made available its LifeBook U810 mini convertible notebook, a tablet PC that offers increased mobility. According to Fujitsu, LifeBook, weighing in at 1.56 pounds, is the world’s smallest tablet convertible. Its LED backlit display is 5.6 inches and can be used to view video, listen to music and take digital pictures. LifeBook U810 convertible has the ability to work as a traditional notebook with a keyboard, or as a handheld Tablet PC with a touch screen for finger or pen input. The LifeBook U810 notebook offers a choice of operating systems, including Windows Vista(R) Home Premium, Windows Vista(R) Business or Windows(R) XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. It also provides a suite of security features to safeguard information, including Trusted Platform Module support and twolevel BIO lock, along with a fingerprint sensor for encrypting sensitive files with a finger swipe. SUNNYVALE, CA – Blaze a trail. a simple batching linkage from your existing practice management or EMR software to the statewide immunization registry. It lets physician ofﬁces automatically upload shot records to save hours of time. Because the Florida J ust developed and ready to ﬂy, Florida SHOTS™ data upload technology offers DOH has patterned its data upload program after the CDC national specs using standardized HL7 ﬁle protocol, it can be replicated nationwide. We also work with other ﬁle formats. Accelerate your business with Florida SHOTS today. Call Diane McLeod at 877-888-SHOT to learn how to become a Florida SHOTS Certiﬁed Provider. AT&T offers RFID services AT&T Inc. is launching a complete portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking offers for health care providers. The RFID solution will enhance visibility into the operations of hospitals and other health care facilities. The company is offering the devices, infrastructure and systems needed for full-scale tracking applications. In addition, the solution generates customized reports that can be used to enhance patient safety, increase operational efficiency and improve financial performance. More specifically, it provides a Wi-FiSAN ANTONIO, TX – producTs see page 61 www.ﬂshots.com New! Data Exchange: Advanced Tracking Technology™ Florida SHOTS is a program of the Florida Department of Health. Endorsed by the Florida Pediatric Society, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. e ● connect: floridasHots 1007 http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://www.flshots.com http://www.flshots.com http://www.healthcareitnews.com/eConnect.cms?id=7897

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