A large body of research has linked late-life depression to social isolation, poorer health and an increased risk of death. Now, a new study finds that depression is associated with subsequent vascular dementia and Alzheimerâs disease, conditions poised to expand dramatically with the aging population.
An EMR solution involves not just software, but the right supporting technology. In fact, the supporting technology. you choose and how you deploy it play a significant role in dictating your workflows. therefore, it stands to reason that. workflow and hardware decisions must be made hand in hand.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide incentive payments to eligible professionals (EPs) and hospitals who adopt, implement, upgrade, or demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology.Meaningful useâ is using certified technology in EHR implementation to: 1  Improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities. 2  Engage patients and family. 3  Improve care coordination, and population and public health. 4  Maintain privacy and security of patient health information.