RTI International has been awarded an $11.5 million contract from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support efforts to develop the National Health Information Network, a system in which electronic health records would be stored and

Though more and more healthcare facilities are adopting IT systems to streamline operations and boost quality of care, only 10 percent of them have a fully installed health IT system in place, according to recently released results from an American Hospit

Provider of health IT outsourcing and management security systems Bluegate Corp. has acquired Houston-based Trilliant Corporation.

High-level executives from a number of powerful high-tech companies yesterday jointly declared that building a networked healthcare system is an absolute necessity for the United States.

Partners Imaging announced this week that Paul Kakis has taken over the role of vice president, sales, and will focus particularly on placing CT systems within physician offices.

AMICAS Inc. has promoted Glen Lefeber to vice president of Financial Products and Implementation Engineering, effective immediately.

Healthcare facilities and physician practices large and small are investing in electronic medical records. A variety of facilities tell how they've taken the plunge - and offer advice for those ready to make the jump.

Provider of enterprise access security systems Encentuate Inc. has announced that Maren Everton has joined the company as vice president of healthcare solutions.