The big buzzword in electronic health records this year is "integrated workflow." Vendors are showcasing systems that focus on streamlining everything from image access to billing.

The desire for anywhere, anytime access to patient information is driving handheld device vendors to highlight new features such as security, integration services, and remote physician signature.

This year's Interoperability Showcase is demonstrating the benefits of interoperable patient data exchange by allowing attendees to see cutting-edge technology and standards that create an interactive environment up close.

Before the official start of HIMSS on Monday, Feb. 13th, there are numerous educational offerings for conference attendees.

Wireless' strength and flexibility are on full display at HIMSS 2006. Visitors can examine a variety of options to help them make the most of wireless infrastructure.

Voice and speech recognition software vendors embraced the term 'real-time' at this year's RSNA, highlighting systems that efficiently and accurately convert voice to text and improve report turaround time and increase productivity.

A number of health IT-related lobbyists and healthcare organizations have expressed doubt as to whether recently proposed exceptions to anti-kickback laws will really decrease hospitals hesitation to help community physicians adopt health IT, Ziff David I