The American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) has inducted 21 new Fellows, with nearly triple the number elected last year. The growing field of medical informatics is expanding its reach and recognizing top professionals.
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) has awarded four individuals with Signature Awards for their groundbreaking work in biomedical and health informatics. The recipients include Dr. Kai Zheng, Rita D. Zielstorff, Julie McGowan, and R. Scott Evans, who have made significant contributions to sociotechnical integration, cl...
Dr. William Tierney, president and CEO of the Regenstrief Institute, is recognized for his work on implementing electronic health record systems and advancing clinical informatics. He has received numerous awards, including the Collen Award, which acknowledges his persistent efforts to advance biomedical and health informatics.
The ARGOS proceedings examine global health policy challenges and the socioeconomic impact of eHealth, promoting shared methods and collaborative solutions for EU-US cooperation. The project highlights the importance of a global approach to addressing health ICT challenges, with benefits for patients, health systems, and economies.
The May issue of JAMIA features research on protecting provider identities during disease surveillance, rapid outbreak detection, and disparities in internet patient portal use in diabetes. The study highlights the importance of understanding people's information needs and social networks in improving healthcare services.
A recent roundtable discussion highlights the dual benefits and drawbacks of health information technology in addressing health disparities. While HIT has the potential to improve care for all populations, particularly those with chronic conditions, it may inadvertently widen existing disparities if not accessible to less advantaged gr...
Researchers assess clinical info systems, PHRs, and EHRs to understand their influence on patient care. Studies reveal concerns about privacy are not a barrier to PHR use, while clinicians spend significant time on EHR documentation.
The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) and the Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP) announce a strategic alliance to enhance global health information and communication systems, create learning modules for public health and clinical workers, and support local centers of excellence in health informatics. The pa...
The American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) has inducted eight new Fellows, who have made substantial and sustained contributions to the field of medical informatics. The incoming ACMI President, Jim Cimino, welcomed the new Fellows, praising their expertise in clinical practice, medical research, education, and patient care.
Four leaders in biomedical and health informatics received the AMIA Signature Awards for their groundbreaking work in digitalizing health data and information. Adam Wright's research on clinical decision-support systems and data mining transformed patient care, while Judy Ozbolt's pioneering work in nursing informatics improved profess...
Dr. Don Detmer is recognized for his efforts to advance biomedical and health informatics through his work at AMIA. He emphasizes the importance of electronic health records in delivering high-quality care.
AMIA recommends contract language, education, and ethics to protect patient safety in HIT systems. The association calls for 'hold harmless' clauses to be declared unethical, and urges vendors and clients to adopt enterprise-wide ethics education.
A JAMA article recommends integrating biomedical informatics into medical education to improve physicians' ability to manage information and make informed decisions. The field of biomedical informatics has four major areas of applications, including bioinformatics, imaging informatics, clinical informatics, and public health informatics.
The Standards Standard provides a centralized source of information on healthcare information, communications, and technology standards. It includes interactive components allowing readers to comment and discuss articles on electronic health systems implementation.
A team of researchers from Mayo Clinic used electronic medical records (EMRs) to launch a genome-wide association study of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which affects approximately eight million Americans. The study demonstrates the feasibility of leveraging EMRs for genetic research, offering advantages over traditional approaches.
The Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP) aims to strengthen health informatics capacity in low-resource settings through collaborative initiatives. GHIP will build grassroots networks of health informatics advocates and professionals, enabling enhanced quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare services.
AMIA members receive workforce and SHARP grants to develop curriculum and train informatics specialists. The grants support the adoption of health IT and electronic health records, aiming to create a high-performing healthcare system.
The Rockefeller Foundation has awarded a grant to support the initial implementation of a global e-Health training program in sub-Saharan Africa, designed for primary care providers and health policy-makers. The program aims to provide low- or no-cost training to community health workers in developing countries.
A special issue of Health Affairs features articles by AMIA members on e-health in developing countries, focusing on mobile health, global partnerships, and local solutions. The articles highlight the critical role of informatics in achieving overall health improvements globally.
Two nurses, Ellen Makar and Sandra Ng, have been selected as emerging leaders in nursing informatics through the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) program. They will participate in a mentorship opportunity and complete various projects to develop their skills.
A study of over 1,000 physicians found widespread support for electronic health information exchange (HIE), with most believing it would improve quality of care and cut costs. However, many expressed concern about potential privacy breaches and were unwilling to pay monthly fees. Another study reported by JAMIA found that mental health...
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) presented awards to recognize individuals who have performed outstanding leadership in the field of biomedical and health informatics. The award recipients include Paul Tang, Isaac Kohane, S. Trent Rosenbloom, Connie White Delaney, Betsy L. Humphreys, and others.
The American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) has inducted 11 new Fellows, including Riccardo Bellazzi and Andre Kushniruk, for their significant contributions to medical informatics. The ceremony honored Morris F. Collen, a pioneer in the field.