10.01.05 Volume 2 Edition 10 iMed eNewsletter

The voice for the medical software reseller community.

 Top Story:  The Five Sales Fundamentals

Steve Wilson, the extremely talented New York saxophonist, was recently quoted as saying, "You have to learn the basics of your instrument. It is like sports: if you don't have the fundamentals, you don't get very far." Like a successful musician, becoming a successful salesperson takes practice of the fundamentals. Getting back to the basics is critical to your sales success.  More.

 Quote-of-the-Month
“If there was ever a case for [electronic health records], this disaster underscores the need!”
-- Mike Leavitt, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, speaking at the eHealth Initiative Conference about Hurricane Katrina on 09.08.05
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InvestMed:  2005 Comparison Survey

URGENT!  November 7th, 2005 is the deadline for all surveys to be competed for the 2nd Annual InvestMed Software Comparison Matrix. The December 1st eNewsletter will include a breakdown of all reputable medical software packages on the market. All EMR and Practice Management Software Companies are invited to participate. Additionally, several vendors will receive awards of distinction for their participation.

Survey Page - http://www.investmedllc.com/survey.htm

 HIPAA Corner:  EMR and HIPAA, Part 4

“If you can touch it, you can own it,” is one saying in information security.  Attending to the physical security of the electronic assets should be on the reseller’s agenda with installation of the EMR system.  Resellers, as part of implementation and ongoing support services, should be prepared to offer clients assistance regarding HIPAA mandated physical security, especially for the EMR systems. More.

 Industry News
Recent News that Might Affect Your Business

09.30.05 - Online Extra: Why MDs Are IT-Phobic

09.27.05 - It's time we learn about EMRs

09.26.05 - Digital records would help in times of disaster

09.20.05 Some Physicians Teaming Up To Implement Electronic Health Records, Save on Start-Up Costs, USA

09.19.05 - Healthcare information technology sector poised for growth

09.18.05 - Senate Bill Includes Grants, Loans for Healthcare IT

09.08.05 - Leavitt: Katrina demonstrates need for e-health records

 

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