title: Cardiovascular information systems.
abstract: The ARRA/HITECH Act has made electronic medical records a front burner issue, and many believe that EMRs will make departmental systems redundant. Some cardiologists beg to differ, arguing that cardiovascular information systems are deeply clinical and essential to the cardiovascular workflow. Here's a look at the evolution of CVIS, EMR, and their roles as the healthcare landscape is being transformed by meaningful use.
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Integration Strategies LLC, Waukesha, Wis., USA.
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marion
mesh_terms: D057171:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; D002309:Cardiology; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States