Nov. 5-Dec. 1
Question:
What is the likelihood of major healthcare reform legislation passing during Barack Obama's presidency?
Likely: 8 votes (53.33%)
Possible: 4 votes (26.67%)
Unlikely: 2 votes (13.33%)
Don't know: 1 vote (6.67%)
Total votes: 15
Sept. 24-Nov. 5
Question:
The current U.S. financial climate delayed the planned Allscripts/Misys merger. How do you believe the financial markets' crisis will further affect the healthcare information technology sector?
Short-term damage: 8 votes (38%)
Long-term damage: 3 votes (14%)
Both short- and long-term damage: 9 votes (43%)
Positive effects: 0 votes (0%)
Will have little effect: 1 vote (5%)
Total votes: 21
July 30-Sept. 24
Question:
Recent studies show that the majority of healthcare professionals are not using electronic health records despite numerous pilot programs created to stimulate growth. What do you consider to be the strongest motivator for EHR implementation?
CCHIT certification: 0 votes (0%)
Competition among nearby facilities: 0 votes (0%)
Federal incentive programs: 1 vote (7%)
Improved patient care and safety: 2 votes (13%)
Increased efficiency and reduced costs: 3 votes (20%)
Interoperability/quality information exchange: 2 votes (13%)
Local, state or federally sponsored grants: 2 votes (13%)
Patient demand for electronic information: 3 votes (20%)
Pending government/payer mandates: 1 vote (7%)
Stark/anti-kickback waivers: 1 vote (7%)
Total votes: 15
June 11-July 30
Question:
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology published its final recommendations for six recognized health IT terms. Will you adhere to the definitions?
All: 5 votes (45.5%)
Some: 4 votes (36.5%)
None: 2 votes (18%)
Total votes: 11
