Morning Headlines 10/9/15

Cerner Clients Test SMART on FHIR Apps Within EHR

Cerner unveils an HL7 FHIR-based API that will provide its customers a way to integrate EHR data with third-party apps and other health IT applications.

Project One transition ongoing at Phoebe Putney Health System

A local paper covers the October 1 go-live of Meditech at  640-bed Phoebe Putney Health System (GA). CIO Jesse Diaz reports that the switch over generated upwards of 1,000 calls a day in the command center initially, but that in the week since going live the system has stabilized and morale in the hospital is good.

FDA Launches Pilot to Standardize REMS Information for Easier Systems Integration

The FDA is launching a four-month pilot program aimed at integrating Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies into EHR systems.

Social Security Administration joins CommonWell Health Alliance

The Social Security Administration partners with CommonWell to expedite access to medical records and improve disability claims processing wait times.