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Practice Fusion Implements First-of-Its-Kind Tool for Identifying H1N1 Vaccination Candidates

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Practice Fusion Inc., a web-based electronic health record (EHR) provider, has implemented a groundbreaking tool that allows its physician-users to quickly and accurately identify patients who are eligible for the H1N1 vaccination based on criteria published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This innovative solution was developed in response to a request from Dr. Tamara Cheney, a family practice physician in California, who needed a way to identify patients within her practice who should be vaccinated against H1N1. The new feature has been made available to all 21,000 Practice Fusion users, enabling them to identify approximately 300,000 eligible patients system-wide and notify them accordingly.

Key Takeaways:

  • Practice Fusion's new tool allows physicians to identify patients eligible for H1N1 vaccination using CDC criteria.
  • The tool was developed in response to a request from Dr. Tamara Cheney, a family practice physician in California.
  • Approximately 300,000 eligible patients were identified system-wide.
  • Physicians have been given access to data to assist in ordering vaccines from state agencies or directing patients to vaccination locations.
  • The tool is available to all 21,000 Practice Fusion users at no additional cost.
  • Practice Fusion's web-based application enables rapid deployment of new features, unlike on-site, server-based systems.
  • The tool demonstrates the clinical value of EHR for practices of all sizes.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 300,000 eligible patients were identified system-wide using the Practice Fusion tool.
  • 21,000 physicians have access to the tool.
  • The tool was developed in response to a request from a single physician, Dr. Tamara Cheney.
  • The tool is available to all Practice Fusion users, regardless of practice size.
  • The tool can be used to identify patients who require H1N1 vaccination shortly after its release.

Sources:

  • Vaccine Weekly editors
  • NewsRx.com
  • Practice Fusion Inc. (www.practicefusion.com)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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