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Jun

Meaningful Use?

6/8/2010 10:57:51 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

On February 17, 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, also known as ARRA. In it were two sections addressing health information technology (HIT), which together are known as the “HITECH” (Health Information Technology for Economic & Clinical Health). The HITECH Act was intended to nudge the adoption of HIT in two distinct ways:... read more

May

Where is the Data?

5/19/2010 2:23:24 PM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

During the course of a day, so many great thoughts, news clips, and videos come across my desk. Liz Spittler at ADA sent this one! As the United States moves toward adoption of health IT, it is critical for patients to understand the value to their health and work together with their provider to obtain all their data.Great message in this video: Click on the third video down labeled “Doctors.” ... read more

May

What IS Nutrition Informatics?!

5/17/2010 10:10:51 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

Perhaps it best to start with the present definition of nutrition informatics posed by the ADA Nutrition Informatics Work Group in 2007, and approved by the House of Delegates.... read more

May

It's all about You!

5/18/2010 10:46:22 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

Welcome to the Launch of the Nutrition Informatics Blog! This is an exciting time for me, as I look forward to hearing from those working in the area of informatics --and from those just beginning to integrate informatics into their work. As a consultant to ADA and a volunteer--the most enjoyable learning happens when others share their real-life experiences from work and life. ... read more