Brightree has announced that it has strengthened its electronic data exchange relationship with McKesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply Inc. Brightree will now offer electronic purchasing transactions and initial program setup at no charge for Brightree customers through McKesson Direct, an electronic order interface for home medical equipment (HME) providers. “This enhanced strategic relationship for integrated […]
In 2004, President George W. Bush set a goal for the Department of Health and Human Services to guide completion of a National Health Information Network within 10 years. To spearhead the project, he created, but did not initially fund, the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology. Nine years and four […]
According to Health Data Management, Allscripts is actively entertaining offers from private-equity firms for a leveraged buyout to take the healthcare IT company private. The Chicago-based hospital, physician practice and home healthcare software developer’s unexpected move followed two recent negative events–strife within the Board of Directors and failure to win a $302 million contract. Details […]
