EMR Central - The Academy & EMR

Over the last few years, the Academy's leadership has directed attention to help you prepare for the transition to electronic medical records.

With the recent increased federal focus on a coordinated approach to the electronic health record, the Academy has continued to refine this effort through the following resources.

View the Academy membership survey of EHR needs (PDF 244K) (done in collaboration with the Medical Group Management Association [MGMA]). 

Advocacy - The Academy's Washington office keeps abreast of legislation, provides input and coordinates efforts with the broader coalition of organized medicine.

Medical Information Technology - The Academy is on the forefront of developing standards to facilitate the use of health information technology and electronic health records, including a standardized SNOMED ophthalmic terminology and DICOM ophthalmic imaging standards, led by the Chair of the Medical Information Technology Committee, Lloyd Hildebrand, MD. Under his direction, standards-setting activities have focused on several areas, including...

• Terminology: developing a standardized ophthalmic terminology within SNOMED;
• Imaging: developed standards within DICOM;
• Interoperability: created technical standards under IHE Eye Care

American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE): AAOE is the practice management arm of the Academy providing information technology and other business management resources to help you manage a successful practice. EMR is also frequently discussed on the AAOE listservs E-Talk and E-Expert and periodically featured in AAOE News.

• Demonstrations: Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Eyecare Showcase - This annual event is a monumental effort by industry and user groups to implement standards into products that can be demonstrated on the Annual Meeting's show floor.
• Technology Pavilion: Attend free presentations and get up-to-speed on the newest technology;
• Courses and Other Events: The Academy and AAOE programs feature EMR courses and other events as part of the robust program offerings. 

AAOE Executive Update / EyeNet Archive:

• Executive Update Aug. 2008 — EHR: Where Are You On The Continuum of Adoption
• Executive Update Dec. 2007 — Selection and Implementation of an EMR: A Case Study
• Executive Update Oct. 2007 — Implementing Electronic Medical Records in Our ASC
• EyeNet April, 2007 — Use a Systems-Based Approach to Get the Most Out of Your EMR
• EyeNet Nov./Dec. 2006 — EHRs, Interoperability and Your Practice

EMR Resources Available through the Academy Store

• Technical and Financial Guide to EHR Implementation
• Selecting and Implementing the Right EMR, Practice Management or Optical System for Your Practice Mastering Patient Flow 

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