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Regional Extension Center Summits presented by the Massachusetts e-Health Institute
Confused about stimulus funds for Electronic Health Records? Join your fellow health care colleagues to learn about who qualifies for incentives and how to meet the Federal criteria; where to get assistance selecting, implementing and using EHRs. Learn about the Commonwealth's Regional Extension Center! Vendor demos at select venues. View the registration form.
2010 Osteopathic Medical College Information Book (CIB) Now Available
AACOM's College Information Book (CIB) is the official publication for prospective applicants, students, pre-health advisors and others interested in gaining information about or applying to the nation's osteopathic medical colleges.
This year's CIB, for students applying for the fall of 2010, has been expanded to cover a variety of new topics, and includes updated admission requirements, tuition, fees, deposits, important deadlines and special programs at each of the nation's osteopathic medical colleges. Order the CIB.
MyHealthCare Options
Massachusetts residents can now utilize the MyHealthCareOptions website to access previously confidential information about how much insurers pay individual hospitals for surgical procedures and for treating illnesses. It allows comparisons of patient satisfaction ratings and patient safety measures at different hospitals. Read the full Boston Globe article about MyHealthCareOptions
Massachusetts Medical Society Reports on physician shortages
The MMS's Annual Workforce Study found that 12 physician specialties in the state are operating under severe labor market conditions, leading to barriers to access to physicians in Massachusetts.
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