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Contact: Christine Hill, 612-873-5719 One of the earliest users of electronic health record technology for patient care, Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is one of only 4 percent of more than 5,300 hospitals in the U.S. hospitals that have reached Stage 6 in the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) tracked by HIMSS Analytics, a wholly owned not-for-profit…
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At a press briefing in Washington D.C. on September 13 hosted by the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME), HIMSS and Electronic Health Record Association, industry leaders assessed year one of the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. Panelists agreed the nation’s health IT landscape is transforming due to the HITECH Act and nearly $30…
Read MoreContact: Christine Hill, 612.873.5719 Hennepin County Medical Center continues to expand its services with the opening of the Neurology and Specialty Clinic this week in Chaska, and a primary care clinic in St. Anthony Village in October. The Neurology and Specialty Clinic is one of a number of medical clinics and services offered by multiple…
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Dr. Jeffrey Rubins is the new head of the Palliative Medicine Care program in the Department of Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Rubins joined HCMC from the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Health Care System, where he worked for 21 years as a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician. He also directed their Hospice and Palliative…
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At any given time, there may be several hundred residents doing their training at HCMC. HCMC’s residency programs train doctors who go on to practice at hospitals and clinics throughout Minnesota. As a teaching hospital, patients are under the continuous care of medical professors and residents, which gives patients a unique advantage. “At a teaching…
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Take a journey though more than 150 years of the history of health care in Hennepin County…decade by decade. Throughout the months of August and September, an exhibit created by the Hennepin County Medical Center’s History Center will be showcased in the lower level of the Hennepin County Government Center. Starting in 1871 with Cottage…
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Physician Satisfaction and Worklife: The Road to Healthy Work Environments and Better Care Wednesday, August 10, 2011 | Noon – 1 pm Join us August 10 with Dr. Mark Linzer, Chair of Internal Medicine. Linzer and his team investigate the factors that influence physician job satisfaction and performance and in turn patient satisfaction. Lessons learned…
Read MoreHennepin County Medical Center named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for 15th consecutive year U.S. News Media & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals rankings include Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) as a top hospital in diabetes and endocrinology care again this year, and names six other specialties at HCMC as high performing. The rankings are…
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First healthcare facility in Minneapolis to achieve Silver LEED-NC certification Whittier Clinic, one of Hennepin County Medical Center’s (HCMC) five neighborhood primary care clinics, has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at the Silver level by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The multi-specialty clinic opened in October 2010. McGough Construction…
Read MoreHennepin EMS will be in Colorado, participating in the service itself. We will also participate in the National Moment of Silence at 2030 hours on June 25. This is why: Since 1992, the National EMS Memorial Service has honored EMS providers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The 43 individuals honored this year…
Read MoreHealth care leaders from the United Kingdom will join Minnesota health care executives, trustees, and physician leaders to talk about the transition to integrated care systems at a forum at Hennepin County Medical Center on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The forum title is “Governing for Innovation in Health Care Delivery” and it will feature Minnesota and…
Read MoreHennepin receives Crystal Award for support of organ donation HCMC received the Crystal Award from the Minnesota Hospital Association for outstanding support of the Donate Life Minnesota campaign. Susan Weese, Hennepin’s hospital coordinator from LifeSource, nominated Hennepin for the award for being “a strong partner and team member in the LifeSource service area and embracing…
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Hennepin EMS had 6 units and several command staff that responded to the need for support after a tornado struck North Minneapolis on Sunday, May 22. This included 6 ambulances at the scene with 2 command personnel. In addition, one rig also responded to the Hennepin EMS Emergency Communication Center and 3 others in support of…
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