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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Doctors Take Dim View Of Users' Online Ratings By Ken Terry Doctors question small sample sizes and what ratings measure, but many peek at their own report cards anyway. Medical Devices Neglected In EHR Chase: Report FDA, medical instrumentation group say interoperability of health information must include data coming from medical equipment, not just IT systems. Social Media Changes Healthcare Landscape New book explores the shifting role of the patient thanks to Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, and warns that this phenomenon shouldn't be ignored. EHR Vendors Join Chorus Against Federal Deadlines Pressure builds for government to delay start of Meaningful Use stage 3, refocus MU incentive program on interoperability and health outcomes. U.K.'s EHR Scheme To Copy Obamacare NHS exec says copying the U.S. is best way for U.K. to develop national connected digital medical records. But who will pay for it? Healthcare Innovation Doesn't Happen Overnight Intel-GE Care Innovations CEO: When it comes to technological innovation and advancement, healthcare IT leaders would do well to take a page from Intel's book. New York Challenges Developers To Create Patient Portal Portal to let New Yorkers access their health data is "tip of the iceberg" for future state-wide consumer health applications, says contest sponsor New York eHealth Collaborative. 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