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Healthcare IT Certifications: Do You Need One?
The healthcare industry’s transition from paper-based records and legacy computer systems to modern electronic health records (EHR) is creating new opportunities for vendors and channel partners alike. Recognizing the emerging trend, some organizations are even developing certifications around healthcare IT skills and providing training and exams for EHR and other healthcare technology. However, the certifications…
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Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR)
Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR) Health IT Certification provides training and certification in three different health IT areas. This certification provides courses and certification in EHR, which tests professionals’ skills and knowledge in planning and managing EHR. Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange (CPHIE) As health-related data moves fully into the digital world,…
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1. The Design Differences Aren’t Major
1. The Design Differences Aren’t Major Apple’s iPad 2 is certainly a nice-looking device. And the best part is, it’s thinner and features a lighter weight than its predecessor. But the difference is negligible, since chances are, most folks aren’t going to notice the difference between 1.5 pounds and 1.3 pounds. Mobility is undoubtedly important,…
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Lenovo ThinkPad X220, Convertible Tablet PC Debut
Computer maker Lenovo announced the launch of the ThinkPad X220 laptop and X220 convertible tablet PC equipped with second-generation Intel Core i7 processors. Both also feature a 12.5-inch HD screen and self-closing hinges that shut the PCs, allowing a 45 percent larger touch pad. Prices for the models start at approximately $899 for the ThinkPad…
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Businesses Increasingly Purchase PCs Through Retail Channel: Report
In 2010, 27 percent of PCs purchased by U.S.-based SMBs were through the retail channel, according to a report from IT research firm Techaisle. In overall market terms, including consumers and large enterprises, almost 50 percent of PCs were purchased through retail in the United States, the report found. "In 2010, although a consumer-led year,…
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The Cloud Is No Big Deal, Right?
As the cloud looms larger over the IT channel, some solution providers may rightfully wonder what exactly is the big deal. After all, many of you for years have been offering hosted software applications to customers that essentially are cloud services under a different name. And as such, you already know the benefits of cloud…
