HIMSS Launches New CPOE Wiki

The HIMSS CPOE Wiki is a valuable resource with Computerized Provider Order Entry recognized as a vital component to improve healthcare delivery and achieve meaningful use

CHICAGO (November 10, 2010) – Streamlining the search for CPOE information and insight, the new HIMSS CPOE Wiki brings data, documents and valuable guidelines on meeting and exceeding meaningful use into one location. The HIMSS Enterprise CPOE Workgroup developed the wiki with the leadership of workgroup Chair Paul Kleeberg, MD, Clinical Director for Minnesota and North Dakota REC REACH.

“The workgroup launched the wiki to broaden use and understanding of CPOE, a health IT application with continued growth and relevance to electronic health record system implementations,” said Dr. Kleeberg. “Physicians, nurses, implementation staff, pharmacists and anyone supporting the adoption and use of CPOE can find and contribute valuable information resources on the wiki.”

50% of Physicians are using Wikipedia

According to a study performed by Manhattan Research, almost 50% of physicians are going to Wikipedia to view health condition information. Why? Because they use search engines like Google to look up information about diseases and various conditions. Isn't it amazing how we rely on Internet search engines for information? The Manhattan Research study, titled Taking the Pulse, surveyed physicians during the first quarter of 2009.

Medpedia Medical Wiki

The Medpedia medical wiki project is now live and active. Of course, it's much more than a wiki. Let's see what type of participation we get on this site. Will this be medical social networking at its best?