The news blog about the HIMSS12 Annual Conference and Expo – from the editors of Healthcare IT News

Lexi-Comp provides decision support for docs

Lexi-Comp Integrated, developed by Lexi-Comp, Inc., is a data solution for healthcare applications. Drug interaction, allergy, duplicate therapy, and dose range checking content provide a core clinical decision support framework to improve decision making and influence positive patient outcomes. Visit booth 5433 to learn more about Lexi-Comp, Inc.

New flash drive by MedKey to import, export HL7 formats

MedKey EMR is a USB FLASH drive that can import and export CCD, CCR and HL7 exchange formats from a hospital or healthcare provider. MedKey EMR contains personal health records and electronic medical records defined by “meaningful use” compliancy. The MedBytes USB Software is software written in both English AND Spanish for each of the Medical Menus.

Learn more about MedKey at booth 6802.

Image supplement for EMRs on iPhone

eFilm for iPhone, designed by Merge Healthcare, provides a new, image-enabled supplement to the electronic medical record. The “app” enables convenient correspondence among clinicians through a direct interface with their eFilm Workstation to view study lists and images, and manage a variety of tasks from as little as five feet away or from anywhere else in the world. Designed for use on Apple iPhone or iPod touch.

Visit Merge Healthcare at booth 3143.

Washable keyboard with touchpad

Econo-Keys recently launched the EKB-97-TP, a sealed and washable desktop keyboard. The EKB-97-TP features an integrated touchpad and numeric pad, with the addition of blue LED backlighting for use in dimly lit areas. The Econo-Keys products are waterproof to allow cleaning at the workstation. The slim case of the EKB-97-TP is designed to fit into trays and mobile carts.

Learn more about this product at booth 1702.