The national coordinator of Health Information Technology on why it’s important for Texas doctors to make the transition to paperless medical records, how they can do it while protecting patient privacy and why rural areas are not entirely on the e-bandwagon.
David Blumenthal: The TT Interview
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T-Squared
T-Squared: But We Don’t Look a Day Over Zero…
On Tuesday, Nov. 2 — which happens to be Election Day — The Texas Tribune will have been live and online for a year. Hell of a good time for a party, yes?
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 51
In this week’s skirmish, Evan, Ross, Elise and Ben discuss early voting trends, the Perry/White interviews, third party candidates for governor and the youth vote.
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Higher Education
TribBlog: Delay of Game
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to rule on a request for an injunction filed by a group of high school sports officials seeking to prevent what they call a government takeover of an independent contracting agency.
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Criminal Justice
2010: Prosecutors Passed on TRS Charges
Travis County prosecutors who reviewed allegations of irregularities at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas decided months ago not to pursue the case.
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Ads Infinitum: Jeff Weems’ First Campaign Ad
In his first ad of the election cycle, the Democratic Railroad Commissioner candidate emphasizes his competence — and his newspaper endorsements.
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The Brief: Oct. 20, 2010
Perhaps taking a cue from this week’s farce in New York, the Texas governor’s debate on Tuesday had its moments.
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State Government
2010: White Accuses Perry of “Milking” TRS
Top appointees and employees at the state Teacher Retirement System overrode staff recommendations in order to hire political cronies and business associates for investment work there, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill White charged Tuesday. A spokesman for Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign says White is “throwing everything at the wall to see what will stick.”
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State Government
Where They Stand: HD-52
In House District 52 — southern Williamson County — incumbent Democrat Diana Maldonado faces one of her party’s toughest challengers in Republican Larry Gonzales. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune looks at how the candidates would set priorities for a fast-growing part of state.
