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Quiz: Meaningful use stage 2 criteria
Test your knowledge of meaningful use stage 2 criteria with our quiz that covers the new rules and updates to stage 1 requirements. Quiz
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Part 2: New certified EHR standards drive industry toward coordination
The 2014 Edition Standards and Certification Criteria place an emphasis on care coordination that could drive the direction of health care for years. Feature
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New standards for certified EHRs drive industry toward coordination
The 2014 Edition Standards and Certification Criteria place an emphasis on care coordination that could drive the direction of health care for years. Feature
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Lack of EHR use may hasten malpractice lawsuits
Electronic health records can complicate malpractice law, but one reader suggests that, over time, a lack of EHR use may put health care providers in an even worse place. Feedback
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FAQ: What are the EHR software certification bodies?
Six organizations have received ONC authorization to certify EHR software. This FAQ takes a closer look at these EHR certification bodies and the other services they offer. FAQ
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Republican lawmakers renew criticism of meaningful use criteria
Flaws in the criteria for meaningful use could lead to billions of dollars in wasted taxpayer money, a Senate report says. News | 17 Apr 2013
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Policy committee previews HIE standards, stage 3 meaningful use
At the latest meeting of the HIT Policy Committee, members discussed how to support HIE standards and new thinking on stage 3 meaningful use. News | 08 Apr 2013
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ONC explains shifting approach to national health information network
The ONC's approach to building a national health information network changed over the past year. ONC chief explains why. News | 30 Jan 2013
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Final meaningful use stage 2 criteria
Final meaningful use stage 2 criteria indicates stronger focus on patient engagement, HIE. Read this chart to find out more about the meaningful use program. News | 28 Aug 2012
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ONC, CMS release final meaningful use stage 2 rules
Compliance deadlines extended through end of 2014 in meaningful use stage 2, patient engagement and HIE emphasized by federal HIT authorities. News | 24 Aug 2012
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ONC offers sneak peek at meaningful use stage 2 proposed rule
Without releasing the actual meaningful use stage 2 proposed rule, ONC offered HIMSS 2012 attendees a sneak peek at what the new rule will mean for providers and EHR vendors. News | 22 Feb 2012
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IOM report poised to shape EHR safety regulation
EHR safety will likely get new scrutiny in the wake of an Institute of Medicine report. It remains to be seen if the FDA, ONC, TJC or some other entity will do the watchdog work. News | 14 Nov 2011
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Experts mull safety of EHR, medical device interoperability
A new safety committee is advising the FDA on theoretical scenarios that could eventually regulate biomedical device and EHR interoperability. CIOs should get prepared now. News | 20 Sep 2011
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IOM report to influence future of EHR safety
An Institute of Medicine report on health IT due in early fall could rewrite the book on EHR safety and trip off FDA rulemaking. A new, free newsletter keeps tabs on the issue. News | 23 Mar 2011
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IT, EHR safety top ECRI list of hospital tech hazards
A recent ECRI Institute report pegs IT safety -- for EHR systems, mobile devices, networks and so on -- as a top patient safety concern for 2011. Alarm fatigue ranks high as well. News | 27 Dec 2010
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Next 18 months will be key for meeting meaningful use requirements
The actions providers take over the next 18 months will determine whether they are able to meet all the requirements of meaningful use. Tip
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Two hospital CIOs share what to expect during a meaningful use audit
What exactly happens during a meaningful use audit? Two hospital CIOs who have been through the process tell you what you need to know to survive one. Tip
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Debunking the myths of the NIST EHR Usability Protocol
NIST EHR Usability Protocol measures how likely your software will – or won't – introduce certain errors during patient care, and puts results in standard industry format. Tip
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Meaningful use stage 2 cannot succeed without learning from stage 1
When health care gets started with meaningful use stage 2, the lessons of stage 1 will still apply. That will mean proving ROI, aligning workflows and educating physicians again. Tip
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Will my EHR vendor survive to complete meaningful use Stage 3?
Meaningful use Stage 3, some analysts say, will require more software development than the first two. Will your EHR vendor survive the test or go belly-up? Here's what to look for. Tip
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How to obtain EHR certification for a custom-built system
Meaningful use requires certified EHR software. Many hospitals have built their own system or combined commercial ones. Here's how hospitals can get custom EHR systems certified. Tip
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SLI Global-certified EHR systems for meaningful use
IT risk-management tester SLI Global is authorized to certify electronic health record technology. This tip lists SLI Global's certified EHR systems for hospitals and providers. Tip
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ICSA Labs-certified EHR systems for meaningful use
ICSA Labs, a division of Verizon Business, is one of six bodies authorized by the ONC to certify electronic health record software. This tip lists ICSA-certified EHR systems. Tip
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InfoGard-certified EHR systems for meaningful use
This tip lists certified EHR systems tested by InfoGard Laboratories, one of several organizations approved to test and certify electronic health record software. Tip
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CCHIT-certified EHR systems for meaningful use
This tip lists CCHIT-certified electronic health record systems. CCHIT is one of several groups that have received ONC approval to test and certify EHR software for meaningful use. Tip
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National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) is a federal program run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that provides third-party accreditation to laboratories in the U.S. Definition
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Joint Commission
The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit group in the United States that administers accreditation programs for hospitals and other healthcare-related organizations. The Commission develops performance standards that address crucial ele... Definition
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CCHIT - Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) is an independent, not-for-profit group that certifies electronic health records (EHR) and networks for health information exchange (HIE) in the United States. CCHIT's stated ... Definition
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Provider discusses radiology meaningful use challenges
While meaningful use for radiologists remains elusive, one large provider dives in. Hear how the process went in this podcast from RSNA 2012. Podcast
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Maintaining EHR certification requires planning and a budget, CTO says
Maintaining EHR certification will be an ongoing process, Health Level Seven International's CTO says. Health IT professionals must plan accordingly to keep EHR systems certified. Video
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ONC interoperability leader discusses EHR meaningful use certification
In this video, ONC interoperability leader Dr. Doug Fridsma discusses the EHR meaningful use certification process, and offers some advice to providers who are going digital. Video
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Next 18 months will be key for meeting meaningful use requirements
The actions providers take over the next 18 months will determine whether they are able to meet all the requirements of meaningful use. Tip
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Republican lawmakers renew criticism of meaningful use criteria
Flaws in the criteria for meaningful use could lead to billions of dollars in wasted taxpayer money, a Senate report says. News
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Policy committee previews HIE standards, stage 3 meaningful use
At the latest meeting of the HIT Policy Committee, members discussed how to support HIE standards and new thinking on stage 3 meaningful use. News
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Two hospital CIOs share what to expect during a meaningful use audit
What exactly happens during a meaningful use audit? Two hospital CIOs who have been through the process tell you what you need to know to survive one. Tip
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ONC explains shifting approach to national health information network
The ONC's approach to building a national health information network changed over the past year. ONC chief explains why. News
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Provider discusses radiology meaningful use challenges
While meaningful use for radiologists remains elusive, one large provider dives in. Hear how the process went in this podcast from RSNA 2012. Podcast
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Quiz: Meaningful use stage 2 criteria
Test your knowledge of meaningful use stage 2 criteria with our quiz that covers the new rules and updates to stage 1 requirements. Quiz
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Part 2: New certified EHR standards drive industry toward coordination
The 2014 Edition Standards and Certification Criteria place an emphasis on care coordination that could drive the direction of health care for years. Feature
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New standards for certified EHRs drive industry toward coordination
The 2014 Edition Standards and Certification Criteria place an emphasis on care coordination that could drive the direction of health care for years. Feature
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Final meaningful use stage 2 criteria
Final meaningful use stage 2 criteria indicates stronger focus on patient engagement, HIE. Read this chart to find out more about the meaningful use program. News
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About Electronic health record system (EHR) certification
Electronic health record (EHR) certification is an important topic for EHR vendors, which will have a tough time selling non-certified EHR software in the meaningful use era. Here vendors can learn about the EHR certification process, including the EHR certification criteria, the steps of the temporary and permanent EHR certification programs and the entities responsible for authorizing that a product is officially certified EHR technology.