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SearchHealthIT original infographic: Federal health IT activity
This original infographic illuminates the federal government's health IT activities, initiatives and policy updates for the first quarter of 2013. Feature
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Challenges, opportunities of HIE development: Insights from MAeHC
The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative suffered a data breach in 2010. Read this Q&A to find out how that incident changed their encryption policy. Q&A
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Omnibus rule and business associate compliance: Q&A part 2
In the second part of a Q&A, Micky Tripathi shares advice on how to monitor business associates and maintain HIPAA omnibus compliance. Q&A
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How health IT drives patient engagement, improves healthcare workflow
Small physician groups improve workflow with health IT, such as tablets and patient portals, driving patient engagement for meaningful use stage 2. Feature
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Elizabeth Holland on meaningful use audits, part 2
CMS's Elizabeth Holland on the meaningful use audit process and the bill before Congress asking for older physicians to be excepted from penalties. Q&A
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Audits mostly random, some chosen through red flags
Need to know documentation to have on hand for a meaningful use audit and who's likely to be audited? Here's the latest from CMS's Elizabeth Holland. Q&A
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Consider identity theft when planning HIPAA breach prevention
A reader shares an example of healthcare fraud and explains why ID theft must be considered as part of a HIPAA breach prevention plan. Feature
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Quiz: HIPAA omnibus rule
In this quiz, test your knowledge of the omnibus rule, the latest HIPAA regulation set to go into effect this September. Quiz
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Private practice wanes, physician employment shifts due to MU rules
The meaningful use program may push some doctors out of private practice ownership, a physician employment trend that threatens the delivery of care. Feature
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UPMC expert Q&A: Health information exchange grows from collaboration
Health information exchange requires standards, security and regional participation, says UPMC expert in this Q&A. Q&A
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Vendors crack the code on how to head off future EHR regulations
Vendors may stave off stricter EHR regulations with the development of two new vendor codes of conduct. News | 17 Jun 2013
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Policymakers defend interoperability standards in meaningful use
Interoperability standards in meaningful use have been criticized as too weak. Policymakers say they are part of an incremental approach. News | 14 Jun 2013
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Want to avoid meaningful use penalties in 2015? Attest now.
CMS insider Rob Anthony says providers need to start working now to avoid penalties related to meaningful use in 2015. Time is running out. News | 11 Jun 2013
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Completing drive toward healthcare interoperability will be challenge
Much progress has been made toward data interoperability in recent years. But how will the industry get over the final hump? News | 04 Jun 2013
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Problem lists drive CDS systems and population health management
Policy experts say problem lists can amp up clinical decision support systems as well as population health management. News | 30 May 2013
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What healthcare CIOs need to know from Verizon data breach report
Verizon's report on data breaches covers all industries, but says healthcare's focus should be on laptops, thumb drives, credit card data. News | 22 Apr 2013
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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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HIPAA data breach prevention tips for health care IT leaders
Speakers from recent health IT privacy and security conferences offer strategies to batten down network hatches and prevent a HIPAA data breach. News | 11 Apr 2013
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A bill in Congress has people talking about meaningful use exemptions
Proposed exemptions to the meaningful use rules are hailed as a potential boon for some providers, but will a new bill in Congress help bring changes? News | 10 Apr 2013
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ONC issues grants for interoperability standards work
HIE Exemplar program issued the first grants for interoperability standards work to New York eHealth Collaborative and Direct Trust. News | 10 Apr 2013
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Beacon Community offers tips on managing changes in healthcare
Beacon Community Program participants shared their thoughts on managing healthcare changes, which will be a hot topic for years to come. Tip
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Clinical decision support tools will include clinical data analytics
Clinical decision support has yet to be widely accepted by physicians. Will future versions of CDS change that trend? Tip
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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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Prioritizing tasks at the top of risk assessment best practices
There are many potential threats to health data security. The best practices for a risk assessment include how to prioritize those threats. Tip
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Tips for healthcare data breach prevention from Verizon research
Verizon researchers share tips for sharpening risk assessments to prevent healthcare data breaches. The focus is on devices and business associates. News
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New patient engagement strategies needed to capitalize on opportunity
Many factors are driving an increased focus on strategies to engage patients. New thinking is needed to make the most of these opportunities. Tip
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Building HIPAA compliance, patient privacy investment business cases
Selling senior leadership on HIPAA compliance and patient privacy investments is difficult; here are tips to help outline the business case. 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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HIPAA omnibus rule: Compliance tips for provider preparedness
Attorney and former HHS Office of Civil Rights authority dissects the HIPAA omnibus rule for compliance strategies. News
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Policy, technology foster HIPAA compliance and data breach prevention
Completing their 2012 health care data breach research, Ponemon Institute and ID Expert sources give data breach prevention and HIPAA compliance tips. Tip
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meaningful use stage 1
Meaningful use stage 1 is the first phase of the United States federal government's meaningful use incentive program, which details the requirements for the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems by hospitals and eligible health care professio... Definition
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meaningful use stage 3
Meaningful use stage 3 is the third phase of the meaningful use incentive program which details the third section of requirements for the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems by hospitals and eligible health care professionals. Definition
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meaningful use stage 2
Meaningful use stage 2 is the second phase of the meaningful use incentive program that details the second phase of requirements for the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems by hospitals and eligible health care providers. Definition
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meaningful use
Meaningful use (MU), in a health information technology (HIT) context, is an as-yet to be determined critical level for the use of electronic health records (EHR) and related technology within a healthcare organization. Definition
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HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act)
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) legislation created to stimulate the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and supporting technology in the United States. Definition
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How the CommonWell Health Alliance affects statewide HIE efforts
Laurance Stuntz and Micky Tripathi discuss HIE governance, discrepancies among state laws that complicate HIE, and the CommonWell alliance. Podcast
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HIPAA omnibus rule takes center stage at patient privacy conference
PHI Protection Network's first Boston forum throws the spotlight on HIPAA omnibus rule compliance, data breach prevention and patient privacy. Podcast
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Top CMS patient data reporting officials speak of harmonization
Podcast: Rob Tagalicod and Rob Anthony at HIMSS 2013 on meaningful use, PQRS, ACO and other patient data reporting initiatives. Podcast
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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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Upcoding flap threatens the future of EHR incentives
We talk to the Pulitzer-Prize-nominated journalist whose stories laid the groundwork for Congressional calls to suspend EHR incentives. Podcast
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EHR survey shows sharp productivity gains following implementation
EHR survey indicates doctors feel more productive when using IT. Podcast
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Providers can manage improvement through lean health care
A commentator offers lean health care tips for improvement in light of escalating mandates. Podcast
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Health IT Week participants grapple with question of patient engagement
At Health IT Week, Dell's CMO tackles our questions on the vendors' role in stage 2 patient engagement mandates, securing wireless networks, and more. Podcast
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Stage 2 meaningful use raises the bar, expert warns docs to get ready
Dan Prevost of Arcadia Solutions discusses the impact of the enhanced requirements of stage 2 meaningful use. Podcast
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For hospitals, mHealth more marketing than patient engagement
According to Chilmark Research, mHealth isn't being used for patient engagement -- yet. We interview founder John Moore about his latest findings. Podcast
- See more Multimedia on HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements
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Vendors crack the code on how to head off future EHR regulations
Vendors may stave off stricter EHR regulations with the development of two new vendor codes of conduct. News
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Policymakers defend interoperability standards in meaningful use
Interoperability standards in meaningful use have been criticized as too weak. Policymakers say they are part of an incremental approach. News
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SearchHealthIT original infographic: Federal health IT activity
This original infographic illuminates the federal government's health IT activities, initiatives and policy updates for the first quarter of 2013. Feature
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Want to avoid meaningful use penalties in 2015? Attest now.
CMS insider Rob Anthony says providers need to start working now to avoid penalties related to meaningful use in 2015. Time is running out. News
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Beacon Community offers tips on managing changes in healthcare
Beacon Community Program participants shared their thoughts on managing healthcare changes, which will be a hot topic for years to come. Tip
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Clinical decision support tools will include clinical data analytics
Clinical decision support has yet to be widely accepted by physicians. Will future versions of CDS change that trend? Tip
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Completing drive toward healthcare interoperability will be challenge
Much progress has been made toward data interoperability in recent years. But how will the industry get over the final hump? News
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How the CommonWell Health Alliance affects statewide HIE efforts
Laurance Stuntz and Micky Tripathi discuss HIE governance, discrepancies among state laws that complicate HIE, and the CommonWell alliance. Podcast
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Problem lists drive CDS systems and population health management
Policy experts say problem lists can amp up clinical decision support systems as well as population health management. News
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Challenges, opportunities of HIE development: Insights from MAeHC
The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative suffered a data breach in 2010. Read this Q&A to find out how that incident changed their encryption policy. Q&A
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About HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements
Federal meaningful use requirements under the HITECH Act explain how health care providers can qualify for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. Use these resources to see why the U.S. government is mandating the meaningful use of EHR technology for all providers, learn more about the meaningful use core measures and menu measures, find out how the meaningful use requirements change from stage 1 to stage 2 and stage 3.