ONC interoperability leader discusses EHR meaningful use certification
Date: Apr 01, 2010At the HIMSS 2010 annual conference in February, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced a long-awaited process for EHR meaningful use certification. We sat down with Dr. Doug Fridsma, acting director of ONC's Office of Interoperability and Standards, to talk about the significance of this announcement.
In our conversation, Fridsma also explains what the Nationwide Health Information Network is, and provides a glimpse into NHIN Direct. This new initiative will help determine the essential services, standards and protocols required for providers to begin the secure exchange of health information.
Check out this video to hear the doctor's advice for providers who are venturing into the world of electronic health information.
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