HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements
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Cybersecurity in Healthcare: 5 Best Practices
The increasing number of sophisticated attacks against health groups is putting CIOs and IT pros on high alert. In this free download, delve into a Q&A with security expert David Finn on how to build a successful cybersecurity program (even with a diminishing budget) to help safeguard your data.
HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements News
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May 08, 2019
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May'19
Senator to ONC, CMS: Take interoperability in healthcare slow
In a hearing, chairman of the Senate HELP Committee cautioned ONC and CMS officials to go slow if they want to get interoperability in healthcare done right.
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November 30, 2018
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Nov'18
Why the FHIR standard may not get us to interoperability
Too many versions of the FHIR API are floating around, and that could stall healthcare's move to interoperability. Can FHIR's supporters and detractors come together?
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November 06, 2018
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Nov'18
A new breed of interoperable EHR apps is coming, but slowly
Pioneering work with the FHIR API is beginning to pay off in interoperable applications for EHRs. And that could mean sweeping changes in healthcare.
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April 25, 2018
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Apr'18
CMS elevates electronic health records interoperability
CMS is replacing meaningful use with 'Promoting Interoperability' and proposing new Medicare payment programs with looser physician reporting rules and more price transparency.
HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Meaningful Use
In the context of health IT, meaningful use is a term used to define minimum U.S. government standards for electronic health records (EHR), outlining how clinical patient data should be exchanged between healthcare providers, between providers and ... Continue Reading
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Questions about the FHIR standard? We have expert answers
Think you're in the know when it comes to the FHIR API? A hands-on FHIR training session at AMIA 2018 answered some questions you might not have thought to ask. Continue Reading
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HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act of 2009
The HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act of 2009 is legislation that was created to stimulate the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and the supporting technology in the United States. Continue Reading
Evaluate HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Future of connected healthcare includes chatbots, Medicare changes
Remote patient monitoring and chatbots will be mainstream in healthcare -- eventually. Partners HealthCare's Joseph Kvedar, M.D., offers his view on why it takes so long. Continue Reading
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An inside look at the potential of blockchain in healthcare
Blockchain could be the solution to fix the tricky problem of healthcare data ownership. Longtime blockchain researcher Adrian Gropper, M.D. explains how it could work. Continue Reading
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Patient engagement in healthcare a key to value-based reimbursement
With the advent of value-based care, patient engagement is becoming increasingly important to keep patients as long-term customers and get them involved in their own treatment. Continue Reading
Manage HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Electronic medical records certification aims at data sharing
To promote better patient access to their digital health information, EHR certification requirements now include provisions for interoperability and APIs. Continue Reading
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EHR interoperability, regulations top patient record concerns
From meeting new government standards to navigating EHR interoperability woes, providers have a lot on their minds. Find out how they are accommodating EHR regulations without sacrificing security. Continue Reading
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Hone benefits of EHR investments for post-meaningful use era
With the release of stage 3 rules, healthcare is heading into the post-meaningful use era. In response, hospitals are preparing to further optimize EHR investments. Continue Reading
Problem Solve HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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CHIME hopeful for shorter meaningful use reporting period
In this podcast, a CHIME executive says Congress may not need to act on the Flex-IT bill and CHIME hopes meaningful use attestations pick up in 2015. Continue Reading
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Image sharing tested by meaningful use stage 2 criteria
Providers that don't host their own imaging systems don't waive all responsibility -- they still have meaningful use and patients to satisfy. Continue Reading
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Despite ONC assurance, health data interoperability issues remain
In recent months there has been a nationwide push toward electronic healthcare systems -- specifically, EHRs and the use thereof. But despite assurance from federal entities, hospitals and healthcare providers continue to struggle with getting ... Continue Reading