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HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements News
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March 06, 2018
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Mar'18
With health IT interoperability in mind, CMS announces changes
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner and CMS administrator Seema Verma outlined big changes coming to promote interoperability and greater patient access to EHRs.
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August 25, 2017
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Aug'17
EHR adoption rates increased with passage of HITECH Act
After the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009, EHR adoption rates for eligible hospitals rose from 3.2% to 14.2% and EHR adoption rates for ineligible hospitals rose from just 0.1% to 3.3%, according ...
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December 20, 2016
20
Dec'16
Writers discuss their favorite interviews with healthcare IT experts
SearchHealthIT's writers talked to a lot of big leaders in health IT in 2016. In this video, our journalists discuss their favorite personalities and moments.
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November 10, 2016
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Nov'16
Experts say how Trump presidency might affect the future of health IT
What will the future of health IT be under the new Trump administration? Health IT experts offer up predictions and reassurances for the future.
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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
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Epic Systems
Epic Systems is one of the largest providers of health information technology, used primarily by large U.S. hospitals and health systems to access, organize, store and share electronic medical records. Continue Reading
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meaningful use stage 3
Meaningful use stage 3 is the third phase of the federal incentive program that details requirements for the use of electronic health record systems by hospitals and eligible healthcare professionals. However, the new MACRA law will change the ... Continue Reading
Evaluate HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements Vendors & Products
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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
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Wearable health device helps former ONC coordinator rack up steps
Former ONC national coordinator Dr. Farzad Mostashari piles up thousands of daily steps with his Fitbit band, but he remains skeptical about the efficacy of wearable health technology. Continue Reading
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Amazing Charts EHR keeps pace with bigger vendors' systems
In the ambulatory EHR world, stalwart vendor Amazing Charts has survived selling usability, pricing transparency and cloud technology even as the number of small practices shrinks. 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
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Guide to healthcare compliance resources and agencies
There are a handful of groups that function as healthcare compliance resources and regulate rules and programs such as HIPAA and meaningful use. Continue Reading
Problem Solve HITECH Act and meaningful use requirements Issues
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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