Tutorials

Tutorials

• 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.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How can cloud services be used in health care?

  Cloud services let health care providers move storage, data processing and other systems onto the Internet, provided that security and data ownership concerns are addressed.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: What is health data archiving?

  Data archiving lets health care providers store patient records for years, as state and federal laws require. This FAQ addresses types of storage, outsourcing and other concerns.  Continue Reading

• Briefing: How to avoid a health care data breach

  A data breach can be quite costly to a provider's budget and reputation. This briefing offers advice for securing health care data to comply with HIPAA and HITECH Act rules.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How do I qualify for the EHR Incentive Program?

  The first step toward participating in the federal EHR Incentive Program is making sure your organization qualifies. Here's what hospitals and eligible providers need to know.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How is server virtualization technology used in health care?

  Server virtualization technology helps organizations cut maintenance and administration costs while improving performance. But health care providers must keep a few things in mind.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How will the transition to ICD-10 codes affect health IT?

  As of Oct. 1, 2015, U.S. health care providers must use ICD-10 codes when they submit medical claims. This FAQ addresses what the transition means and how providers can prepare.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: What is telemedicine technology, and how can it save money?

  Telemedicine technology, which ranges from remote patient monitoring to teleconferencing, has been slow to catch on in the U.S. It could save billions. Find out how in this FAQ.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How will the National Broadband Plan affect health IT?

  The FCC’s National Broadband Plan aims to bring high-speed Internet to all Americans and sets lofty goals for promoting EHR technology and data exchange. Read more in this FAQ.  Continue Reading

• SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go

  SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go, featuring interviews with health IT leaders and advice from health IT experts.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Which federal agencies administer the HITECH Act?

  The HITECH Act sets many goals for the adoption of EHR technology. This FAQ explains which federal agencies and committees oversee meaningful use, standards and other health IT policies.  Continue Reading

• FAQ guides for health care IT

  These FAQ guides provide detailed answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in health care IT, plus links to related articles, tips and terms.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: What is a personal health records service?

  Personal health records give patients and doctors better access to important medical information than paper files do. This FAQ covers questions commonly asked about PHR services.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How does meaningful use affect health care IT?

  Meaningful use requirements for electronic health records systems aim to improve the quality of health care and reduce costs. But as this FAQ shows, achieving meaningful use is not easy.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How does PACS technology affect health care IT?

  Using PACS technology, health care providers store digital images from medical devices. The switch from film processing comes with up-front costs but is worth it in the long run.  Continue Reading