Tag: meaningful-use
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Tavenner Nominated as CMS Administrator Confirmed to Speak at HIMSS13
Tavenner Nominated as CMS Administrator; Confirmed to Speak at HIMSS13. This week, the President nominated Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read more: Tavenner Nominated as CMS Administrator Confirmed to Speak at HIMSS13
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Managing Consent in an HIE Environment
Managing Consent in an HIE Environment. One of the most challenging operational aspects of running an HIE is obtaining and managing consent. In this article we would like to review some of the key issues related to this topic as well as different strategies being used in HIEs around the country to manage consent. Read…
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A Boon to Healthcare Interoperability in India
A Boon to Healthcare Interoperability in India. Continua Health Alliance has announced the appointment of Rajendra Gupta as the Chair for their India Working Group. Rajendra is internationally recognized as an innovator in healthcare and public policy, having served in top leadership positions with many of the world’s largest companies. Read more: A Boon to…
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IHE North American Connectathon and Conference 2013 Introduces New Features to Advance Health Information Exchange
IHE North American Connectathon and Conference 2013 Introduces New Features to Advance Health Information Exchange. A significant new step was taken toward the interoperability of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) with the introduction of a pilot Certification Program at the IHE North American (NA) Connectathon and Conference, which concluded last week. Read more: IHE North American…
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HIMSS13 HIE Symposium to Focus on Results-Driven Health Information Exchange
HIMSS13 HIE Symposium to Focus on Results-Driven Health Information Exchange. Kick off your HIMSS13 experience by attending the HIE Symposium on Sunday, March 3. Read more: HIMSS13 HIE Symposium to Focus on Results-Driven Health Information Exchange
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Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Installs Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Installs Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems. Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center (Brookhaven, N.Y.) recently installed two CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems to help enhance patient care. Read more: Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Installs Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems
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Testimony to the HIT Policy Committee
Today I testify to the HIT Policy Committee and review the HIT Standards Committee responses to the HIT Policy Committee Request for Comment .
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HRSA Calls for Ideas to Progress TXT4Tots Program
HRSA Calls for Ideas to Progress TXT4Tots Program. On Jan. 31, the Federal Register included a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas and information related to ways in which Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) can work with interested partners to disseminate and apply TXT4Tots. Read more: HRSA Calls for Ideas to Progress TXT4Tots…
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Medicare Announces Substantial Savings For Medical Equipment Included In The Next Round Of Competitive Bidding Program
By Jonathan Blum, Acting Principal Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new, lower Medicare prices that will go into effect this July in a major expansion of the DME Competitive Bidding Program from nine areas to 91 areas. The CMS Office of…
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Slideshow View the recipients of the 2013 HITMen and Women Awards Healthcare IT News
Slideshow: View the recipients of the 2013 H.I.T.Men and Women Awards (Healthcare IT News). Healthcare IT News has announced the results of its fourth annual H.I.T. Men and Women Awards, honoring top leaders in healthcare IT. View this slideshow to see the winners. Read more: Slideshow View the recipients of the 2013 HITMen and Women…