Tag: ehr
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CMS looks to develop computer matching agreements for data hub
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will form computer matching agreements with the Internal Revenue Service and the Veterans Health Administration to help regulate information to be shared via the Affordable Care Act's data hub, it announced this week. read more …read more Source: CMS looks to develop computer matching agreements for data hub
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Physicians: EHR costs outweigh benefits
Electronic health record provider athenahealth's recently published Physician Sentiment Index report finds that although most physicians believe EHRs can improve outcomes, more than half also say that the cost of such tools outweighs their benefit. read more Source: Physicians: EHR costs outweigh benefits
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Look What’s Talking Now
For cynics and critics, nine Pioneer ACOs dropping out of the program spells doom for the entire accountable care movement. While I understand that sentiment to some degree, I think people are willing to write their obituary far too soon I’m used to deflecting negativity. It’s part of where I come from and how I…
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Varying stakeholder value assessments impact health IT adoption
Innovations might be slow to spread in healthcare because of various stakeholders' differing views of their value, according to a study published this week in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. read more …read more Source: Varying stakeholder value assessments impact health IT adoption
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AHRQ: Health IT can improve patient outcomes
Health IT systems such as clinical decision support, clinical workflow support and care coordination can improve healthcare outcomes, a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality… read more Source: AHRQ: Health IT can improve patient outcomes
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Affinity Health Plan to Pay $1.2M in HIPAA Violations
Affinity Health Plan, a New York-based managed care plan, will pay more than $1.2 million in HIPAA violations after a photocopier containing confidential medical information was compromised, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Affinity Health Plan, a New York-based managed care plan, will pay more than $1.2 million in HIPAA…
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Keep Stage 2 start as is, says HIMSS
With an array of industry groups anxiously calling for a delay of meaningful use Stage 2, HIMSS has made the case for a more nuanced approach, asking federal officials to launch Stage 2 on schedule but extend year one of the attestation period. Drawing on data from the HIMSS Analytics database, the HIMSS Board of…
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HIMSS: Start Stage 2 on Schedule, Give Extension
The Healthcare Informatics Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) has weighed in on a potential Stage 2 meaningful use delay, recommending that the government start on schedule but offer an extension to eligible providers and hospitals. The Healthcare Informatics Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) has weighed in on a potential Stage 2 meaningful use delay, recommending…
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5 health IT leaders who could helm ONC
When Farzad Mostashari announced last week that he will step down as National Coordinator for Health IT this fall, speculation about his replacement immediately kicked into high gear. Some discussion… read more Source: 5 health IT leaders who could helm ONC
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EHR and HIT News for August 16th
Today’s EHR and HIT news includes partnership news from CalHIPSO who will begin offer discounted HIT and HIPAA educational services from 4Medapproved to their provider community as well as partnership news between the Great Lakes Health Information Exchange and MidMichigan Health. CalHIPSO Partners with 4Medapproved to Offer Discounted HIT – HIPAA Educational Services The California…