Meaningful Use Lives On
By Brian Ahier – On Oct. 6, 2015, CMS and the ONC released the final rules for Stage 3 of the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program and the 2015 Edition Health IT Certification Criteria.
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Embracing the Cloud
By John Halamka MD – As I have written about previously, CIOs across the country are telling me that expectations for IT delivery are at an all time high. More must be delivered faster, cheaper, and with greater usability.
Using Social Media to Teach Consumers About Heart Health
By Jonca Bull MD – February is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains a significant problem in the United States – it’s the leading cause of death, disproportionately affecting minorities. In particular, minorities have higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, and smoking, which are risk factors that can cause heart disease.
Putting Engaged and Empowered Individuals at the Center of our Health Care System
By Susannah Fox – At HHS, we are working toward transforming our health care system into one that puts individuals at the center. By making prices and quality information more accessible, providing the right tools to help people navigate the system, and listening to patients, we can help engage and empower people to take control of their health, something that’s good for them and good for our communities.
Burwell Says ‘Beat Goes On’ As HHS Seeks To Expand Health Law’s Influence
By Mary Agnes Carey – HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell hailed the health law’s 2016 enrollment gains and said the department was already beginning to gear up for the next enrollment period. In addition to the health law, Burwell’s agency is juggling many other priorities these days.
Shrinking Barriers to Patient Centered Care
By Mark Grenga – As technology remains at the forefront of prominent healthcare trends, growing mHealth Solutions and global telemedicine markets have reified the predictions of many who previously envisioned the healthcare industry’s tech driven evolution.
Cyber-awareness: New Education from OCR
By Matt Fisher – The OCR at the Department of Health and Human Services sent out an email on February 2, 2016 to announce the launch of a cyber-awareness for the healthcare industry. OCR recognizes the danger faced by healthcare from an array of bad actors and the need to spread information.
As 2016 Starts to Unfold, the New Normal Holds
By Justin Barnes – January launched 2016 with as much velocity as any year that I recall but as I look out to how healthcare will shift this year, what jumps to mind is an overall comfort that almost every aspect of healthcare is undergoing rapid change. This is the new normal and I see it in communities all across our country.
Interoperability: The Buzzword For HIMSS16
By Allen Abshire – Tens of thousands of health IT professionals and industry leaders are making their final preparations for the trek to Las Vegas for the 2016 HIMSS Annual Conference, and I am one of them. I look forward to it because it’s a virtual breeding ground for innovative ideas and technology that serve as inspiration to an HIE Operations Director like me.