More Great Lists
Who doesn’t like a good list? Whether you are on it, know someone on it, or aspire to be on it, you always want to read the list. Here are some interesting lists I think deserve sharing.
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Fun at HIMSS 2016
It is that time of year again when you start planning out your week at HIMSS. Check out these giveaways and fun by exhibitors this year. And don’t forget to tweet when you go by the booth! See you there!
‘@HITAdvisor Asks – What Inspires You?
Each week, Justin Barnes, aka the @HITAdvisor, hosts This Just In, his radio show which is broadcast on Healthcare NOW radio. On this 30-minute informative program, Justin and his guests shed light on the latest trends, strategy and innovations impacting healthcare, technology and even entrepreneurialism in America.
Medicare EHR Incentive Program Hardship Exception
CMS launched important changes to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program hardship exception process that will reduce burden on clinicians, hospitals. These changes are a result of recent Medicare legislation – the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA), Pub. L. No. 114-115 – and our ongoing efforts to improve the program.
EHR Incentive Programs
By Andy Slavitt & Karen DeSalvo – As we mentioned in a speech previously, the Administration is working on an important transition for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. We have been working side by side with physician organizations and have listened to the needs and concerns of many about how we can make improvements that will allow technology to best support clinicians and their patients.
Telehealth, ePrescribing and EHR Adoption Infographics
Infographics are great way to display statistical data that shows comparisons or charts that come from research and reports. In these infographics see what’s important to physicians when in comes to teleheath, how e-prescribing can reduce errors, fraud and abuse, and see the history of electronic health records and how they may improve your health and health care in the future.
Effectively Maintain Your Legacy System During the Chaos of an Install
By Paul Allen – Resources are limited, funds are limited, and time is invaluable. What should an organization do to maintain their legacy system during the installation of a new system? It’s impossible to ignore the compliance, patient service needs, and required enhancements to your current system. What should you consider to remain compliant? What can be done to make the go-live more productive and seamless?
Health IT Appointments and Hires 2016
Check out the latest announcements made from companies and organizations on the hiring and appointments in the healthcare and health IT industry.
8 Questions about Vendors Auditors Ask
By Steve Spearman – Once upon a time, all a healthcare organization needed to do to ensure that its vendors and subcontractors would keep data secure was to require it in their contractual agreement. However OCR’s recent efforts to strengthen what it believes could be the weakest link in HIPAA compliance and PHI security: vendors and subcontractors.