HIMSS Analytics developed the EMR Adoption Model in 2005 as a methodology for evaluating the progress and impact of electronic medical record systems for hospitals in the HIMSS Analytics™ Database. There are eight stages (0-7) that measure a hospital’s implementation and utilization of information technology applications.
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On October 14-15, a group of healthcare leaders gathered for the Connected Healthcare Summit in San Diego to share ideas about the current mobile health technology landscape.
HHS and ONC submitted the annual report to Congress on progress on the HITECH Act including health IT adoption, health information exchange and use of electronic health information to advance better care and better health. This report highlights progress and accomplishments.
MGMA14 is right around the corner. If you’re attending, be sure to check out some of the 300 exhibitors there to share and display the latest technologies and tools to help you and your practices to move forward.
On Tuesday, October 15, the AMA released their vision outlining the future of the EHR Incentive program and meaningful use. The blueprint was included in a letter to CMS and the ONC ahead of the anticipated release of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaning (NPRM) for Stage 3 meaningful use requirements.
For EPs and EHs, attesting to Meaningful Use can have a huge financial impact. When an organization attests, they are required to satisfy a number of objectives and associated measures demonstrating the meaningful use of certified EHR technology.
If you’re a regular reader or visitor to our sites, we hope you took note of our new look. We’ve redesigned the sites to be responsive for smart phones and tablets as the site’s design automatically adjusts to various media devices, web browsers and monitor sizes. Thank you for reading.
By Karen B. DeSalvo, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc., and Erica Galvez/Interoperability and Exchange Portfolio Manager, ONC On October 15, 2014 the Office of the National Coordinator…
Molina Healthcare of Michigan has joined Michigan’s efforts to improve health care statewide through electronic data sharing as the newest Qualified Data Sharing Organization (QO) with the Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN).