Practical Solutions for Patient Engagement
Ask Joy: This Week – Boost Participation This week, we’ll cover a frequently asked question among folks in the health IT industry. This topic was…
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Health Data Initiative Strategy & Execution Plan
Released and Ready for Feedback By: Damon Davis In 2010 the Department of Health and Human Services launched its efforts to make the vast array…
HIPAA Security Rule Offers Just a Little Leeway
HIPAA Security Rule – Addressable, not Optional! By Mike Semel Blog: 4Medapproved.com/HITSecurity Twitter: @SemelConsulting Everyone complains that the HIPAA Security Rule is inconvenient— which it…
From AHIMA: Patient Portals Present Opportunities, Challenges
HIM Professionals Play Key Role in Helping to Ensure Privacy and Security The increasing use of patient portals has the potential to provide consumers with…
EHR Makers Surprised by Stage 2 Complexity
2014 EHR Certifications By Anthony Brino, Associate Editor Government Health IT and Diana Manos, Healthcare IT News As the end of 2013 closes in, most…
ONC Releases Study on Ability of Exchanging Labs and Rxs
Majority of ambulatory physicians had capability to exchange prescription and laboratory data in 2011 Communication from Peter Ashkenaz, ONC Office of Communications A new study…
Today’s Announcements at AHIMA 2013
AHIMA Annual Conference in Atlanta Underway The 85th AHIMA Convention and Exhibit is undeway in Atlanta this week. The annual event draws health information management (HIM) thought…
Cloud Computing Comprehension
Ask Joy: This Week – Cloud Computing Comprehension Prepare to Soar We’ve already discussed how many providers are considering switching EHRs. Many providers are thinking…
NeHC Hosts Webinar Series on Transforming Care through Health IT
Implementing Health IT, Changing Behavior, Transforming Healthcare The National eHealth Collaborative (NeHC) is a public-private partnership that enables secure and interoperable nationwide health information exchange to advance…