Implementation Challenges and Barriers to Successful HIEs
HIEs Need Cultural “MegaChange” to Flourish John Smith ICA The alchemy involved in developing and executing a successful health information exchange (HIE) is complex. Technology,…
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Underlying EHR Features to Support ACOs
What ACO Features Are Needed in an EHR? Ron Sterling Sterling Solutions Author: Keys to EMR/EHR Success Most EHR systems are based on strategies that…
States Will Transform Healthcare Through HIE, Health IT
Government Health IT Conference Focus on HIE and Healthcare Transformation This week in Washington, HIMSS sponsored the 8th Annual Government Health IT Conference & Exhibition. This…
Healthcare Data Breaches on the Rise
String of Healthcare Data Breaches a Wake Up Call David Finn, Health IT Officer at Symantec LinkedIn Profile Health Information Equals Hacker’s Gold Mine What makes…
ONC Announces Blue Button Mash Up Challenge
Blue Button Mash Up Challenge Criteria and Eligibility The Blue Button Initiative is an effort to accelerate patient access to their health records. In August 2010 President…
Encrypting ePHI to Achieve HIPAA Security
Washington Stresses Encryption in HIPAA Security Rule By Matt Wimberley Santa Rosa Consulting The Stage 2 Meaningful Use Proposed Rule indicates Washington’s continued emphasis on…
Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule to be Released End of Summer
HIPAA Omnibus Applies to Business Associates and Sub Contractors On March 24, 2012 the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) sent the final HIPAA Omnibus Rule…
The Voice of Patient Engagement
Patient Engagement in Healthcare Transformation Dave deBronkart, aka e-Patient Dave, is an activist for the e-patient movement and arguably the leading voice on patient engagement….
Health Information Exchange in Transitions of Care
Role of Health Information Exchange in Enabling Transitions of Care John Smith ICA Transitioning a patient from one mode of care, whether from facilities, providers…