Commenting on the CMS, ASTP, ONC RFI for Health Information Ecosystem
Comment period ended on June 16 for the much talked about RFI on the Health Information Ecosystem. Here are organizations that have shared their submitted comments.
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3000 by 2022 – A New Milestone for the 10×10 Course
By William Hersh MD – One of the most enjoyable and impactful activities of my career has been the 10×10 course, which is an online introductory course in biomedical and health informatics that I teach in partnership with the American Medical Informatics Association.
Certification for the Rest of Informatics
By William Hersh MD – After several years of planning, professional certification is coming to the rest of the informatics field, i.e., moving beyond just board certification for eligible physicians. The AMIA has now rolled out the AMIA Health Informatics Certification (AHIC, formerly Advanced Health Informatics Certification).
AHIMA, AMIA, EHRA Release Preliminary Report on the Definition of EHI and DRS
The American Health Information Management Association, the American Medical Informatics Association, and the Electronic Health Record Association announced the release of a preliminary report that examines key issues related to the operationalization of the definitions of electronic health information and designated record set.
15 Years of 10×10 (Ten by Ten)
By William Hersh MD – I like to believe that I have made many contributions to the field of biomedical and health informatics over the years, but I suspect the one that will most define my legacy in the field is the conceptualization and implementation of the first and still flagship course of the AMIA 10×10 program.
AMIA 2020 Virtual Annual Symposium
Starts November 14th – The AMIA 2020 Virtual Annual Symposium topics will include deciphering the underpinning phenomena of disease, managing information and communications for improving patient care, and tracking the health of populations.
Talent Tuesday – Special Edition: Association Hires
Latest announcements made from associations and organizations on hiring and appointments including, SHIEC, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, the American Hospital Association, the American College of Medical Informatics, & the Medical Group Management Association.
COVID-19 Report
We’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry.
Comments On ONC Information Blocking and EHR Certification Proposed Rule
Comment period for HHS Proposed Rule, 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program is now over. See what the industry has submitted for consideration.