By Jim Tate – Now, for the first time in 20 years, a Certification tool is down and not available for live testing by any of the ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies (ONC-ATCB).
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By Jim Tate – DOGE has certainly been burning the midnight oil as it moves forward on eliminating “waste, fraud, and abuse” in federal spending. So many contracts are being terminated that even those with eagle eyes are having trouble keeping up. But one caught my eye.
By Jim Tate – On the first day of his second term (January 20, 2025), President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14168, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of February that we think deserve sharing again.
By Beth Friedman – After attending more HIMSS Conferences than I can count, I can confidently say HIMSS’25 was the most dynamic yet. The energy was undeniable—packed sessions, buzzing exhibit halls, and a crowd that showed up ready to tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges.
More sounds, sights, and highlights from HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Thanks to all that participated in our radio show recordings. Stay tuned for them on the air in the next few weeks.
Healthcare NOW Radio will be at HIMSS25 in booth 6832 Venetian L2. Stop by to see and hear these radio hosts and their guests Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. See you in Vegas!
By Jim Tate – Medicare has a long history of taking bold actions. In 2003 electronic claims submission was mandated. In 2011, CMS established the EHR Incentive Programs to promote the adoption and meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology.
EMR Advocates travel to China to observe and learn about interoperability of health data. China’s healthcare system is marked by significant disparities between urban and rural regions creating a substantial challenge in ensuring equitable healthcare access across the nation.