Health IT Appointments and Hires 2016
Check out the latest announcements made from companies and organizations on the hiring and appointments in the healthcare and health IT industry.
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31 Organizations Sent HHS Letter on Meaningful Use
A letter from organizations to HHS on January 14, 2016. On behalf of the organizations, we are writing to express our concerns with the Meaningful Use (MU) program and the current state of electronic health records (EHRs).
4 Barriers to Technology Innovation in Healthcare Operations
By Tariq Abu-Jaber – Healthcare represents roughly a sixth of the US economy. The players range from large hospital systems to small physician practices, from national insurance giants to local HMOs or government programs. The industry also supports a plethora of consultants, vendors, and ancillary service providers.
HIMSS Survey on EHR Implementations
Findings from the 2016 HIMSS Health Information Technology (IT) Value survey found that 88 percent of organizations with advanced EHR environments identified at least one positive outcome from their use of an EHR, with 83 percent reporting benefits in Clinical Staff Quality Performance.
Leveraging Health Information Technology to Achieve the Triple Aim
By Harpreet S. Sood MD, David Bates MD & Aziz Sheikh – The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 invested $30 billion to stimulate the adoption and “meaningful use” of electronic health records and related infrastructure—with the belief that such heath information technology (HIT) can help achieve the “triple aim”: better care experiences, better population health, and reduced per-capita costs.
Comments of CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt
By Andy Slavitt – From at the J.P. Morgan Annual Health Care Conference, Jan. 11, 2016. Slavitt speaking about the major policy areas that will affect the health care sector in 2016. I am particularly glad to be here with Jim from AMA, because between us we are working on an incredible amount of change across the health care sector.
Leading Patient Advocates Welcome HHS’ New Guidance on HIPAA
The GetMyHealthData Campaign is commending the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for offering new guidance on patients’ rights to access their health records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
Statement on the Future of the Meaningful Use Program
The Meaningful Use program has had a profound impact on the adoption of health information technology and furthering the digitization of the healthcare delivery system. CHIME members have long supported the underlying goals of the program and the industry has made significant progress in implementing IT systems to improve patient care, reduce costs and create a more efficient delivery system.
Health Care Financing Infographics
Using a picture and visual graphics to represent data and information is called an infographic. It is a great way to display statistical data that shows comparisons or charts that come from research and reports. In these infographics, see a revealing look at RCM, 8 ways to raise your margins, the top revenue cycle KPI’s, & the global health care sector outlook for 2016.