CMS and ONC Current Proposed Rules
There are currently three proposed rules that are related and effect the CMS EHR Incentive programs. Here are some details and resources.
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Fast Times at Health IT High
By Matt Fisher – Health information technology or HealthIT is in the healthcare spotlight, but remains a constantly changing field. One of the primary initiatives shining the brightest spotlight on HealthIt is the Meaningful Use program.
Modifications to Meaningful Use for 2015 through 2017
On April 10, 2015, CMS issued a new proposed rule for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs to align Stage 1 and Stage 2 objectives and measures with the long-term proposals for Stage 3, to build progress toward program milestones, to reduce complexity, and to simplify providers’ reporting.
HIE Rundown 4-15-2015
This week’s Rundown includes: MetroChicago HIE, Indiana HIE partnering with DataMotion, Mana Health Launches ManaCloud Platform, NMHIC Launches Platform to Expand Patient Data Sharing, and more.
Breaking News: CMS Issued a New Proposed Rule for EHR Incentive Programs
CMS issued a new proposed rule for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs to align Stage 1 and Stage 2 objectives and measures with the long-term proposals for Stage 3.
5 Things You Need to Know About the MU Stage 3 NPRM
By Seth Flam DO – The proposed rule for Meaningful Use Stage 3 is now available for comment. Look for it to be final later this year in the third quarter.
EHR Incentive Program Stage 3 Proposed Rules
By Micky Tripathi & John Halamka MD – On Friday March 20, CMS released the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program-Stage 3 and ONC released the 2015 Edition Health Information Technology (Health IT) Certification Criteria, 2015 Edition Base Electronic Health Record (EHR) Definition, and ONC Health IT Certification Program Modifications.
HIE Rundown 3-25-2015
This week’s Rundown includes: Inofile announced it has established its OpenLink Partnership Program. ONC released a data brief showing more hospitals are electronically sharing public health data.
Senate Hearing on America’s Health IT Transformation
On Tuesday, March 17, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on health IT. This was the first Senate health committee hearing on Health IT since the 2009 passage of the HITECH Act.