Federal Work Groups Respond to Meaningful Use Stage 3 Proposal
Four Health IT Policy Committee work groups shared feedback on CMS’ proposed rule for Stage 3 of the meaningful use program.
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3 Ways to Bridge the Gap Between EHRs and Workflows
The challenges healthcare organizations face during EHR implementations vary, but many of the issues related to the technology itself can be wrapped into one package and labeled “processes related to technology.
IBM Watson Health, Epic and Mayo Clinic to Unlock New Insights from EHRs
IBM Watson Health announced that it is collaborating with Epic and Mayo Clinic to advance patient health by applying the cognitive computing capabilities of Watson to Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
Making the Case for Physicians as Part of the EHR Project Team
By Lisa Laravie – EHR implementation is undoubtedly complex. With so many factors,departments, and workflows to consider, it’s no wonder so many organizations are reaching out for help. With more providers adopting EHR’s, the process of implementation has been evolving as we figure out best practices and lessons learned.
MetaStar Extends Assistance with Health IT to Health Care Providers Enrolled in Medicaid
MetaStar has been awarded a two-year grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to provide free expert assistance to Medicaid-enrolled health care providers as they adopt, implement, upgrade and meaningfully use certified EHR technology.
Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – April 2015
One of the ways that HITECH Answers is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thought on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of April.
Rare Practical HIPAA and HIT Guidance
By Matt Fisher – Potentially lost in all of the privacy, security, and health IT news coming out of the HIMSS Annual Meeting the week of April 11th, the ONC updated its Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information (the “Guide”).
Planning for the Unexpected EHR Downtime: 4 Key Steps
By Irene Bonin – Ever heard the phrase “tech savvy”? Or “Information Age”? These are the times we live in. Everything is going electronic; from mail and photos to cars and phones. It seems like everyone knows the newer, faster gadget and how to use it.
Overcoming Resistance to Change: It’s All About the Buy-In
By Melinda Outlaw – Healthcare organizations are facing an overwhelming number of complex changes related to new initiatives, government regulations and the optimization of current processes. Many of these changes are regulatory generated, while others are competitively motivated, policy-driven and/or a result of customer derived requirements.