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CMS Adopts AOAMI and AOA's HITECH EHR Recommendations
"CMS received more than 2,000 comments on our proposed rule," said Marilyn Tavenner, Principal Deputy Administrator of CMS. "Many comments were from those who will be most immediately affected by EHR technology - health care providers and patients. We carefully considered every comment and the final meaningful use rules incorporate changes that are designed to make the requirements achievable while meeting the goals of the HITECH Act." We are pleased to report that many of the changes suggested by the AOAMI and AOA were considered, addressed, and indeed adopted. Full Story.
ONC Issues Final Rule for EHR Technology Temporary Certification Program
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued a final rule to establish a temporary certification program for electronic health record (EHR) technology. The program establishes processes that organizations will need to follow in order to be authorized by the National Coordinator to test and certify EHR technology. Use of "certified EHR technology" is a core requirement for providers who seek to qualify to receive incentive payments under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs provisions authorized in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. Visit the HHS site for certification info.
PHR Guides Available to Consumers and Physicians
The AOAMI has collaborated with 3 other health industry associations to introduce reference guides for personal health records (PHR) for consumers and clinicians. Both versions of the Personal Health Record Quick Reference Guide cover the purpose, benefits and privacy/access issues of PHRs, along with frequently asked questions. Visit the AOAMI's PHR Center to download the guides and more information.
eHealth Initiative HIT Briefing (PDF)
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