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ONC Seeks Input on Governance Structure for NwHIN Exchange - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is seeking comments from stakeholders on the establishment of a governance mechanism for the Nationwide Health Information Network. The governance structure would include rules on technical, business practice, privacy and security requirements to establish a common trust framework for the exchange. Health Data Management.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Employers, Insurers Embracing Telehealth, but Barriers Remain - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “Health insurers and employers are offering telehealth-based physician appointments to curb costs and improve access to care. However, some state medical boards' licensing requirements make it difficult for doctors to participate in telehealth programs. Kaiser Health News/USA Today.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Health Systems Spending Billions To Prepare for the 'Last War' - Perspectives - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “The meaningful use program supports health IT systems optimized for the 'do more, bill more' reimbursement model that is rapidly being replaced by a focus on value and outcomes. To support the array of new demands, health IT systems will need to be nimble, affordable and patient-centered.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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AHA Says Meaningful Use Program Might Be Overly Ambitious - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “In a letter to CMS, the American Hospital Association said that the meaningful use program might be too ambitious to achieve its goals. Meanwhile, Rep. Renee Ellmers is urging CMS to exempt certain health care providers from penalties if they fail to achieve meaningful use. Bloomberg et al.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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CHIME Calls for 90-Day Reporting Period for Meaningful Use Stage 2 - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “In letters to two federal agencies, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives recommends the creation of a 90-day reporting period for the first year in which health care providers attest to Stage 2 of the meaningful use program. Modern Healthcare et al.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Facebook Initiative Aims To Match Patients With Potential Organ Donors - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “Facebook has launched an initiative to help match patients who are waiting for organ transplants with possible donors. Members of the social networking website will be able to declare themselves as organ donors and access links to state donor registries. New York Times.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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More Companies Using Online Games To Boost Employee Wellness - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “Employers and health insurers increasingly are using online games to encourage healthier behavior among workers. However, researchers note that there is a lack of data showing that such games are an effective strategy to improve employee wellness. Wall Street Journal.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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AHRQ Seeks Input on Plan To Create Registry of Patient Registries - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “According to a Federal Register notice, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is seeking public comment on its plans to develop a Registry of Patient Registries. AHRQ said the registry aims to promote collaboration among researchers. Health Data Management, Federal Register.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Fitch Ratings: EHR Incentive Pay Boosted Hospitals' Bottom Lines - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “A new report from Fitch Ratings finds that electronic health record incentive payments from the meaningful use program helped increase the bottom line of for-profit hospital companies by nearly $400 million last year. The report's authors said that last year's meaningful use incentive payments were 'modest' and that they expect to see larger payments in 2012 and 2013. Modern Healthcare.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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VA, Pentagon Plan Early Launch of Joint EHR System at Two Sites - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs plan to install their integrated electronic health record system two years early in Norfolk, Va., and San Antonio. In related news, VA plans to roll out an iPhone and iPad application for physicians this summer. NextGov, Government Health IT.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Health IT Business News Roundup for the Week of April 27, 2012 - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “Medical centers in Georgia, Louisiana, New York and Texas have selected Siemens Healthcare's revenue cycle management system. The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended a contract for Authentidate Holding's remote patient monitoring technology.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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New York Program Aims To Promote Health IT Innovation, Create Jobs - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “The New York Digital Health Accelerator will award 12 companies up to $300,000 each to develop tools to support New York's Medicaid medical home program. The initiative aims to boost health IT innovation and create 1,500 jobs. Healthcare IT News, Health Data Management.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Viewpoint: Challenges to Health Data Sharing Must Be Addressed - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “A recent viewpoint published in the Journal of the American Medical Association argues that overcoming barriers to sharing electronic health data is critical to improving the U.S. health care system. The viewpoint outlines major challenges that are hindering more widespread health information exchange and offers recommendations for overcoming such barriers. CMIO.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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CMS Releases Final Rule on National Provider Identification Number - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “CMS has released a final rule requiring health care providers and suppliers to use a National Provider Identifier number when submitting claims or enrollment applications for Medicaid and Medicare. The NPI aims to curb fraud in the programs. Health Data Management et al.” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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CMS Releases Final Rule on National Provider Identification Number - http://t.co/OyBAev0g
Small, Rural Health Providers Lag in EHR Adoption, Studies Find - iHealthBeat
ihealthbeat.org — “Small, rural physician groups and hospitals have been slower to adopt electronic health record systems than their larger, urban counterparts, according to two new Health Affairs studies. To address such issues, researchers called for policymakers to provide more support and incentives to health care providers lagging in EHR adoption. Modern Healthcare, Health Affairs' 'Health Affairs Blog.'” View full resource at ihealthbeat.org
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Small, Rural Health Providers Lag in EHR Adoption, Studies Find - http://t.co/WliDyVQC
