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Healthcare Stimulus News
CIOs forge ahead while waiting for 'meaningful use' definition
Demonstrating meaningful use of healthcare information technology systems still remains unclear as federal recommendations for criteria have yet to be approved. Some CIOs are using the setback to their advantage and have begun implementing IT, while others are taking a more cautious approach.
Interview: Dr. Mark Leavitt, CCHIT chairman
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 specifies that a provider's electronic health record system must be certified to qualify for incentives. At this point, only one body certifies EHRs - the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology.
Video: C. Eric Hartz, CMIO of Eastern Maine Medical Center
In this video, C. Eric Hartz, MD, CMIO at Davies Award-winning Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, discusses EMMC's EHR implementation and warns providers of the risks of hasty adoption.
Recently Asked Questions
Q: Is CCHIT certifying specific versions/releases of vendors' EHRs, or are they just certifying by vendor/product?
CCHIT certifies by products and types of care; ambulatory, inpatient, cardiology, etc. A vendor can upgrade their certification each year if they choose to do so, but it will cost them money...
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Priming the Pump Supplement PDF
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This supplement provides CIOs, CFOs, practice managers and other healthcare IT decision-makers with practical news on the stimulus package and the incentives it offers to healthcare providers. The PDF includes the full EHR buyer's guide and list of CCHIT-certified EHRs.
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