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Keeping Consumers in the Know: Help Us Update the Model Privacy Notice
Steven Posnack | February 26, 2016
As ever more sophisticated retail health technology – like exercise trackers, wearable health technologies, or mobile applications that help individuals monitor various body measurements – comes into widespread use, it is increasingly important for consumers to be aware of companies’ privacy and security policies, including data sharing practices.
Read Full Post.Step-up to be part of the Interoperability Proving Ground
Steven Posnack | February 24, 2016
Every day, across the nation, all of us in the health IT community are collectively tackling interoperability challenges. At ONC, we are focused on providing you with the chance to inspire colleagues, share experiences, and describe lessons learned when it comes to interoperability. We believe that doing so will maximize opportunities for collaboration, cooperation, and communication when it comes to: making it easier for patients to be an active member of their care team; enabling health care providers to send,
Read Full Post.Our Next Chapter for Standards and Technology: Introducing the ONC Tech Lab
Steven Posnack | February 23, 2016
The health IT landscape has changed considerably since the HITECH Act. The Nationwide Interoperability Roadmap is now front and center and we’re in a period of transition prompted by MACRA. We have also seen exciting and impactful industry work take shape like the development of HL7® FHIR® and the Argonaut Project. To continue to ensure that our work is aligned and connected to these changes, we will be working with you to adapt and evolve ONC’s standards and technology work processes.
Read Full Post.The 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory is Here
Steven Posnack | December 22, 2015
Today, ONC released the 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA)—a coordinated catalog of existing and emerging standards and implementation specifications developed and used to meet specific interoperability needs. In short, the advisory provides a single resource for those looking for federally recognized, national interoperability standards and guidance.
Read Full Post.ONC Posts 2015 Edition Test Procedures for Public Comment and Additional Guidance for Health IT Developers
Steven Posnack | October 22, 2015
On October 16, 2015, ONC’s 2015 Edition Health IT Certification Criteria final rule published the Federal Register. That milestone has kicked-off a burst of activity necessary to formalize the 2015 Edition testing and certification processes.
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