Patient matching findings released
Lee Stevens | February 21, 2014
Today, we released findings on the current state of patient matching systems and programs as a part of ONC’s Patient Matching Initiative.
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2014 Edition EHR Certification Includes New Transparency Requirements
Steven Posnack | February 11, 2014
ONC’s 2014 Edition EHR Certification Criteria define the requirements that EHR technology must meet in order to be used by eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals (EHs), and critical access hospitals (CAHs) participating in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. In addition to these criteria, ONC made some policy changes to the HIT Certification Program.
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SAFER Guides will help optimize for safety
Jacob Reider | January 15, 2014
After a lot of hard work, we have combined evidence-based guidelines with practical advice to help you use your health information technology more safely. We’ve been working to post the Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER ) Guides since we highlighted them in our Health IT Patient Safety Action and Surveillance Plan last July.
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Updated Literature Review Shows that Meaningful Use of Health IT Improves Quality, Safety, and Efficiency Outcomes
Michael Furukawa | January 9, 2014
A new study by RAND researchers found strong evidence that health IT improves patient outcomes.
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Usability of EHRs remains a priority for ONC
Jacob Reider | January 6, 2014
The New Year is a time of reflection and anticipation. We reflect on what went well in the past (and perhaps what didn’t go so well); we anticipate future challenges and accomplishments.
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