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From the ONC Desk Key Step Toward Nationwide Health Information Exchange
Dr. David Blumenthal | March 15, 2010
Today Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the awarding of over $160 million in new grants to help states advance the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.
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Privacy and Security of EHRs Electronic Health Records (EHR)s Now Permitted By CLIA
Dr. David Blumenthal | March 3, 2010
On March 1, 2010, CMS, in collaboration with ONC, released guidance clarifying that the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) permit labs to electronically exchange lab data and addressing some confusion regarding laboratory data and health IT. This guidance was put forth in a Survey and Certification letter, including interpretive guidance and frequently asked questions.
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Electronic Health & Medical Records Health IT Certification Programs Proposed
Dr. David Blumenthal | March 2, 2010
Today the Department of Health and Human Services released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Establishment of Certification Programs for Health Information Technology (Health IT).
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From the ONC Desk Schedule of ONC Activities at HIMSS Annual Conference
ONC Communications Team | March 1, 2010
This week, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) is sponsoring a series of demonstrations at the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase that illustrate innovative efforts to achieve progress toward secure, nationwide health information exchange across providers and jurisdictions.
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From the ONC Desk ONC at HIMSS
ONC Communications Team | February 27, 2010
Health IT professionals from around the country will be convening in Atlanta at the beginning of March for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) Annual Conference. HIMSS will provide a unique opportunity for ONC to speak to, learn from and interact with 27,000 leaders in the health IT field. This year’s theme — change is everywhere, opportunity is here — aptly sets the tone for ONC’s participation and related presentations that will highlight the administration’s efforts to support the adoption of health IT and the promotion of secure,
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