From the ASTP Desk ONC and FHA to Host HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
Dr. Doug Fridsma | February 21, 2011
The upcoming Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference showcases some of the most forward-thinking health IT interoperability projects that are transforming the way health information is shared and utilized throughout the country.
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From the ASTP Desk ONC At HIMSS: Where Health Care and IT Meet
Peter Garrett | February 18, 2011
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will be hosting its 11th annual conference in Orlando, February 20 to 24, 2011. The HIMSS conference provides an opportunity for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to connect with almost 30,000 health information technology (health IT) professionals, health care executives, and providers. As in the past, ONC will participate in the conference and reach out to all stakeholders closely involved in developing and implementing health IT solutions for our nation’s health care providers.
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From the ASTP Desk HITECH in High Gear
Dr. David Blumenthal | February 15, 2011
We’ve known for years that health information technology can improve health care. But until recently, the implementation rate among providers has been low, except for a few early adopters.
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Health Innovation Health IT Innovation and EHRs in Texas – Part 2
Parastou Fatemi | February 10, 2011
We recently described some innovations underway at Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) in Dallas, Texas. Today, we pick up on that theme and describe what another community in Texas is doing to improve care and overall health for their community.
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Local Implementation Support, Rural Health Rural Health IT Is a Priority for HHS
Dr. David Blumenthal | February 8, 2011
Rural America is different from urban and suburban America. Health care providers who serve the approximately 50 million Americans who reside in rural communities face special challenges in their effort to deliver quality care.
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