The Health Information Security and Privacy Collaboration ToolkitToolkit provides guidance for conducting organization-level assessments of business practice, policies, and state laws that govern the privacy and security of health information exchange...
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ONC Health IT Patient Safety Action and Surveillance PlanONC Health IT Patient Safety Action and Surveillance Plan...
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Workflow Redesign for EHRsLearn the value of understanding current clinical workflows
Understand how workflow documentation can improve the success of an EHR implementation
Increase awareness of practical workflow analysis too...
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Video: Managing ChangeIntroducing change is not easy in a healthcare setting because it often makes people uncomfortable and causes anxiety. Engaging users early on in decision making and workflow changes is essential. Thi...
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Video: Effective Healthcare IT LeadersSome people seem to be born leaders. But good leadership is a skill which can be learned. Experts in this video tell us what they see as the most important traits of effective leaders in health IT.
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Rural Hospitals Achieving Success: An Amazing JourneyThis webinar provides high-level overview of strategies for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to apply in the successful participation in the Meaningful Use (MU) Incentive Program.
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Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE): Barriers and Best Practices from the Physician and Provider PerspectiveThis webinar explains Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) Barriers and Best Practices for Rural and Critical Access Hospitals with a specific focus on physicians and providers.
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Video: The Tech-Savvy PatientAs technology becomes a more important part of people's lives, the opportunities are expanding for patients to use technology to manage their health information. Healthcare providers are beginning to ...
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Practice Transformation ToolkitPractice Transformation Toolkit Introduction
The Practice Transformation Toolkit (Toolkit) is a comprehensive set of tools and resources that providers and staff members can use to implement a new or ...
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Video: Are We There Yet?Healthcare IT has made enormous strides over the last several years in improving the efficiency, safety and quality of healthcare, but the systems are not perfect. This video suggests that adapting te...
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Video: Evolution of Health IT LeadershipQuality is a vital component to healthcare, and effective use of Health IT can vastly improve quality and outcomes. However the effective use of Health IT depends on many things, including process and...
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NLC Contracting Guidelines and Checklist for EHR Vendor SelectionThe contracting guidelines and checklists are intended to aid providers and health IT implementers during the EHR vendor selection process. They can be used to structure and complete EHR implementat...
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Video: Advice to NewcomersIndividuals new to the field of Health IT need to understand the norms and expectations related both the fields of healthcare and information technology. This video contains advice from the industry's...
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Video: Meaningful Use: Game ChangerQuality is a vital component to healthcare, and effective use of Health IT can vastly improve quality and outcomes. However the effective use of Health IT depends on many things, including process and...
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Workflow Process Mapping for Electronic Health Record (EHR) ImplementationThese guidelines are intended to aid providers and health IT implementers while planning for EHR implementation. The path to successful EHR implementation starts with practice workflow analysis and ...
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Medicare Incentive Payment Calculator for ProvidersNotes and Disclaimers:
a To be eligible, providers must be: 1) Using a certified EHR in a meaningful manner, 2) Exchanging healthinformation to improve the quality of care, and 3) Reporting on clini...
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Video: Protecting Health InformationPrivacy and security of health information are of utmost importance in today's technologically advancing world. The increased use of electronic health records as well as smart phones, tablets and pati...
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Overcoming the Challenges to Achieve Lab InteroperabilityLearn how a practice overcomes challenges and achieves lab interoperability. ...
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Information Security Policy TemplateThe Information Security Policy Template that has been provided requires some areas to be filled in to ensure the policy is complete. Once completed, it is important that it is distributed to all staf...
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Workflow Redesign TemplatesThe following resource is a tool used in the field today and recommended by “boots-on-the-ground” professionals for use by others who have made the commitment to implement or upgrade to certified ...
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Video: The Digital DivideWorking in healthcare you will find many people with differing comfort levels with computers. Managing these differences during an EHR implementation can be a challenge. Individual differences in clin...
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Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Care through TechnologyDepression is the third most common reason for a visit to a HRSA Health Center, after diabetes and hypertension. This report discusses how tele-medicine can be used better serve those with mental heal...
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Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) in Rural and Critical Access HospitalsBest practices for implementing CPOE in a rural or critical access hospital setting.
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Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE): Best Practices and Recommendation Nurses PerspectiveThis webinar discusses computerized provider order entry (CPOE) best practices.
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Legal Health Record Policy TemplatePolicy template to determine health care organizations’ legal health records and to ensure integrity for legal and business purposes.
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Video: Implementing EHRs to Improve Healthcare QualityQuality is a vital component to healthcare, and effective use of Health IT can vastly improve quality and outcomes. However the effective use of Health IT depends on many things, including process and...
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- Benefits of EHRs
- How to Implement EHRs
- Step 1: Assess Your Practice Readiness
- Step 2: Plan Your Approach
- Step 3: Select or Upgrade to a Certified EHR
- Step 4: Conduct Training & Implement an EHR System
- Step 5: Achieve Meaningful Use
- Step 6: Continue Quality Improvement
- SAFER Guides
- EHR Implementation Lessons from the Field
- Get Implementation Support
- Guide to Reducing Unintended Consequences of EHRs
- Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
- Privacy & Security
- Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
- Health IT Privacy and Security Resources
- Mobile Device Privacy and Security
- Model Notices of Privacy Practices
- Patient Consent for eHIE
- Permitted Uses of PHI
- Privacy & Security Training Games
- Cybersecurity
- Security Risk Assessment
- EHR Incentives & Certification
- Success Stories & Case Studies
- Meaningful Use Case Studies
- Florida Physician uses EHR for Practice Improvement Effort
- A Solo Practitioner Uses EHR to Assess Quality of Care
- A West Virginia Health Center Discusses Implementing Electronic Health Records
- Customizing EHR Implementation to Capture Patient and Clinical Information for Quality Measurement and Reporting
- EHRs Improving Care Coordination with Local Referral Network
- Idaho Clinic Embraces a Culture of Quality Improvement
- Idaho Medical Group Discusses EHR Implementation and Patient Portal Benefits
- Immunization Registries Bring Tremendous Value After Natural Disaster
- Immunization Registry in San Diego Looks to Improve Public Health
- Improving Blood Pressure Control for Patients with Diabetes in 4 Community Health Centers
- Improving Tobacco Use Screening and Smoking Cessation in a Primary Care Practice
- Los Angeles Practice Uses EHR Functions for Quality Improvement
- Meeting the Needs of a Diverse Patient Population through Patient Portals
- New York Practice Uses EHR Functions for Quality Improvement
- No Digital Divide in this Rural Kentucky Practice
- Olympic Physicians Case Study
- Patient Portal Benefits Patient Care and Provider Workflow
- Patient Portal Implementation Improves Quality of Patient Care and Strengthens Preventive Care
- Patient Portal Increases Communication Between Patients and Providers
- Pediatric Clinic Uses EHR to Automatically Generate Clinical Quality Reports
- Quality Improvement in a Primary Care Practice
- Reducing Vaccine Preventable Disease through Immunization Registries
- Rural Health Clinic Exchanges Information with Hospitals and Physicians for Improved Coordination of Care
- Small Practice Monitors Clinical Quality through EHR System Templates
- Solo Family Practitioner Demonstrates Care Coordination with Referring Physicians
- Specialist Achieve Meaningful Use with Support from Kentucky’s Regional Extension Center and the Department for Medicaid Service
- Urban Health Plan in New York Uses Its EHR Meaningfully to Improve Care Coordination
- Viewing Patients as Partners: Patient Portal Implementation and Adoption
- Health IT Success Stories
- A Wife's Vow: Access to Your Record Can Save Your Life
- Dave Debronkart Discusses How E-Patient Saved His Life
- Dottie Bringle, R.N. Relays that a Storm Can Destroy a Hospital but not an EHR System
- Dr. Aviado's Patients List Help Save a Life
- Dr. Brull Shares the Benefits of EHRs in a Single Physician Practice
- Dr. Garber Discusses an Ambitious EHR Rollout
- Dr. Kemp Discusses EHR Implementation After 50 Years of Practice
- Dr. Smith Talks About How EHRs Aid in Work Life Balance
- Dr. Tashjian's Rural Practice Finds EHR's Allow Patients Gain Control of Their Care And Health
- Lone Star Circle of Care Leverages Health IT to Support an Accountable Care Organization
- KC Arnold N.P. Better Manages Her Patient's Diabetes with the Help of EHRs
- NO/AIDS Task Force Uses EHR Data to Categorize Patients by Risk Level and Provide Better Care
- North Carolina REC Leverages Meaningful Use for Practice-Based Quality Improvement
- Virginia Makes Tobacco Screening and Cessation Interventions a Burning Issue
- Addabbo Family Health Center provides care during and post Hurricane Sandy, thanks to EHRs
- Angela Murphy Leads Norton Healthcare on the Path to Meaningful Use and Quality Improvement
- Angie Chlpka Uses Health IT to Improve Health Care Quality for Patients with Asthma
- Angie Walker Explains How Health IT Helped a Small Practice Improve Health Care Quality
- Becky Blevins Develops Creative Strategy to Connect with Patients
- Cass County Health System Uses Health IT to Improve Health Care Quality
- Claudia Tovar Helps Her Practice Ensure Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
- Desert Ridge Family Physicians
- Dr. Ashinsky Achieves Meaningful Use, Improves Health Care Quality through Integration of EHRs
- Dr. Banas Helps His Medical Center Harness the Power of Health IT
- Dr. Barton Uses Health IT to Coordinate Care and Improve Health Care Quality
- Dr. Berneike’s Clinic Meets Diabetes Treatment Goals with Health IT
- Dr. Bonner Uses Health IT and Clinical Decision Support to Improve Patient Engagement
- Dr. Bragg Leverages Health IT to Improve Provider Performance
- Dr. Burdick Adjusts Clinic Workflow to Increase Patient Portal Use
- Dr. Carpio Optimizes EHR System to Eliminate Gaps in Care
- Dr. Chatman Leads Efforts to Improve Care Coordination
- Dr. Delmont Improves Care Coordination and Health Care Quality
- Dr. Fisch Improves Care Coordination for a High-Risk Population
- Dr. Floyd Uses Health IT to Improve Fall Risk Screening for Elderly Patients
- Dr. Gould Customizes EHR System to Improve Continuity of Care for Cancer Patients
- Dr. Gustin Ho Uses EHRs to Engage Patients and Improve Health Care Quality
- Dr. Hebou Uses a Patient Portal to Improve Patient Participation and Health Care Quality
- Dr. Heslin Uses Health IT to Improve Diabetes Care
- Dr. Holsinger Discusses EHRs and Health Care Quality Improvement in a Rural Practice
- Dr. Jonathan Tolentino Improves Care Coordination through Emergency Department Alert System
- Dr. Kendrick Improves Care Coordination
- Dr. Kressly Uses Health Information Exchange to Improve Pediatric Immunization Rates
- Dr. Long Uses Health IT to Connect Patients to Community Resources
- Dr. Margot Savoy Uses Health IT to Improve Care Coordination for Patients with Diabetes
- Dr. Maselli Leverages Health IT to Increase Patient Engagement
- Dr. McQuade-Jones Finds the Right EHR for Her Clinic
- Dr. Michael Gilbert and the Benefits of Electronic Health Records with Patients and Beyond
- Dr. Pinho Searches for and Finds the Right EHR System
- Dr. Reed Uses Health IT to Help Her Patients Improve Health and Wellness
- Dr. Robinson Implements an EHR System in a Small Physician Practice
- Dr. Sahgal Uses an EHR System in Six Offices to Improve Diabetes Care
- Dr. Salesin Explains How Budget Cuts Prompted Him to Go Paperless
- Dr. Sarah Woolsey Uses Health IT to Improve Blood Pressure Control
- Dr. Saver Discusses How Meaningful Use is a Team Sport
- Dr. Sherril Rieux
- Dr. Sonnenberg Leverages Clinical Summaries to Improve Care Delivery
- Dr. Stasia Kahn
- Dr. Ted Wymyslo Discusses How Health Information Exchange Supports Meaningful Use
- Dr. Wohl Uses Health IT to Improve Health Care Quality
- Dr. Woodruff Discusses Selecting an EHR System
- Dr. Yeaman Overcomes EHR Implementation Challenges at Norman Regional Health System
- EHR Alerts Help Providers Deliver Higher Quality Care
- Electronic Health Records Inspire Dr. Fleur Sack to Reestablish Her Practice
- Emily Krohn Leads a Team-Based Approach to Improve Patient Outcomes at Boone County Health Center
- Emily Milton Helps Her Practice Achieve Meaningful Use and Improve Health Care Quality
- Foresight Family Physicians Overcomes Challenges and Achieves Meaningful Use
- James Spillane Uses Health IT to Improve Care Coordination in a Remote Region of Alaska
- Jo Lynne Varner Helps Her Practice Improve Health Care Quality and Patient Engagement
- Lisa Lyon Uses Health IT to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
- Nicole Heim Uses Health Information Exchange to Reduce Patient Readmissions
- Nurse Bolton Helps Her Rural Clinic Achieve Meaningful Use and Improve Health Care Quality
- Nurse Erin Stark Uses a Unique Approach to Implement Health IT in a Critical Access Hospital
- Paul Merrywell Helps His Health System Prevent Hospital Readmissions
- Pediatric Practice IT Manager Implements EHR System Designed to Accommodate Physician Workflow
- Peggy Patch Helps Her Federally-Qualified Health Center Build on Meaningful Use
- Raj Desai Leads an Effort to Implement E-Prescribing and Improve Patient Care
- Sandra Brown Brings Providers on Board and Uses Health IT to Improve Patient Care
- Sierra Vista Hospital
- Wesley Ratliff and Premier Healthcare Use Health IT to Build an Accountable Care Organization
- Health Information Exchange Case Studies
- Care Coordination Improved through Health Information Exchange
- MedAllies and the Direct Project Support Secure Exchange of Clinical Information in EHR Systems
- Successful Electronic Information Exchange through Direct Pilot Implementation with Cerner and the Lewis and Clark Information
- Vendors and Communities Working Together: A Catalyst for Interoperability and Exchange
- HIT Journeys
- A Step by Step Approach to Choosing an EHR
- All Island Gastroenterology
- Breaking Down the Barriers
- Cherokee Indian Hospital
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital
- Decrease in Hospital-wide Mortality Rate After Implementation of a Commercially Sold Computerized Physician Order Entry System
- Dr. Lisa Moreno
- Dr. Russell Kohl, Green Country Family Medicine
- Family Healthcare Network
- Financial Gain from EHR Adoption
- HIT Journey 2
- Health IT and Solo Practice: A Love-Hate Relationship
- Heart of Texas Community Health Center
- Lessons Premier Hospitals Learned About Implementing Electronic Health Records
- Life is Good with EHRs: Case History, Dr. Owen R. O'Neill, M.D.
- Making Meaningful Use Attestation Work, Using a Standalone EDIS
- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
- New Medical Office Going Electronic Ahead of 2015 Mandate
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Obama’s Health IT Leader Says Doctors Will Embrace Change
- Palm Beach Obstetrics & Gynecology PA
- Phoenix Children's Health Project
- Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative
- Practical Tips from Early Adopters
- Small and rural hospitals: Four Case Studies
- Solo Doctor Champions Health IT for Patients, Peers
- Thayer County Health Services
- Urban Health Plan
- What’s Keeping Us So Busy in Primary Care? A Snapshot from One Practice
- White River Rural Health Center
- Health IT Fellows
- Meaningful Use Case Studies
- Resource Center
- National Learning Consortium
- Regional Extension Centers (RECs)
- Workforce Development Programs
- Rural Health Resources
- Solutions: Overcoming Challenges to Meaningful Use in Practices
- Health Information Exchange (HIE)
- Million Hearts ®
- A Prescription for e-Prescribers: Getting the Most Out of Electronic Prescribing
- State Innovation and Implementation Resources
- eCQI: What It Is, and How It Can Help You
- Implementation Resources
- Community Health Peer Learning Program (CHP)