Monthly Archives: February 2012
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February 9, 2012The Medical Group Management Association has sent a very powerful message on February 1, 2012 to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to take immediate action to help alleviate payment disruptions that have occurred due to the transition … Continue reading
Posted in HIPAA 5010 | Tagged EHR, EHR Consulting, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, HHS, HIPAA 5010 | Leave a comment4 Key Benefits of Cloud Computing to Healthcare
February 8, 2012Cloud computing is a topic that is getting a lot of attention lately especially when it comes to applying the technology to healthcare. With so many people weighing in on the topic, it may seem quite difficult at times to … Continue reading
Posted in Cloud Computing | Tagged Cloud, Cloud Computing, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Best Practices, EHR Consulting, EHR Hosting, EHR Implementation, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, Healthcare, Managed Network Services, Patient Experience | Leave a commentCMS’ Tavenner Spotlights Innovation
February 7, 2012Marilyn Tavenner, acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressed urgency in pressing forward with the “triple aim” goals of better individual healthcare, better population health and lower costs called for in the health reform law. Click on … Continue reading
Posted in Health IT | Tagged CMS, CMS EHR Incentives, CMS Policy, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, EHR Incentives, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Services, ONC | Leave a commentONC Reveals Mobile Data Best Practice Initiative
February 6, 2012The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, working with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, has launched a Privacy & Security Mobile Device project. Click on the link to … Continue reading
Posted in Health IT | Tagged EHR Consulting, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Standards, HHS, medical practice best practices, ONC | Leave a commentONC Chief Expects Big Year Ahead for Data Exchange
February 3, 2012Health information exchange will ramp up significantly in 2012 because the necessary elements of interoperability will be in place, ONC chief Farzad Mostashari, told the Health IT Policy Committee at a meeting Feb. 1. Click on the link to view entire … Continue reading
Posted in Electronic Health Records | Tagged CMS Policy, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health Information Exchange, Health IT, Health IT Information Security, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, Health IT Standards, HHS, HIE, HIE Standards, Meaningful Use, ONC, ONC Strategic Plan | Leave a commentThe Benefits of Managed Network Services to Medical Practices
February 2, 2012Small and medium-sized medical practices that remain hesitant about Managed Network Services are not realizing the value or the peace of mind that comes with having this service. Some of the advantages of using a Managed Network Services provider that … Continue reading
Posted in Health IT | Tagged EHR Cloud Hosting, EHR Hosting, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Information Security, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, Healthcare, HIPAA Compliance, Managed Network Services, medical practice best practices | Leave a commentONC Puts Spotlight On Mobile Security
February 1, 2012The ONC’s Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO) recently launched a Privacy & Security Mobile Device project, and is at work achieving its stated goals. Click on the link to view entire article written by Bernie Monegain, Editor with … Continue reading
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