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NIST To Review Data Encryption Processes Following NSA Allegations

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology—bedeviled by persistent allegations that its internationally recognized data encryption standards have been compromised by the National Security Agency—announced Friday it will undergo internal and independent formal reviews of its standards development processes for … Continue reading

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A Look At Health IT Adoption Around The World

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Every country, every government, every population is a participant in a global trial and error. Each one faces different circumstances and, therefore, approaches healthcare differently.  But, as world health leaders see it, everyone can learn from others’ struggles and successes … Continue reading

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Highlights Of Dr. Mostashari First Speech Since Stepping Down As ONC Chief

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Dr. Farzad Mostashari didn’t quite bare his soul to a bunch of hospital CIOs, but the man who was indefatigably buoyant as the nation’s federal health information technology czar did pull back the curtain a bit and offered an assessment … Continue reading

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Former ONC Chief Says Meaningful Use Stage 2 Delay Unlikely

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Though he no longer has authority over meaningful use regulations, former ONC chief Farzad Mostashari, MD, warned the audience at the CHIME Fall CIO Forum not to expect a delay in Stage 2 of the government’s EHR Incentive Program. He … Continue reading

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EHR “Note Bloat” Putting Patients At Risk

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Healthcare organizations with long-established electronic health records run the risk of “note bloat” and compromised patient safety unless they standardize physician documentation procedures and limit the amount of cutting-and-pasting doctors have to do, attendees of CHIME’s Fall CIO Forum heard … Continue reading

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Tips On What Not To Do In A Meaningful Use Audit

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We’ve all seen articles, interviews, and blog posts telling hospitals how to be prepared for potential audits of their meaningful use incentives. “Lessons learned” and “best practices” abound in an attempt to give advice about protecting those EHR incentives from … Continue reading

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ONC Exceeds Meaningful Use Goal For Rural Providers

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Is the EHR digital divide between robust tech-savvy large health networks and the smaller rural and critical access hospitals as deep and craggy as we keep hearing it is? Perhaps, but there has been substantive progress to date. ONC, in … Continue reading

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Six Ways For Boosting EHR Usability

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EHR usability is among the greatest barriers to digitizing America’s healthcare system. Electronic health records present a push toward modernization – transformation even –  but to fulfill the promise, industry insiders say, the clunky technology has to be made easier … Continue reading

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Despite Current Government Shutdown Meaningful Use Stage 2 Begins

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Despite the government shutdown, Stage 2 of the HITECH Act financial incentive program for electronic health records, which includes new security and privacy requirements, kicks off for hospitals on Oct. 1 as planned, federal officials confirm. Stage 2 is slated … Continue reading

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Environmental Intelligence Releases September 2013 EI Connections Newsletter

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Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its September 2013 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. Click Here to view: September 2013 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link to … Continue reading

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