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

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

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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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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What To Expect With HIPAA Omnibus Rule Enforcement

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Although the long anticipated Sept. 23 enforcement date for the HIPAA Omnibus Rule has arrived, many healthcare information security experts don’t anticipate an immediate surge in crackdowns on those who are not in compliance. There is strong reason to believe … 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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Preview Of Outcomes For Meaningful Use Stage 3

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As eligible providers throughout the healthcare industry prepares for the start of Meaningful Use Stage 2 in January 2013 of the CMS EHR Incentive Program, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) is starting to design Meaningful Use Stage 3 … Continue reading

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FDA Releases Final Rule On Mobile Health Apps

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance for mobile medical application developers, promising limited regulation for most health and wellness apps while applying risk-based standards to diagnostic and quasi-medical device apps. Click here to view Final Rule. … Continue reading

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The ONC Will Remain Important Post Meaningful Use

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You would be justified in wondering whether the Office of the National Coordinator might soon see its influence wane since EHR adoption having reached critical mass and meaningful use incentive funding dwindling toward the halfway point. But you’d be wrong, … Continue reading

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HIPAA Becomes More Diffucult Today With Omnibus Rule Compliance

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Leon Rodriguez, director of the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, is a serious looking guy. It would be no stretch to say intimidating, even, as the tall, broad-shouldered director represents the face … Continue reading

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HIPAA Omnibus Rule Makes Cloud Computing More Attractive For Healthcare

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Long looked upon warily by healthcare security experts, cloud technology could soon find more favor as new rules bring clarity and assign responsibility for privacy protections. That’s one of the conclusions from a recent study conducted by Porter Research and … Continue reading

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