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Using SNOMED-CT Concepts With E-Record Systems

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Meeting of ONC's Committee on Health IT Policy

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Work Group Calls for Database To Track Health IT Safety Risks

The Health IT Policy Committee's adoption and certification work group recently called for officials to establish a national database of safety hazards related to health IT system malfunctions. A patient safety organization would oversee the database and create safety reports to guide health care providers and policymakers. Government Health IT, Federal Computer Week.

CCHIT Calls for Scaling Back Scope of Federal EHR Certification Rules

The Certification Commission for Health IT sent comments calling for federal officials to refine the required standards for electronic health record certification. Meanwhile, eHealth Initiative and Premier submitted comments on CMS' proposed "meaningful use" rule. Modern Healthcare et al.

ISMP Develops New Guidelines to Promote CPOE Standardization

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has developed guidelines for computerized physician order entry systems to help health care providers combat drug safety problems. The group recommends a multidisciplinary approach to adopting the guidelines. Modern Healthcare.

Drummond Group Seeks To Become EHR Testing And Certification Body

Officials at the Drummond Group said the organization plans to seek the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's seal of approval to test and certify electronic health record systems under the requirements of the 2009 federal economic stimulus package. Healthcare IT News.

Hospitals Providing EHR Software as a Service for Small Physician Groups

Large hospitals and health care systems can share more patient records by leasing their electronic health record software to smaller physician groups. The practice also makes EHR software more affordable for small-scale health care providers. HealthLeaders Magazine.

Small, Mid-Size Physician Practices Could Face Barriers in Meeting 'Meaningful Use' Criteria

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Jason Mitchell of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Scott Macleod, a solo family physician in Virginia and David Johnson, a family physician in South Dakota, spoke with iHealthBeat about the challenges for physicians.

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DATA POINTS

When Will Your Organization Be Eligible for 'Meaningful Use' Incentive Payments?

Nearly half of health care professionals surveyed said their organization would be eligible for federal stimulus package incentive payments for the "meaningful use" of electronic health records by fiscal year 2011. Another 32% of survey respondents said their organization would qualify for the incentive payments by FY 2012.

FEATURES

'Defining Moment' for Health Information Exchange in California

by George Lauer, iHealthBeat Features Editor

Last week, California officials tapped a private, not-for-profit organization to lead efforts to develop a statewide health information exchange. Although there still isn't unanimity on how to proceed in some areas, the group's co-chairs are looking forward.

PERSPECTIVES

Health Care Is Local: In Search of Meaning at HIMSS '10

by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn

Far away from the glitz and glamour of the showroom floor at the annual HIMSS conference is the sleeves-rolled-up reality that local and community health information exchange activity is outpacing bigger, more complex and expensive state-wide exchange building.