Health IT Could Offer Basis for Reform, Blumenthal Asserts

CMS Physician Payment Proposal Includes New E-Reporting Measures

Yesterday, CMS released a draft Medicare payment plan that includes revised measures for electronic prescribing and quality reporting. The agency will accept public comment until Aug. 31 and plans to implement the new rule by the beginning of next year. Health Data Management.

Advisory Committees to ONC Announce Series of D.C. Meetings

The Health IT Policy Committee and the Health IT Standards Committee announced meetings in Washington, D.C., this month.  Discussion will focus on the definition of "meaningful use" of electronic health records and certification of EHRs. Health Data Management.

Cerner Poised To Take Advantage of Health IT Stimulus Provisions

The technology firm Cerner is in a prime position to boost its earnings as the federal stimulus law drives more health care providers to invest in health IT.  Cerner also has a promising overseas market, which accounts for 20% of the company's revenue. Investor's Business Daily.

Canadian Initiative Falls Short of National EHR Implementation Goals

A new report from Canada Health Infoway suggests that only 17% of Canadians have core electronic health records, despite CHI's $1.576 billion initiative to help 50% of residents obtain core EHRs by 2009. The program has pushed its 50% target back to 2010. Health Data Management.

Some Health Care Providers Concerned About Feasibility of Timetable for 'Meaningful Use'

Vice President of HIMSS Carla Smith, Paul Tang of the Health IT Policy Committee and Steve Waldren of the American Academy of Family Physicians spoke with iHealthBeat about proposed benchmarks for "meaningful use" of EHRs.

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What Percentage of U.S. Hospitals Will Meet All Metrics of 'Meaningful Use' by FY 2011?

Seventy-five percent of health IT professionals surveyed said that less than one-quarter of hospitals will be prepared to meet all of the metrics of "meaningful use" of electronic health records by the beginning of fiscal year 2011. Twenty percent of respondents predicted that 25% to 49% of hospitals will be able to meet all meaningful use metrics by FY 2011.

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Blumenthal: ONC To Promote 'Meaningful Use' Through NHIN

Stakeholders Weigh In on Draft Definition for 'Meaningful Use'

Latest Round of Stimulus Grants Will Help Fund EHR Efforts

AMDIS Urges Panel To Delay 'Meaningful Use' Target for CPOE

Blumenthal: ONC To Promote 'Meaningful Use' Through NHIN

CDC Launches Web Site To Help Firms Curb Obesity in Employees

Study: Flawed Insurance Payment Database Cost Consumers Billions

Bill Would Establish Health IT Loan Program for Small Practices

Electronic Claims Could Generate Major Health Savings, Report Says