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08/23/2010
The federal government's "meaningful use" incentive program addresses the well-documented financial barriers to electronic health record adoption, but fails to take into account the environment and local context of an organization. By Nir Menachemi
08/12/2010
The final rule defining how health care providers must demonstrate "meaningful use" of electronic health records to qualify for incentive payments includes relaxed criteria, expanded eligibility and clarifications about the incentive program payout schedules. By Protima Advani
08/05/2010
The final rule on "meaningful use" offers many improvements over previous drafts, but challenges remain that may make it difficult for physicians to meet the requirements, especially those in solo and small practices. By Steven J. Stack, M.D.
07/29/2010
The California Health Information Partnership and Services Organization is gearing up to help 6,187 primary care providers demonstrate "meaningful use" of electronic health records. However, the lack of clarity in several areas adds a layer of uncertainty to an already complex set of rules, regulations and timelines that are not well aligned. By Speranza Avram
07/20/2010
Federal officials got it pretty right with last week's release of the final rule on the "meaningful use" of electronic health records. The rule offers objectives that matter, have public support and can be significantly changed by EHRs. By Steven Findlay
07/13/2010
There is great promise for personal health records, yet consumers' privacy and other concerns have held back widespread adoption. Establishing a regulatory framework specific to PHRs is a good first step to encouraging their use. By Deven McGraw and Harley Geiger
06/18/2010
I believe the final "meaningful use" regulations will get it more right than wrong and most hospitals and physicians will recognize that. But if not, we must be prepared to move to Plan B. By Bruce Merlin Fried, Esq.
06/07/2010
With CMS proposing new rules for telehealth credentialing, telecommunications providers entering the health care sphere and positive results from telehealth pilots, it's clear the future of telehealth adoption is bright. Still, reimbursement remains the top barrier to telehealth adoption. By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
05/24/2010
Telemedicine may be a key to health care reform rather than just an expensive and intrusive technology. Its economic viability still must be proven conclusively, but its as-yet unrealized potential is needed to successfully reform the U.S. health care system. By Louis Bransford, Charlie Nahabedian and Vince Waterson
05/17/2010
We must better understand and respect market forces, harness them to our advantage and align them with good policy when developing health information exchanges. Unfortunately, it does not appear that "meaningful use" requirements and payments -- the market forces -- will optimally favor state HIE programs. By Jonah Frohlich
05/06/2010
Social media is here to stay in health care and will evolve quickly. There may be regular news reports of privacy violations, dangerous misinformation and fraud promoted via social media, but these reports are not likely to stop a wave of innovation and conversation. By John Sharp
04/29/2010
The U.S. will need tens of thousands more health IT workers to effectively meet the goals of the HITECH Act. Oregon has taken significant steps to meet these new work force demands, and the state's efforts could provide useful lessons to other states lagging behind. By Jo Isgrigg
04/19/2010
The new health care reform law includes a health IT grant program for long-term care facilities, but the funding allocated for this program is paltry at best. In addition, the reform law includes other provisions that could undermine economic support for health IT altogether. By Bruce Merlin Fried, Esq.
04/06/2010
Proposed health IT rules are on par with the far-reaching impact of auto, environmental, food, drug and airline regulations. Health care providers should commit to a transformation in the health care system that might not necessarily net them additional income but will without question benefit patient care. By Steven Findlay
03/26/2010
Stage 1 of the proposed "meaningful use" rule does not require hospital participation in health information exchanges, but hospitals that invest in platforms for data exchange with physician offices and other post-acute care facilities stand to gain a competitive advantage in their local markets. By Protima Advani