July 2010
Breaking News
Final rule released on meaningful use of electronic health records
On July 13 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced two companion final rules addressing electronic health records. One regulation, issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), defines the minimum requirements that providers must meet through their use of certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology in order to qualify for the payments.
The other rule, issued by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), identifies the standards and certification criteria for the certification of EHR technology, so eligible professionals and hospitals may be assured that the systems they adopt are capable of performing the required functions, according to an HHS press release.
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Advancing infection prevention in the ambulatory setting
Experts are looking at infection control processes and outcomes in ambulatory settings as part of broader efforts to improve safety and quality. Read more
Regulatory Watch
Meeting requirements for mandatory corporate compliance.
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