Heathcare policy and regulation
Health information technology policy and regulation encompass guidelines, standards and laws designed to govern the use, management, exchange and protection of electronic health information. Read how federal, state and local rulemaking ensures data privacy, improves healthcare outcomes, enhances system efficiency, and maintains data security.
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22 Oct 2026
Developers, not doctors, should be held accountable for generative AI medical devices, providers say
Provider groups flocked to comment on a proposal from the Food and Drug Administration on regulating generative AI-backed medical devices. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2026
200+ stakeholders push back on CMS plan to cut third-party RPM payments
Various groups, including trade associations, health systems and RPM companies, are raising the alarm over the potential fallout from the CMS proposal. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2021
Delegates Call AMA to Advocate for Provider Info-Blocking Flexibility
Stakeholders said that ONC information-blocking regulations should not apply when providers believe data sharing could lead to mental distress. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2021
Feds Release Patient Matching Specification Draft for Public Comment
The agency released a specification draft of Project US@ which aims to improve patient matching and data exchange through a standard address format. Continue Reading
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21 May 2021
ONC Defines EHR Certification For SDOH Data To Pursue Health Equity
ONC released race and ethnicity data collection requirements for EHR certification that are set to improve data quality and advance health equity. Continue Reading
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20 May 2021
Few FL Medicaid Docs Stuck With Meaningful Use Attestation
After receiving the first-year meaningful use EHR incentives, most Florida Medicaid providers dropped out of the program. Continue Reading
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03 May 2021
EHR Vendor Fined $3.8M for Illegal EHR Kickback Scheme
EHR vendor, CareCloud Health, will pay a multi-million dollar fine after conducting an illegal EHR kickback scheme to boost EHR sales. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2021
Indian Health Service Requests Health IT Strategic Planning Aid
The Indian Health Service is requesting a partner to publish a new health IT strategic plan while it is in the midst of a health IT modernization. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2021
ONC Interoperability Rule Information Blocking Regulations Launch
Following a significant delay, ONC has officially put the 21st Century Cures Act information blocking provisions into effect. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2021
Pew Urges ONC to Expand USCDI to Boost Patient Data Exchange
Pew Charitable Trusts recommended three items for ONC to improve patient data exchange and public health. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2021
MO Sens Finalize Bill to Further Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
A Missouri Senator continues to push for the state to implement a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2021
EHR Data is as Effective as COVID-19 Contact Tracing Methods
Researchers found a 10.1 percent transmission risk percentage with EHR data, which was on par with traditional contact tracing methods. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2021
How ONC is Addressing EHR Clinician Burnout, Health IT Barriers
Since the passage of the HITECH Act, ONC has aimed to mitigate EHR clinician burnout and improve EHR satisfaction through regulations. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2021
athenahealth Fined $18.25M for Illegal EHR Kickback Scheme
athenahealth will pay a monumental fine after conducting three illegal marketing kickback schemes to increase EHR sales. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2021
API Adoption Can Accelerate Interoperability, Patient Data Exchange
API adoption can streamline patient access to data, promote the use of clinical decision support tools, and boost both interoperability and patient data exchange between providers. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2021
Micky Tripathi Named New National Coordinator for Health IT
Micky Tripathi will lead the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT under the Joe Biden administration. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2021
NQF Issues Guidelines for High EHR Data Quality, Quality Measures
The National Quality Forum responded to its initial environmental scan with its final recommendations for EHR data quality. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2021
How the ONC Interoperability Rule Could Mitigate COVID-19
Pew Charitable Trusts explained why the government needs to enforce the ONC interoperability rule to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2021
ONC Issues Health IT Developer Resource List for Interoperability Rule
The ONC issued three valuable resources for health IT developers to comply with the upcoming compliance dates for the interoperability rule. Continue Reading
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Quiz
28 Dec 2020
Get started on your HCISPP training with this practice quiz
Are you thinking of taking the HCISPP exam? If so, here's 10 practice questions from Sean P. Murphy's 'HCISPP All-in-One Exam Guide' to help get you started. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Dec 2018
Meaningful Use
In the context of health IT, meaningful use is a term used to define minimum U.S. government standards for electronic health records (EHR), outlining how clinical patient data should be exchanged between healthcare providers, between providers and insurers and between providers and patients. Continue Reading
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29 Dec 2017
accountable care organization (ACO)
An accountable care organization (ACO) is an association of hospitals, healthcare providers and insurers in which all parties voluntarily assume financial and medical responsibility for Medicare patients. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2017
ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology)
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, abbreviated ONC, is an entity within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2017
MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)
MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) is U.S. healthcare legislation that provides a new framework for reimbursing clinicians who successfully demonstrate value over volume in patient care. Continue Reading