Blumenthal: Patient Care, Not Tech, Will Drive Meaningful Use
Nov 19, 2009 11:57 AM
National health IT coordinator Dr. David Blumenthal dropped a big hint about upcoming criteria for giving out e-health records grants. He advised healthcare IT managers to focus on "goals of care" rather than technology.
Blumenthal: Tear Down E-Health Barriers
Nov 16, 2009 02:29 PM
The U.S.'s top e-health official urged healthcare organizations to tear down the barriers to effective exchange of e-health records in a message to healthcare providers.
Are Healthcare IT Grants Worth The Hassle?
Nov 4, 2009 11:36 AM
While the U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) promises big bucks to healthcare providers that implement effective IT solutions, healthcare providers wonder whether IT adoption is worth the effort. Speaking at a two-day hearing of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthcare providers said healthcare IT is a go ...
E-Health Privacy Regulations Draw Congressional Fire
Nov 2, 2009 02:13 PM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an interim final rule to beef up penalties for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA), as several Congressmen criticize the agency for leaving dangerous loopholes in the law.
