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Impetus and Edict: What the Latest CMS Data Standards Mean for EHRs – Regulatory Talk Series

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The latest policy update from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adds key provisions to the December 2022 proposed rule requiring adoption of a new NCPDP SCRIPT standard version. Both will require EHRs to redevelop different aspects of their roadmap simultaneously.

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Bonus Features – June 26, 2022 – Walgreens gets into clinical trials, ONC offering SDOH grants, and more

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The latest Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health IT funding opportunity will award grants to applicants working in two areas. The first is addressing health equity and SDOH using a combination of open-source technology and EHR systems. Applications are due Monday, Aug.

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3 Ways Consumers are Putting the Pressure on Health Plans

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We’re watching three trends that, if taken seriously, will surely help health plans capture their share of that $1 trillion healthcare improvement opportunity. million in 2022 and 16.3 Most of the technology aimed at automating prior authorization is built for a health plan or a provider, but not both. million this year.

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Data Quality Scrutiny, SDoH, Value-Based Care…What are the New Healthcare Truths of 2023?

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Many facets of healthcare remained in a state of flux at the close of 2022, as care practices that started during the pandemic found their way into the mainstream, and enthusiasm for new data sources and interoperability outpaced the realities of implementation. Be sure to check out last year’s New Healthcare Truths of 2022 ) 1.

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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

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Health data should be protected by a similar assessment requirement for health plans and providers to receive federal funds. Department of Justice should step up enforcement of the False Claims Act against medical providers who accept Medicare and Medicaid payments but fail to implement a reasonable level of cybersecurity.

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Not All QHINs Will Be Created Equal

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For the health IT community, 2022 has been a big year. . In January, the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) became a reality, and in October applications opened for organizations seeking designation as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs). The Case for Federal Agencies.

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Health Privacy and Security in the Time of TEFCA: Raising the Bar for Trusted Exchange

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The following is a guest article by Dave Cassel, Chief Customer Officer at Health Gorilla and Former Executive Director of Carequality Talking about privacy and security in health information exchange is tricky. Health IT Security reported just last month that the number of health records exposed rose from 21.1