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Not All QHINs Will Be Created Equal

Healthcare IT Today

By selecting a network that understands their unique needs, these entities can continue to serve their members and stakeholders – while gaining the broader access and connectivity that a large health information exchange (HIE) offers. . The Case for Federal Agencies. The Case for State and Regional Exchanges.

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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS

Health Blawg

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along.

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EHR Incentive Programs: Moving into the Next Stage

CMS.gov

Growing EHR Adoption and Meaningful Use. In January, we passed the 210,000 mark for the total number of providers, including nearly 200,000 eligible professionals, who received a Medicaid or Medicare incentive payment for successfully adopting, implementing, or upgrading or meeting meaningful use of EHR technology.

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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS

Health Blawg

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along.

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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS

Health Blawg

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along.

HIPAA 60
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS

Health Blawg

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along.

HIPAA 60
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS

Health Blawg

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along.

HIPAA 60