HIDI Tech Connect - July 1

HIT Policy Committee Certification Workgroup To Meet July 14
MHA Staff Contact: Theresa Rogers
(7/1/09)

The HIT Policy Committee’s Certification/Adoption Workgroup will meet Tuesday, July 14. The committee will hear testimony from stakeholder groups, such as purchasers, vendors and users, on the certification process. Instructions for participating are available online. The work group is charged with making recommendations to the HIT Policy Committee on the adoption of certified electronic health records that support meaningful use, which includes certification, health information extension centers and workforce training.

New Web Site Focuses On Health Information Technology
MHA Staff Contact: Theresa Rogers
(7/1/09)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has created a new Web site focused on health information technology. The site provides information on Medicare and Medicaid incentives for electronic health records adoption, health information technology infrastructure and standards, and privacy and security.

MHA Comments On Draft Definition Of ‘Meaningful Use’
MHA Staff Contact: Theresa Rogers
(7/1/09)

MHA submitted comments on the draft definition of “meaningful use.” MHA believed the proposed time line was too aggressive and recommended that the focus of the initial year should be directed toward establishing a strong base. Once this is established, progress can be made in the future toward more complex objectives. MHA encouraged the committee to consider linking achievable objectives to defined and achievable stages of electronic health records adoption rather than targets set for 2011, 2013 and 2015.