Search results for "Health information technology"
Preserving the clinical relationship in the age of digital health
The U.S. health care system is headed toward a profoundly digital future. Provider organizations around the country are adopting and updating their health information technology (HIT) infrastructures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/residents.htm
1 Jul 2015
CCHIT develops tool to help ACOs achieve goals
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) has developed an assessment and planning tool called the CCHIT Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Health Information Technology (HIT) Framework to help ACOs anticipate the costs and resources needed to start and maintain a successful HIT infrastructure.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/8.htm
25 Jun 2013
What's the benefit of patient, family engagement?
Four reasons can encourage physicians to put more effort into increasing partnership with patients and families, which in turn improves communication, transparency, and accountability.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/whats-the-benefit-of-patient-family-engagement.htm
1 Apr 2019
Using personal health records for chronic care coordination
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is working on a project for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology about personal health records (PHRs), rural health and care coordination.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/04/8.htm
4 Jun 2013
New rules change handling of patient data
Under new rules, patients must have access to their electronic health information as soon as it is available. But there are also a few exceptions that allow some flexibility on what is released when.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/new-rules-change-handling-of-patient-data.htm
1 Apr 2021
Survey on physician interest in the EHR meaningful use incentive
The HIMSS health information technology organization is conducting a survey to gauge physician interest in Medicare incentives for meaningful use of a qualified electronic health record system.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/7.htm
19 Apr 2011
Last chance to register for Webinar on EHR meaningful use
On Aug. 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET, ACP and AmericanEHR Partners are holding a free Webinar, “Meaningful Use and Its Implications For Your Practice,” featuring David Blumenthal, FACP, national coordinator for health information technology, and Michael Zaroukian, FACP, chief medical information officer for Michigan State University.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/10.htm
3 Aug 2010
Chronic care management codes worthwhile if done right
To ensure proper billing of the chronic care management codes, it is important that clinical staff or clinicians keep a record of time spent with participating patients and that the care coordination is appropriately documented and clinically necessary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2017
Prominent speakers addressed Board of Governors at fall meeting
The September meeting of the ACP Board of Governors featured Don Berwick, MD, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, who spoke about health care and delivery system reform. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius addressed the Governors through a video message and introduced Dr. Berwick. David Blumenthal, FACP, MPP, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, also spoke to the Governors about fostering the meaningful use of electronic health records.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/13.htm
19 Oct 2010
Understanding MIPS, how much patients cost 'the system'
As physicians convert to the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, they will eventually be required to consider the cost of care they deliver to patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/tips.htm
1 Apr 2017