HHS issues final rule to enhance the reliability, transparency, accountability, and safety of certified health information technology

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Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued a final rule that emphasizes the importance of protecting public health and safety while also strengthening transparency and accountability in the ONC Health IT Certification Program (“Program”). The “ONC Health IT Certification Program: Enhanced Oversight and Accountability” final rule Continue reading HHS issues final rule to enhance the reliability, transparency, accountability, and safety of certified health information technology→

Deloitte 2016 Survey of US Physicians Findings on HIT and EHRs

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Since 2011, the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions has surveyed a nationally representative sample of US physicians on their attitudes and perceptions about the current market trends impacting medicine and future state of the practice of medicine. In 2016, 600 primary care and specialty physicians were asked about a range of topics on the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act Continue reading Deloitte 2016 Survey of US Physicians Findings on HIT and EHRs→

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Clarifying Questions and Answers Related to the July 6, 2015, CMS/AMA Joint Announcement and Guidance Regarding ICD-10 Flexibilities

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  Question 1: Where can I find more information about ICD-10? (new 08/18/2016) Answer 1: Many resources remain to help providers with ICD-10 questions. Please refer to the CMS ICD-10 webpage for informational resources. A step-by-step resource list is available to help you quickly locate important contacts.   Question 2: Does the Guidance mean there is a delay in ICD-10 Continue reading Clarifying Questions and Answers Related to the July 6, 2015, CMS/AMA Joint Announcement and Guidance Regarding ICD-10 Flexibilities→

Nearly half a physician’s day is now filled by data entry into EHRs and administrative desk work

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AMA Study: Technological, Administrative Demands Cutting Into Physicians’ Face Time With Patients EHRs and clerical tasks make the care environment more complex and contribute to physician burnout Technological and administrative obstacles are significantly cutting into available time for physicians to engage with patients. Nearly half a physician’s office day is now filled by data entry into electronic medical records (EHRs) Continue reading Nearly half a physician’s day is now filled by data entry into EHRs and administrative desk work→