Dentists: Don’t Forget HIPAA Compliance
Since the inception of HIPAA in 1996, its broad implications have affected all areas of health care including dentistry. And,...
ONC Touts its 10 Step Plan for Meeting Meaningful Use Privacy and Security Attestation Requirements
In a recent Tweet, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) stated: “Move into the 21st Century...
ONC Publishes Stage 2 EHR Technology Certification Criteria NPRM
On March 7, 2012, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the Department of Health...
HHS Extends Life of Temporary EHR Technology Certification Program
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Permanent HIT Certification Final Rule Published by ONC in Federal Register
January 7, 2011. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology...
EHR Incentive and Certification Criteria Final Rules Published in Federal Register
The EHR Incentive and Certification final rules were published in the Federal Register this morning, July 28, 2010. HIPAA.com provides...
Final Rules for EHR Incentives and Certification Criteria at OMB for Review
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received in early July for Executive Order (EO) 12866 Regulatory Planning and Review two...
ONC Releases Final Rule for Temporary HIT Certification Program
On Friday afternoon, June 18, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the Department of...
Final Rule on EHR Certification Programs Imminent
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its review of the Proposed Establishment of Certification Programs for Health Information...
HHS Publishes Proposed Rule for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
HHS published today in the Federal Register: “Medicare and Medicaid Programs–Electronic Health Record Incentive Program; Proposed Rule.” 75 FR 1844-2011....