ONC and Interoperability: Challenge Accepted
In its annual report to Congress, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) urged progress in US health IT infrastructure through collaboration […]
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Category: Federal Health IT
CMS at NAMD: The Call for Better Mental Health Treatment
In the opening keynote session for the annual National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) Conference, Health and Human Services Director, Alex Azar, focused heavily on […]
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NASCIO 2018: Cloud Technology? Easier Said Than Done
Every year, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) holds a conference to meet with representatives from federal, municipal, international government and non-profit […]
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HIMSS NHIT Week: Nine Trends, One Theme
In early October, HIMSS celebrated National Health IT Week. With webinars, in-person meetings, and multiple articles daily, there was quite a bit of content to […]
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New Legislation, New Technologies: Addressing the Opioid Crisis
To counter our country’s opioid crisis, the government has been fighting to push the Support for Patients and Communities Act into a law, which would […]
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Medicaid. Transformed (via Andy Slavitt).
Medicaid beneficiaries represent the nation’s most in-need patient group. They also represent a demographic that could benefit the most from health IT innovation. That is […]
Read MoreMESC & PDX Made Simple
Portland is known for many things: it’s simple & cool vibe, incredible coffee, authentic culinary experiences and breathtaking views. We are excited to experience them […]
Read MoreBudget Officers Tackling Health IT at Annual Conference
Oklahoma’s largest city is home to unique attractions including the American Banjo Museum and the historic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel. This year, Oklahoma City […]
Read MorePatients are the Foundation for Healthcare Interoperability
The health IT world is buzzing about the role of “interoperability” in modernizing the United States healthcare system – and for good reason. The seamless […]
Read MoreHow Cause of Death Data Can Save Lives
Our nation’s opioid problem has quickly escalated from a crisis to a full-blown epidemic. As the death toll continues to rise, government officials are beginning […]
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