Congress has been hard at work over the past two weeks reviewing and advancing numerous pieces of legislation to address the opioid crisis. Here is a rundown of key activity and specific legislation endorsed by HIMSS.
Category: Health IT
AHRQ-Funded Study Discusses Challenges in Using Data from EHRs to Improve Quality of Care
The study touches on topics of usability and functionality of health information technology such as EHRs for generating electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) reports and how the data from these reports could be used to support quality improvement.
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HHS Releases the Second Installment of Opioid State Targeted Response Grants
HIMSS’s chapters across the U.S. have prioritized opioid crisis relief and taken the initiative to explore health IT approaches to address the crisis.
Healthbox Joins Lineup for HHS Startup Day
HHS Startup Day Chicago aims to connect healthcare entrepreneurs with federal government about the latest innovative digital health technology.
Health IT Advisory Committee Approves USCDI Task Force Recommendations
The meeting topics included updates from the ONC Office of the Chief Scientist, a presentation on the ONC Consumer Guide, and a presentation from the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Task Force on their USCDI and Proposed Expansion Process r…
FDA Releases New Action Plan on Medical Device Safety
The new Action Plan outlines the FDA’s vision for how the FDA can continue to enhance its programs and processes to assure the safety of medical devices.
HIMSS Pennsylvania Chapters’ Advocacy Day Recap
The three Pennsylvania HIMSS chapters are working together to develop advocacy efforts focused on telehealth, the opioid crisis, veteran suicide and workforce development.
HIMSS EVP Carla Smith & 31 HIMSS Members Recognized as 2018 Most Powerful Women in HIT
HIMSS Executive Vice President Carla Smith was recognized as a health IT thought leader by Health Data Management, along with 31 members of HIMSS.
CMS Proposes Significant Changes to Meaningful Use Program and Interoperability Initiatives
On Tuesday, April 24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which includes modifications to the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record (EHR) Incentive Programs, and other proposed changes to interoperability initiatives at CMS.
