May 2011 — Vol. 6, No. 5
Theme: More on Meaningful Use

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Meaningful Use - Q/A for Ambulatory Providers

by Chris DeMeo, Member, HIMSS Digital Office Task Force
When an eligible physician is employed by a group practice, who gets the EHR incentive money, the individual doctor or the practice? Find the answer from Chris DeMeo, a member of the Digital Office Task Force and an attorney with Munsch, Hardt, Kopf & Harr, P.C., in Houston, Texas. Read More>>

HIMSS Digital Office: Looking Ahead at the Medicare ACO Shared Savings Proposed Regulations

by Sanin Rahman, MBA, Arcadia Solutions
The regulations proposed by the CMS around the structure and formation of Accountable Care Organizations have taken cues from vanguard pilot programs. Read More>>

$50,000 Fine Imbedded within Meaningful Use Objectives

by Drew Nietert, CPHIMS, Member, Digital Office Task Force
While the title of this article is meant to capture your attention, its truth is unquestioned. Read More>>

EHR Vendor Selection: The 5-Step Guide

by Tony Khuu, Member, HIMSS Digital Office Task Force
EHR vendor selection can be a complex and time-consuming task. Choosing the right EHR system is an important decision, which should be planned in advance. Read More >>

Learning More About...the Connecticut Regional Extension Center

The Digital Office talked with Steve Ruth, consultant at SMC Partners, LLC, for the Connecticut Regional Extension Center. Read More >>

Social Media in Health Care - What's Up Doc?
(Part 2 of 3)

by Drew Nietert, CPHIMS, Member, HIMSS Digital Office Task Force
Brett and Sam stare at Hooligan's doorway, not wanting to tread the threshold that held them captive for years. But they had to intervene. Read More >>

Four Finalists Announced for HIMSS Ambulatory Care Davies Award

Rather than wait to make an appointment or learn lab results, today's patients can go online to complete either of these tasks. Physicians may share information via tablet computer during an office visit with improved point of care delivery resulting from the best use of health IT. Leveraging efficiencies of the electronic health record, four independent physician practices have earned the position of finalist for the 2011 HIMSS Ambulatory Care Davies Award of Excellence, a pre-eminent industry award used to educate the industry on best practices. Read More >>

Two Finalists Announced for HIMSS Public Health Davies Award

When it comes to tracking disease outbreak, childhood immunizations, or illness during natural disasters, public health professionals often rely on health information technology systems to gather valuable data and alert clinicians and other healthcare professionals on life-threatening medical situations.  Citing the beneficial role such health IT systems play in public health surveillance and management, HIMSS announces two finalists for its HIMSS Public Health Davies Award of Excellence. Read More >>

HIMSS Launches ICD-10 PlayBook

In a collaborative effort to provide ongoing and reliable resources on ICD-10 compliance, HIMSS, working with more than 20 contributing organizations, has launched this free, web-based guide with updated and interactive information to help healthcare providers understand, and follow, the necessary steps to meet ICD-10 deadlines. Access the ICD-10 PlayBook.

Read more on the HIMSS Blog from John Casillas, Senior Vice President, HIMSS Business-Centered Systems and Juliet A. Santos, MSN, CCRN,FNP-BC, Senior Director, HIMSS Business-Centered Systems. Read More >>

News Briefs

Federal Affairs Networking Exchange Set for June

CMS to Host ICD-10 National Testing Day

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) free Accelerated Development Learning Sessions

Childs Medical Clinic Receives Nation's First Fundings within CMS Medicare Pathway

Better Clinical Analytics Means Better Clinical Care