CMS releases proposed stage 3 MU ruling

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published a list of potential rules and requirements for the upcoming stage 3 meaningful use regulations.

Behavioral health EHRs on the rise

Many experts believe that health IT that caters to behavioral and mental health patients will become increasingly popular over the coming months.

What should physicians look for in an EHR vendor?

With so many organizations planning on investing in an EHR system in 2015, many are wondering how to choose the right vendor.

EHR adoption increases as industry aims to improve care quality and patient safety

As the health care industry aims to improve patient safety and care quality, more hospitals and providers plan to adopt new health IT in 2015.

Survey shows federal regulations may put strain on health care industry

Many health care providers of both large and small practices have experienced difficulties meeting the regulatory demands imposed by the Department of Health & Human Services.

PQRS deadline extended for providers using EHR reporting method

The CMS recently announced it has pushed the submission deadline for Physician Quality Reporting System participation to March 20.

IOM makes new suggestion for stage 3 MU

The IOM urged the government to include behavioral health data and patient socioeconomic status in the new regulations.

Report shows EHR integration improves lean production strategies

According to a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, EHR systems assist practices in lean production strategies. 

CMS announces success of recent ICD-10 testing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officially completed the first week of end-to-end ICD-10 testing.

CMS reminds EPs of MU Public Health Objectives deadline

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently sent out a reminder to eligible professionals striving to adhere to the stage 2 meaningful use requirements in 2015.

New study shows provider satisfaction with EHRs

A recent survey taken by Behavioral Healthcare magazine showed that its readers use their EHR systems for nearly all aspects of their day-to-day workflow and are satisfied with them.

Black Book gives insight into future HIE spending and expansion

The recent Black Book HIE survey highlighted how a shift from volume to value has pushed physicians to start investing in HIEs differently.

Studies link sleep apnea to osteoporosis

New research conducted by scientists at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, found a connection between sleep apnea and osteoporosis.

Why should providers adopt EHR systems?

Health care providers considering an investment in an electronic health record system should take note of the benefits EHRs can have on their workflow and patient outcomes.

AAFP highlights concerns for ONC interoperability plan [Video Blog]

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CMS releases new payment updates for MU penalties

The latest financial figures for meaningful use penalties and incentives were released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at the recent meeting of the Health IT Policy Committee.

HIMSS proposes 4 interoperability goals in statement to Congress

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society has released a position statement to Congress explaining the importance of interoperability to the success of health care technology.

Newly discovered stem cell can regenerate bone and cartilage

A groundbreaking study performed by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center found that the regeneration of bone and cartilage occurs in mice with the help of a specific stem cell in their bone marrow.