EHR Incentive Programs: Where We Go Next
Where We’ve Been As we mentioned in a speech last week, the Administration is working […]
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A Presidential Innovation Fellow’s View on APIs, Patient Empowerment, and Improving Health Outcomes
For the past year, I have been honored to serve my country as a Presidential […]
Shining a Light on Secure Health Big Data and Digital Privacy
Through the proliferation of software applications and mobile technology, the amount of identifiable health information being collected, analyzed, and used is growing exponentially. As the volume, velocity, and variety of such information activities continue to grow, ONC is looking at how to protect that information from potential risks that may arise from unknown and inappropriate use.
ONC Beacon Communities: A Proving Ground for Health IT and EHRs
As a physician, I’m trained to rely on proven methods and seek evidence that new […]
Practical Information From HHS About Privacy, Security and Health IT: ONC’s Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
In the draft Interoperability Roadmap, ONC committed to helping individuals, providers, and the health and […]
The Digital Consumer: How Patient Generated Health Data and Health IT Can Help Improve Care
Data rests at the heart of health IT’s capacity to help improve care quality and […]
Health IT Enabled Quality Improvement: A Vision for Better Health and Health Care
Today we are pleased to publish Health IT Enabled Quality Improvement: A Vision to Achieve […]
Report to Congress on HITECH: Significant progress in adoption and use of EHRs
Today HHS and ONC submitted the annual report to Congress on progress on the HITECH […]
South Cove Community Health Center Uses Electronic Health Records to Increase Patient Follow Ups
Leads to Increased Cancer Screening and Better Diabetes Management The nation’s 62 Regional Extension Centers […]
Immunization Information Systems Help Track Vaccinations
Did you know there are health IT tools that can help you and your providers […]