Interoperability The 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory is Here
Steven Posnack | December 22, 2015
Today, ONC released the 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA)—a coordinated catalog of existing and emerging standards and implementation specifications developed and used to meet specific interoperability needs. In short, the advisory provides a single resource for those looking for federally recognized, national interoperability standards and guidance.
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Connect for Care
Dr. Karen B. DeSalvo | December 11, 2015
On Tuesday, I spoke at the Bipartisan Policy Center about our vision for the near future where electronic health information is unlocked and securely accessible to achieve better care, smarter spending, and healthier people.
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Where to Find What You Need on the 2015 Edition Final Rule
Elise Sweeney Anthony | December 8, 2015
The 2015 Edition final rule was released earlier this fall and ONC has continued to update the landing page for the final rule with new resources, charts, and fact sheets. Our goal is to provide, in one place, educational resources that inform a variety of stakeholders.
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From the ONC Desk Happy National Rural Health Day! Learn How ONC is Helping Rural Providers Get Connected
Leila Samy | November 19, 2015
Today we celebrate the work of rural communities around the country that are working with ONC to bring health IT innovation into their practices, including initiatives that 1) help rural and poor communities locate financing and facilitate broadband connectivity to support health information exchange and telehealth infrastructure and 2) leverage health IT and Blue Button to improve care coordination for rural Veterans who seek care both within the VA and their local community providers.
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ONC Posts 2015 Edition Test Procedures for Public Comment and Additional Guidance for Health IT Developers
Steven Posnack | October 22, 2015
On October 16, 2015, ONC’s 2015 Edition Health IT Certification Criteria final rule published the Federal Register. That milestone has kicked-off a burst of activity necessary to formalize the 2015 Edition testing and certification processes.
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