HIMSS News

Federal Affairs: Blumenthal Addresses HIMSS10 Attendees

3/5/2010 - The top themes of Dr. Blumenthal’s Keynote Address.

Federal Affairs: Office of the National Coordinator Announces the HHS Certification Process

3/5/2010 - At HIMSS10 this week, Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health IT, announced the release of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for the HHS Certification Process.

Congressional Affairs: Rep. Levin to Replace Rangel as Chair of Ways and Means

3/5/2010 - Also on Thursday, after Rep. Charles Rangel (D- NY) resigned his Chairmanship due a an ethics committee finding that he violated House gift rules, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) took the role of Chairman.

Congressional Affairs: Democrats Map Out Options for Passing Healthcare Reform

3/5/2010 - On Wednesday, President Obama urged Congress to complete its work on healthcare reform, while indicating support for applying reconciliation to pass a bill.

Congressional Affairs: Senate Considers Bill That Includes ARRA Clarification for Hospital-Based Providers

3/5/2010 - This week the Senate is considering HR 4213, the Tax Extenders Act, which would extend these programs through the end of 2010.

Congressional Affairs: Congress Passes Temporary Extension of Medicare Reimbursement Freeze

3/5/2010 - On Tuesday, on a vote 78-19, the Senate passed HR 4691.

HIMSS10 - Health IT Making A Difference In Patient Care

3/5/2010 - As leaders in health IT and management systems, HIMSS members have helped improve the delivery of healthcare.

Invitation to join the Patient Safety Virtual Global Discussion Forum (1-12 March 2010)

3/4/2010 - Patient Safety Virtual Global Discussion Forum, 1 - 12 March, 2010.