Healthcare Reform for Health IT: What will it mean for you and the industry
Healthcare reform is a top priority for President Obama and the 111th Congress. In its role as the leading authority on the appropriate implementation and use of Health IT, HIMSS provides multiple resources to equip its members to understand the opportunities for health IT in healthcare reform and federal healthcare reform activities. The Society educates and connects healthcare professionals through IT tools, resources, research, education and networking. Come back often to get the latest news, information and answers on healthcare reform and the impact of healthcare reform policy on our industry.
HIMSS Healthcare Reform Analyses
- Overview Presentation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- Summary of Key Health Information Technology Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (June 1, 2010)
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Overview of Health IT Related Provisions (4/28/2010)
- Health IT Provisions Included in Healthcare Reform Legislation (3/23/10)
- Healthcare Reform Side-by-Side (12/29/2009)
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CRS Report for Congress: 501(c)(3) Hospitals and the Community Benefit Standard - (11/19/09)
- HIMSS Updated Recommendations for Health IT and Healthcare Reform - (11/2/09)
- Current Landscape of Healthcare Reform Legislation (8/13/2009)
- Affordable Health Choices Act, as introduced in the House - (7/16/2009)
- Affordable Health Choices Act, draft legislation released by the Senate HELP Committee (7/16/2009)
- Affordable Health Choices Act, draft legislation released by the Tri-Committee (7/8/2009)
- Health IT Policy and the 111th Congress, First Quarter Report - (5/9/2009)
- “Enabling Healthcare Reform Using Information Technology: Recommendations to the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress” - (3/21/2009)
In The News:
Wisconsin Submits HIE Plan to ONC
The Wisconsin Relay of Electronic Data (WIRED) for Health Board has submitted its plan for a statewide electronic health information exchange network to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
Meaningful Use Webinars Now Available On Demand
HIMSS’ six-part series on the final rules and certification and criteria concerning meaningful use of health IT is now available on demand through the HIMSS eLearning Academy.
Next Virtual Conference Focuses on Meaningful Use of Health IT
Registration for the HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo, November 3-4, 2010, is now open. The educational program will feature two education tracks that focus on the many aspects and opportunities for achieving meaningful use in different care settings, including community hospitals and clinical practices.
