The newly released MACRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking offers good concepts with its “focus on outcomes and quality, says CIO John Halamka. But there’s one major component that has him concerned.
Interoperability, Usability Key Components of HELP Draft Bill
HIMSS Unveils Quality Measurement For Health IT
The Path Forward For Meaningful Use
Below is my assessment of the current Meaningful Use program and a proposal to better serve the needs of stakeholders. I’m likely going to violate many rules with this post. First, it’s over 1,500 words, which is not ideal for social media. Second, there are many who will find my conclusions politically unpopular. I’m not […]
Breaking Down Interoperability With Adam Gale, Part 2
Russell Branzell, President & CEO, CHIME, Chapter 1
State of Meaningful Use
Stage 2 modifications — “The relief I know the industry’s been wanting”
Focus of Stage 3: security, clinical decision support & patient engagement
Potential impact of a 90-day reporting period
CHIME’s Patient ID challenge
Crowdsourcing — “We’ve tried since day 1 for this to be 100 percent transparent.”
Aaron Miri, CIO, Walnut Hill Medical Center, Chapter 2
Attesting to MU as a new org
Prioritization challenges — “It’s keeping up with the demand.”
Focus on population health & HIEs
Information blocking — “It’s cost-prohibitive”
Pros and cons of being new – “There’s something to be said for tried and true practices.”
Solving the process improvement Rubik’s cube
George Hickman, EVP & CIO, Albany Medical Center, Chapter 2
Five Ways To Accelerate Interoperability
[Below is a summary of comments I made yesterday at the HIT Standards Committee meeting. For more information on what was reviewed at meeting, click here.] We are in a time of great turmoil in healthcare IT policymaking. We have the CMS and ONC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for Meaningful Use Stage 3, both of […]
Russell Branzell, President & CEO, CHIME, Chapter 1
Modified MU requirements — “It’s a recognition of where we are in the process.”
Reaching the halfway point
“Occasionally you need to make small course corrections to stay on track.”
Need for ‘enforceable’ standards — “It’s a cornerstone”
ONC’s leadership exodus
Hiring of CIO Mike McCoy — “We’re excited about having people who lived in the trenches.”