After writing public comments on meaningful use, submitting grant proposals and trying to keep pace of healthcare reform, the comment period has just begun. With the formation of the Regional Extension Centers, State HIT coordinators being nominated, Health Information Exchanges gaining more traction and countless vendors trying to obtain your stimulus money, a CIO’s involvement […]
ONCHIT Establishing “Beacon Communities”
HHS and ONCHIT are making available $235 million to support a Beacon Community Program which will include $220 million “to build and strengthen health IT infrastructure and HIE capabilities,” including privacy and security measures for data exchange, within 15 communities. An additional $15 million will be provided for technical assistance to the communities and to […]