The biggest issue with the current regularly environment in health IT? Unless changes are made, physicians can’t practice medicine and vendors can’t innovate — and that simply won’t do, says Randy McCleese.
A Time of Uncertainty
Rethinking MACRA: How We Can Evolve From Here
A Deep Dive On The MACRA NPRM
Interoperability, Usability Key Components of HELP Draft Bill
Breaking The Cycle Of Negativity
In my various state, federal, and international roles, I interact with a large number of policy makers from the executive and legislative branches of government. I testify to them, write policy papers, and call their support staff frequently. At the moment in our society, there tends to be a general proclivity to be a criticizer […]
What Is Interoperability Anyway?
One of my most memorable experiences as an IT leader was working with a dissatisfied customer. I asked what requirements were unmet, what features were priorities, and what future state was desired. The answer was, “I’m not sure, but I know I’m not getting what I need.” The use of the term interoperability is being […]
The Standards Committee Work Ahead
On October 15, the Policy Committee and Standards Committee will meet to review the draft interoperability roadmap that will guide our work in the post Meaningful Use era. The draft to be presented is a work in process and will be iteratively improved over the next 4 months with multi-stakeholder input. Clarifying the Modern Healthcare story, […]
CHIME Asking For Flexibility, Clarification On Proposed MU Changes
In comments submitted late last week, CHIME offered general support for the Meaningful Use incentive programs, but is asking for additional flexibility with the proposed changes, which were released in late May. CHIME is asking that CMS allow providers to choose any three-month quarter for an EHR reporting period in the next federal fiscal year […]