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CHIME and 62 of its member organizations have called for the urgent extension of telehealth flexibilities enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter, sent to Congressional leaders on Dec. 3, argues that maintaining these policies for at least two additional years is crucial to ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare for millions of Americans. The organizations […]
CHIME’s policy wonks are reveling in the details of healthcare IT-related regulations and laws (all in varying stages of promulgation) so you don’t have to; that’s the message from the organization’s VP of Public Policy Mari Savickis. But what she does need from members is the willingness to keep CHIME up to date on just […]
In this podcast interview, Scott MacLean talks about “the fundamental infrastructure” that enables MedStar to deliver quality care, why he sought a position on CHIME’s Board of Trustees, and the enormous impact individuals can have by taking community walks.
Even for organizations like UCHealth that have been using OpenNotes for years, complying with the Information Blocking regulation has been a struggle, says CT Lin, MD, who provides a summary explaining the ‘why’ and the ‘how.’
No one knows better than healthcare IT leaders how digital health regulations might remove a barrier or disrupt care, which is why it’s more important than ever for CIOs to find their voice – and use it, says Liz Johnson.
The healthcare ecosystem in the United States was a “sprawling, disconnected patchwork” long before HITECH. And although the incentive program is flawed, it’s still helping to move the industry in the right direction, says researcher Yiscah Bracha.
Although there was much to consider in creating a set of cybersecurity guidelines, the important feedback the industry-led group received, according to Erik Decker, was to make sure it was “concise.”
While it’s true that “a rising tide raises all boats,” when it comes to finding interoperability solutions, it’s important to realize that smaller boats have a different set of needs – and resources, says Chuck Christian.
As its core, the problem with interoperability seems simple: providers want a standard way to connect with a broader community. So what’s the solution? That, says Chuck Christian, is the question.
When it comes to improving medical device security – which entails facilitating collaboration between providers and device manufacturers – there are no small victories, according to CHIME’s policy leaders.
