Earlier this week, the newly appointed National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. B. Vindell Washington met with reporters over coffee and doughnuts to discuss his vision for the agency's future while acknowledging the current federal administration is in its twilight … [Read more...] about ONC’s Washington on ‘leaning in’ toward health information sharing
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Nurses playing larger role in health IT
In recent times, nurses have begun to play an increasingly important role in health IT, holding positions such as chief nursing information officer and chief information officer and having a serious impact on health IT innovation. According to the HIMSS 2014 Nursing … [Read more...] about Nurses playing larger role in health IT
Health IT groups seek clarification on information blocking
Dive Brief: McKesson, athenahealth and 11 other health IT and provider organizations are urging HHS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health information Technology (ONC) to issue a proposed rule clarifying the meaning of information blocking and how enforcement … [Read more...] about Health IT groups seek clarification on information blocking
Cal INDEX-Empire Health Information Exchange merger will boost big data
Dive Brief: The California Integrated Data Exchange (Cal INDEX), a medical database launched in 2014 by Blue Shield of California and Anthem, announced plans to merge with the Empire Health Information Exchange. If approved, the merger would result in one of the … [Read more...] about Cal INDEX-Empire Health Information Exchange merger will boost big data
Report: Mobile health apps not keeping pace with privacy protections
Dive Brief: A new government report finds “key gaps” in HIPAA's ability to protect personal information generated by wearable fitness trackers and other mobile apps. The report, developed in conjunction with HHS Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Federal Trade … [Read more...] about Report: Mobile health apps not keeping pace with privacy protections