Healthcare Reform for Health IT: What will it mean for you and the industry
Healthcare reform is a top priority for President Obama and the 111th Congress. In its role as the leading authority on the appropriate implementation and use of Health IT, HIMSS provides multiple resources to equip its members to understand the opportunities for health IT in healthcare reform and federal healthcare reform activities. The Society educates and connects healthcare professionals through IT tools, resources, research, education and networking. Come back often to get the latest news, information and answers on healthcare reform and the impact of healthcare reform policy on our industry.
HIMSS Healthcare Reform Analyses
- Healthcare Reform Side-by-Side (12/29/2009)
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CRS Report for Congress: 501(c)(3) Hospitals and the Community Benefit Standard - (11/19/09)
- HIMSS Updated Recommendations for Health IT and Healthcare Reform - (11/2/09)
- Current Landscape of Healthcare Reform Legislation (8/13/2009)
- Affordable Health Choices Act, as introduced in the House - (7/16/2009)
- Affordable Health Choices Act, draft legislation released by the Senate HELP Committee (7/16/2009)
- Affordable Health Choices Act, draft legislation released by the Tri-Committee (7/8/2009)
- Health IT Policy and the 111th Congress, First Quarter Report - (5/9/2009)
- “Enabling Healthcare Reform Using Information Technology: Recommendations to the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress” - (3/21/2009)
In The News:
Federal Affairs - ONC Updates Online Organization Chart
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has posted an updated organizational chart, with links to bios of senior staff.
Federal Affairs - HHS Certification Process NPRM Posted in Federal Register
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for the HHS Certification Process has been officially released in the Federal Register.
Federal Affairs - HIT Standards Committee Implementation Workgroup Meets
The Health IT Standards Committee Implementation Workgroup held a meeting focused on “Lessons & Resources to Accelerate Adoption.”
