Government Health IT

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Facing ongoing and intense public scrutiny about its joint iEHR with the VA, more recent decisions to evaluate commercial options, and perceived absence from similar projects, such as Healtheway, OSEHRA and VLER, the top tech officials discuss challenges of balancing legacy systems with modernization.

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3 patient engagement lessons

Finding the right technology for patient segments, "beer and pretzel" communication and explanation of consent forms from trusted clinicians are three engagement strategies that worked for some Beacon Communities.

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Mostashari: Slow but steady interoperability progress

Farzad Mostashari told the Government Health IT Conference that the balance of regulatory and market-based solutions to health IT standards and process improvement is a work in progress, but making inroads.

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Medicaid managed care policies show state options under ACA

The range of managed care policies states have adopted in Medicaid modernization plans spotlight a variety of options that will be available for other states expanding eligibility under the ACA, but sound IT is still a common concern.

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April 24

Vermont HIE as a foundation for health reform

Vermont's HIE, managed by the nonprofit Vermont Information Technology Leaders, is seen as an enabler for the coordination and quality assurance the state will require of providers, as it moves to a largely single payer system in 2017.

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April 05

Medicaid consumer service and HIE

The inexorable trend towards consumer self-service and Illinois' public utility HIE as a foundation for coordinated care.

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Brill tells Senators Obamacare won't lower prices for patients

Although transparency about healthcare pricing will start the conversation, journalist Steven Brill says that it's only a start and it has limits. MORE

More than half of docs play in ACOs, PCMHs

A new survey finds that even among hose providers not participating in accountable care organizations or patient-centered medical homes, one-third expect to join in the near future. MORE

Rep. Honda tries again on bill for FDA office of wireless health

Mike Honda, a California Democrat, reintroduced a bill that would "cultivate a regulatory framework on wireless health issues," and develop an mHealth support program within HHS. MORE

OIG: Medicare system needs more USB security

Medicare claims standard systems have been vulnerable to breaches and malware, the OIG found in a report, recommending the testing contractor boost its security plan sooner rather than later. MORE