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Hawaii selects CGI to build health insurance exchange

 Mary Mosquera December 10, 2012
CGI will develop, test and maintain the Hawai'i Health Connector, and establish eligibility, enrollment, plan management, reporting systems.
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Could ICD-10 have as big a financial impact as the mortgage crisis? Yes. Here's why.

Michael F. Arrigo October 17, 2011
Based on CMS projections combined with an estimated risk rate, the numbers total a sum equal to the loan portfolio write-down by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This top line reimbursement risk could redistribute healthcare wealth enough to trigger bankruptcies, consolidations, mergers, and radical shifts in health IT companies and products.
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CMS unveils quality compare finder portal

 Mary Mosquera August 05, 2011
CMS offers single portal for consumers to link to quality compare data about hospitals, nursing homes and physician offices to make informed choices about health care.
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A look inside AMA lobbyists' role in the ICD-10 delay

 Alex Bronstein-Moffly April 17, 2012
The battle plan, fought on two fronts, yielded an early if tactical victory in the one-year compliance delay that HHS proposed last week. But is the AMA's war to oppose ICD-10 over?
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Some states to partner with HHS on insurance exchanges

 Mary Mosquera October 08, 2012
While 14 governors to date have said they will create a state-based insurance exchange, a number of states will partner with feds initially.
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ONC will create animated videos to explain health IT

 Mary Mosquera July 12, 2011
ONC will hire vendor to design one or two animated videos of 10 minutes or less to help consumers understand value of health IT tools.
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Music Video: The Meaningful Yoose Rap

 Eric Bailey July 31, 2012
In this stylish music video, Dr. HITECH (aka Ross D. Martin, MD, MHA of the the American College of Medical Informatimusicology) breaks down how eligible providers get their incentive Benjamins (read: funds) from CMS through meaningful use of EHRs. Directed by Ishu Krishna. Originally posted on YouTube on March 11, 2011. Source: The American College of Medical Informatimusicology http://www.ACMImimi.org
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Impact of ACA ruling upon Medicaid Patients in Louisiana

 Government Health IT Staff August 21, 2012
Ron Ritchey, MD, chief medical officer at eQHealth Solutions, explains how the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act may affect Louisiana residents on Medicaid. Source: eQHealth Solutions http://www.eqhealthsolutions.com/
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Unleashing the Power of Open Data and Innovation for Healthcare

 Eric Bailey August 07, 2012
In this speech at a meeting of the Commonwealth Club of California, Todd Park, U.S. Chief Technology Officer and former CTO of HHS, explains how the Health Data Initiative and advances in technology will continue to improve the availability and effectiveness of healthcare as well as create more jobs for Americans. Source: The Commonwealth Club of California http://www.commonwealthclub.org
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VistA open source will 'morph' to VA-DOD joint EHR, VA CIO says

Mary Mosquera September 01, 2011
Open Source Electronic Health Record Agent will enable VA and DOD to move toward an open, modular architecture that uses standard non-proprietary interfaces.
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HHS proposed rule on disclosure highlights access reports

 Mary Mosquera May 27, 2011
The awaited proposed rule on accounting of disclosures of electronic health information promises, among other things, to accelerate access reports to individuals.
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VA open source agent set to go live

 Mary Mosquera August 29, 2011
The Open Source Electronic Health Record Agent (OSEHRA) is the next step in the two departments moving toward an open, modular architecture, VA CTO says.
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VA awards contract to provide SoundCure Serenade to treat tinnitus

Industry News Release August 13, 2012
American soldiers returning from service abroad and other veterans who suffer from debilitating tinnitus now have access to advanced treatment covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Starting Aug. 15th, the VA will begin providing SoundCure™ Serenade® customized sound therapy for veterans suffering from tinnitus, or "ringing in the ears."
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How HIPAA final rule and meaningful use could drive data security

 Mary Mosquera January 21, 2013
The HIPAA final rule doesn't change requirements for meaningful use of EHRs, but combined, the two may finally realize privacy and security of health information.
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CMS to launch 'medical neighborhood' pilot this month

 Mary Mosquera January 10, 2013
TransforMED, VHA, Phytel will help 15 provider communities in 15 states to redesign their practices, coordinate care and reduce costs in CMS Innovation Center pilot.
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HIEs expand to 255 to meet health system changes

Mary Mosquera July 14, 2011
Unprecedented amount of patient health information is being exchanged, as lab results top types of data being shared, report says.
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CMS answers more provider questions on meaningful use

 Mary Mosquera May 09, 2011
CMS will also host an education call May 19 for providers about how to meet meaningful use requirements and verify it for attestation.
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Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Interagency Program Office Awards iEHR System Integration Contract to Systems Made Simple

 Industry News Release October 09, 2012
Systems Made Simple, Inc. (SMS), a leading provider of IT systems and services to support critical architecture, data, and application challenges in the healthcare industry, today announces its contract award to provide management and technical support services for the Integrated Electronic Health Record (iEHR) initiative.
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CMS taps Terremark cloud services for insurance exchanges

 Mary Mosquera August 19, 2011
CMS will use the vendor's cloud computing platform for its Healthcare.gov's insurance plan finder and for IT system service of state health insurance exchanges.
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HIMSS Media Announces The Launch of HIMSSwire

 Industry News Release October 18, 2012
MedTech Media, a division of HIMSS Media, announced today the launch of HIMSSwire (www.himsswire.com), a custom content news service for healthcare professionals, accessible through feeds on a network of healthcare websites.
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