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
- Overview Presentation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- Summary of Key Health Information Technology Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (June 1, 2010)
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Overview of Health IT Related Provisions (4/28/2010)
- Health IT Provisions Included in Healthcare Reform Legislation (3/23/10)
- 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:
Nebraska Launches Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
Earlier this month, Nebraska became the 44th state to launch its Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.
House Expected to Vote on Repeal of Medical Device Tax
HR 436, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011 (PMIA) is expected to be voted on in the House of Representatives in upcoming weeks.
Senate HELP Committee Discusses Delivery System Reform
On Wednesday, May 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on “Identifying Opportunities for Health Care Delivery System Reform: Lessons from the Front Line,” where three witnesses testified on the progress they have made in the private sector reforming healthcare systems to achieve quality care, better health outcomes, and lower costs.
