In its role as the leading authority on the appropriate implementation and use of health IT, HIMSS has developed the Meaningful Use OneSource to equip our members and other interested organizations to prepare for the Meaningful Use and Certification Criteria and Standards regulations. The Meaningful Use OneSource is a repository of hundreds of documents, tools, and links to other knowledge available on the Internet. Within this authoritative knowledge resource you will find everything you need to know about meaningful use. Meaningful Use OneSource has the answers to your questions on:
- How to meet the meaningful use and certification criteria
- How to receive the Medicare and Medicaid incentive funding and avoid penalties
- How to practically and successfully implement meaningful use in your organization.
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The Meaningful Use OneSource is a dynamic and living body that will be continuously updated with the latest research and thought capital. You will also find recently released updates on federal and state laws and regulations; updated Web links; new podcasts, tools, and more. Visit the site regularly so that you are always on top of the latest developments and fully equipped to implement and manage meaningful use in your organization.
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Table of Contents
The Basics: Meaningful Use 101
Definitions and Terms
Legislation and Regulations
Hot Issues and Deadlines
Qualifying for Meaningful Use and Funding
Certification
Standards
Medicare/Medicaid Funding
Meaningful Use For Hospitals
Meaningful Use For Ambulatory Practices
Quality Measures and Reporting
Putting MU Into Practice
EHR Assessment, Selection & Implemention
Privacy And Security
Education and Workforce Development
Quality Improvement
Population Health
Patient-Centered Education
Emerging Technologies
State Initiatives
Health Information Exchange
Latest News:
Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Other Proposed Rules Expected in February
The Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT) is scheduled to release notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Meaningful Use Stage 2 and the Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria in February 2012.
HIT Standards Committee Sets Out 2012 Work Plan
The Health IT Standards Committee held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 25th. Dr. Doug Fridsma of ONC reviewed the committee’s proposed work plan, adding a few new items, including a discussion of Section 1561 of the ACA, regarding electronic eligibility and enrollment.
Mostashari says meaningful use will 'soar' this year (Government Health IT)
ONC head says that 2011 was biggest year yet, and 2012 will be even more significant.
