Information Blocking Rule EHI Update: How LTPAC Organizations Can Prepare
A detailed look at the 21st Century Cures Act Information Blocking Rule and the new expanded definition of electronic health information (EHI).
Patient Matching and the Impact on the Immunization Community
Patient matching is the accurate identification and linking of a patient's data within and across health systems in order to deliver a detailed view of the patient's healthcare record.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Healthcare Part 2
Research studies have consistently shown that SDOH account for a significant portion, between 30% to 55%, of health outcomes.
Advancing Medical Device Cybersecurity Beyond Compliance: Managing Risk with Governance
Regulatory compliance is an intuitive standard for evaluating a health system's cybersecurity preparedness. While following laws and regulations is crucial, it is not enough to drive a robust medical device cybersecurity program. Managing the unique technological features, clinical functions and...
Health Data, Technology and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Overview
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Final Rule on Dec. 13.
The new rule requires new a...
Aan tafel! / Around the table!
Since the Dutch Parliament put a stop to the bill for a national Electronic Patient Record in 2011, a decentralised health data exchange infrastructure has been in place.
An Overview of Clinical Decision Support Software from a Regulatory Affairs Historical Perspective
Clinician Decision Support (CDS) tools, as the US federal government describes them, have existed as long as documents have supported medicine. A joint report by the FDA, the FCC, The Office of National Coordination of Health IT was published in 2014.
HIMSS Government Relations And Informatics Impact Report
Get ready to dive into an exhilarating journey through the accomplishments, impact, and challenges of the HIMSS government relations and informatics team throughout Fiscal Year 2023!
With a focus on three core priorities — member engagement and enrichment, member-driven content develo...
Navigating COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond in the Digital Era: Agile Healthcare Paradigm
The application of agile methodologies demonstrates its functionality in navigating PHEIC during COVID-19 regarding preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Let us explore the impact of adopting agile practices on health outcomes and performance at the working group and organizational levels...
HIMSS Annual IPPS Response for Public Health Data Modernization
On behalf of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), we are pleased to provide public comments on CMS 1808-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs and the Children’s Health Insurance Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Lon...
HIMSS & Data Have End of the Year Big Win on the Hill
HIMSS strongly advocated for the inclusion of $50 million in new funding, and looks forward to continuing the work with our campaign partners and the CDC to modernize the public health surveillance enterprise through upgrading IT systems and recruiting and retaining skilled data scientists.
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HIMSS and PCHAlliance Comment on FDA CDS Software Draft Guidance
HIMSS and the Personal Connected Health Alliance (PCHAlliance) provided written comments to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Clinical Decision Support Software; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.