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Health Informatics & Technology

Dec 9, 2008 Pam Lane
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Hospitals are moving away from paper-based records to electronic medical records and electronic health records to retain patient-care data. Electronic formatting facilitates data capture in a “real-time” environment, and allows many users to access the data at the same time.

CHA supports the capture and availability of secure patient-care data through the use of health information technology (HIT) across the continuum of care. CHA believes HIT will serve as a tool to enhance patient safety, promote information for preventative health and reduce health care costs.

Meaningful Use Update

Jul 28, 2010 Pam Lane
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The final rule regarding Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentives – meaningful use, stage 1 - was published in the July 28, 2010, edition of the Federal Register. You can access the complete rule at: edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-17207.pdf

HHS Announces HIPAA Privacy, Security and Reporting Rule Changes

Jul 8, 2010 Pam Lane
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On July 8, 2010, The Department of Health and Human Services released modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.

For full details, please see the attached document published by The Department of Health and Human Services.

Health Information Technology System Security

Jul 2, 2010 Pam Lane
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On June 10, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced $675,000 in administrative penalties and fines imposed against five hospitals under statutory language in SB 541 (Chapter 605, Statutes of 2008). SB 541, which became effective January 1, 2009, requires hospitals to report unlawful use of, disclosure of or access to patient information.

Health Information Security & Privacy Web Seminar

Jun 25, 2010 Education
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Critical steps to avoid a breach

August 5, 2010
1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Pacific Time

Gain the information and tools you will need to help prevent a health information breach of security. This web seminar will explain what the law requires, CDPH survey process and trends, and the steps to assess and enhance your security systems.

CMS Releases MLN Matters Special Edition Article #SE1019

Jun 23, 2010 Pam Lane
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released MLN Matters Special Edition Article #SE1019 to provide updated information about the implementation of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification and Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS) code.

CMS Unveils New Website on 'Meaningful Use' Incentives

Jun 22, 2010 Pam Lane
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On June 21, 2010, CMS launched a new website to give health care providers more information about the government's incentive program for the "meaningful use" of electronic health record systems.  The site offers guidance on what health providers can do to prepare for the incentive program.