Latest analysis and some catch-up from last week
Journal of AHIMA
Kevin Heubusch posted a chart on July 19, 2010 “Tracking Changes in the Menaingful Use Rule,” showing Stage 1 Objectives for Eligible Professionals, Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), Stage 1 Measures, and Changes from proposed rule.
John Halamka’s Life as a Healthcare CIO
John Halamka posted “A Meaningful Use and Standards Rule FAQ” on July 19, 2010, providing his personal interpretation of answers to five questions he’s received since the final rules have been announced.
HIMSS
Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) provides several updates on its “Members Only” resource page, “Meaningful Use, Certification Criteria and Standards, and HHS Certification Process,’ between July 13 and July 19, 2010. The latest update, ”Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs – What’s Different Between the NPRM and the Final Rule?” reviews the major differences in a five-page document.
iHealthBeat
Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat Senior Editor, wrote “Long-Awaited Final Rule on ‘Meaningful Use’ Strikes Compromise” on July 15, 2010 with brief analysis and reactions from experts.
Chilmark Research
John Moore provided his viewpoint in “Meaningful Use Perspectve & Resources,” posted on July 15, 2010.
