Health Information Technology
The work of hospitals is caring for patients. Every day the women and men of America’s hospitals strive to improve the safety and quality of that care. Research has shown that certain kinds of information technology (IT) – such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE), computerized decision support systems, and bar-coding for medication administration – can limit errors and improve care. IT also can be a tool for improving efficiency. While hospitals have been pioneers in harnessing IT to improve patient care, quality and efficiency, the challenge now is to extend its use and integrate it into the routine care processes in all hospitals, big and small, in both rural and urban areas.
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AHA News
- Feb 22, 2012 | HHS, Labor agree to help train rural health IT workforce
- Jan 30, 2012 | Bipartisan Policy Center issues health IT recommendations
- Jan 27, 2012 | Health IT resource targets rural providers
- Nov 08, 2011 | IOM report recommends public/private steps to reduce health IT safety risks
- Oct 11, 2011 | SAMHSA awards health IT grants
- Sep 26, 2011 | SAMHSA awards health IT grants
- Sep 06, 2011 | HHS announces $11.9 million for health IT in rural areas
- Jul 01, 2011 | AHA urges regulatory changes to address health IT, reform concerns
- Jun 24, 2011 | AHA launches health IT survey
- Jun 02, 2011 | Task force to recommend ways to align HIT, delivery system reform
Publications
- May 15, 2012 | Managing the Transition: The Role of Governance
- May 15, 2012 | Staffing Watch
- May 15, 2012 | Hospitals expand progressive care
- May 15, 2012 | Alarm fatigue to get heightened attention
- May 15, 2012 | Seeing Device Costs Clearly
- May 15, 2012 | Focus on the C-Suite: Frontliner-in-chief
- May 15, 2012 | Clinical Integration: The Foundation of Our Future
- May 15, 2012 | Physician Engagement: Partnering for Collaboration
- May 15, 2012 | Committing to Change: Enabling Accountable Care
- May 15, 2012 | The Capital Challenge: Think Outside the Box
Recent Efforts
- Apr 23, 2012 | AHA to Sens. Harkin and Shelby Re: Prioritization of Funding that Improves Access to Quality Care
- Apr 23, 2012 | AHA to Reps. Rehberg and DeLauro Re: Prioritization of Funding that Improves Access to Quality Care
- Mar 21, 2012 | Proposed Rules on Stage 2 of Meaningful Use of EHRS
- Feb 24, 2012 | CMS Releases Proposed Rule for Stage 2 of 'Meaningful Use' of EHRs
- Feb 16, 2012 | AHA Comments to CMS Re: Medicaid; Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments-Uninsured Definition
- Jan 17, 2012 | AHA comments on National Quality Forum (NQF) Draft Requirements for eMeasure Review and Testing
- Oct 12, 2011 | The Physician Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program: Final Rule
- Sep 21, 2011 | AHA Comments Re: ANPRM Metadata Standards to Support Nationwide Electronic HIE
- Aug 01, 2011 | HHS OCR's proposed rule on HIPAA Privacy Rule's Accounting of Disclosures under HITECH
- Jul 20, 2011 | Model Comments on the Proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting of Disclosures under HITECH
Policy Resources
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Continued Progress: Hospital Use of Information Technology (February 2007)
- Principles for Realizing the Promise of Information Technology
- Health Information Exchange Projects: What Hospitals and Health Systems Need to Know (4/2006)
Coding and Billing
Other Resources
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