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
- Mar 26, 2013 | Reminder: Members-only webinar on FCC Healthcare Connect Fund
- Mar 19, 2013 | CMS hosts webinars on e-health requirements for eligible professionals
- Mar 08, 2013 | ONC offers guidance on health IT patent issues
- Mar 06, 2013 | CMS to delay EHR Stage 3 rulemaking, but not ICD-10
- Mar 05, 2013 | Hospital adoption of EHRs climbs, but challenges remain
- Mar 04, 2013 | HHS makes health IT advisory committee appointments
- Feb 25, 2013 | Reminder: Physician EHR attestation deadline Thursday
- Feb 25, 2013 | Groups call for health IT steps to reduce disparities
- Feb 13, 2013 | Center proposes oversight framework for health IT safety
- Feb 04, 2013 | AHA proposes additional steps to ensure health IT safety
- Mar 15, 2013 | Open communications
- Mar 15, 2013 | New biometric device aims to improve record-keeping and security
- Mar 15, 2013 | Is it time to upgrade your EHR?
- Mar 15, 2013 | Tailoring the EHR for Quality
- Feb 15, 2013 | Diabetes: An alarming epidemic
- Feb 15, 2013 | Data Driven
- Feb 15, 2013 | Digital demand
Publications
Recent Efforts
- Mar 18, 2013 | Letter to Sen. Thune supporting the Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2014 (S. 596)
- Jan 14, 2013 | AHA to HHS Re: The Stage 3 Definition of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records
- Oct 01, 2012 | CMS and ONC Final Rules on Stage 2 of Meaningful Use of EHRs
- Sep 24, 2012 | Letter: AHA Responds to HHS/Justice on Electronic Billing Practices
- Sep 24, 2012 | AHA Responds to HHS/Justice on Electronic Billing Practices
- Sep 19, 2012 | Comment Letter: AHRQ's Request for Information on Quality Measurement Enabled by Health IT
- Aug 23, 2012 | CMS and ONC Release Final Rules for Stage 2 of 'Meaningful Use' of EHRs
- Jun 28, 2012 | AHA's comments to HHS Re: Nationwide Health Information Network Conditions for Trusted Exchange
- May 07, 2012 | AHA Comments to ONC on Electronic Health Record Technology
- Apr 23, 2012 | AHA to Sens. Harkin and Shelby Re: Prioritization of Funding that Improves Access to Quality Care
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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