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 01, 2013 | AHA comments on hospital and vendor readiness for EHR reporting
- Jan 29, 2013 | AHA recommends changes to improve EHR quality measures process
- Jan 28, 2013 | Coalition urges FCC to protect channel for wireless medical devices
- Jan 24, 2013 | FCC to host call on new programs to support rural health IT
- Jan 14, 2013 | AHA urges HIT panel to study, address meaningful use issues
- Jan 11, 2013 | CMS: Method II physicians eligible for Medicare EHR incentives
- Jan 09, 2013 | AHA asks CMS to speed EHR program fix for CAHs
- Jan 09, 2013 | CMS to host Jan. 16 provider call on EHR meaningful use
- Jan 02, 2013 | CMS seeks comments on quality reporting using certified EHRs
- Jan 02, 2013 | ONC issues health IT safety plan for comment
- Jan 15, 2013 | Technology as an Enabler of Change
- Jan 15, 2013 | 'Thinking before engaging'
- Dec 15, 2012 | ASHE urges hospitals to register telemetry equipment
- Dec 15, 2012 | ECRI Institute releases health technology hazards list
- Dec 15, 2012 | Building for tomorrow
- Dec 15, 2012 | Ready to make a bold statement
Publications
Recent Efforts
- 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
- Apr 23, 2012 | AHA to Reps. Rehberg and DeLauro 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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