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
- May 20, 2013 | AHA extends ICD-10, EHR meaningful use survey deadline
- May 17, 2013 | AHA submits health IT feedback to senators
- May 17, 2013 | CMS updates EHR program guidance for CAH physicians
- May 13, 2013 | HHS urged to permanently extend protections for health IT donations
- May 10, 2013 | CMS to host call on Stage 1 EHR meaningful use for eligible professionals
- May 03, 2013 | AHA participates in HHS listening session on EHRs and coding
- May 02, 2013 | AHA surveying hospitals about transition to ICD-10, EHR meaningful use
- Apr 25, 2013 | Certification for two EHR products revoked
- Apr 22, 2013 | AHA urges CMS/ONC to fully implement existing health IT efforts
- Apr 19, 2013 | HHS announces new health IT workgroup
- Apr 15, 2013 | Health care meets the Jetsons
Publications
Recent Efforts
- May 15, 2013 | AHA to Sens. Alexander, Burr, Coburn, Enzi, Roberts and Thune Re: Reboot of Health IT Policy
- May 13, 2013 | AHA comment letter to CMS extending the Stark protections for Health IT donations.
- May 13, 2013 | AHA comment letter to OIG extending the antikickback protections for Health IT donations.
- Apr 09, 2013 | Stark and Antikickback Protections for Health IT Donations: Proposed Extension
- 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
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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