Interoperability
As executive director of the Nebraska Health Information Exchange (NeHII), Deborah Bass knows what it takes to get a health information exchange (HIE) up and running successfully.
The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) set of standards, services and policies have been evolving through the years. In addition to funding statewide health information exchanges (HIEs), the federal government is touting connectivity using the NHIN.
Next to David Blumenthal, MD, head of the Office of the National Coordinator, John Halamka, MD, is arguably the most influential mover and shaker in health IT in the U.S. today.
IBM has created a new Federal Community Cloud designed to help government organizations, such as the Department of Health & Human Services, respond to technology requirements more quickly and at lower cost.
IDC Health Insights announced Tuesday the launch of a new research advisory service that examines the evolving connected health market. Officials said the service aims at helping organizations develop strategies to monetize telemedicine services.
The Department of Health and Human Services will provide competitive funding for states to design and implement the information technology infrastructure needed to operate health insurance exchanges.
Check out the education sessions for Days 1 and 2 of the HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo.
Get ready to check out the latest health IT products and services in a relaxed environment. Explore the Exhibit Hall of the HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo in a comfortable chair.
The opt-out consent model is the "overwhelming choice for HIEs in the nation," according to Anna Daly, HIE coordinator for Informatics Corp. of America.
Welcome to the November HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo. With the deadline for meeting Meaningful Use Stage 1 criteria coming up in 2011, it's timely and fitting that the educational program focus on "Improving Health and Healthcare Through Meaningful Use of Health IT."