martes, 1 de agosto de 2017

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New Case Studies: Methods Used by Regional Extension Centers to Support Accountable Care Organizations
ONC has posted a new report examining how high-performing Regional Extension Centers (RECs) have been working most effectively with shared saving programs like accountable care organizations (ACOs). The RECs have helped ACOs with their primary care medical home certification, optimizing workflows, developing quality reporting from EHRs, and optimizing or replacing existing EHR systems. Read about the lessons learned from the New York City REACH and the University of Central Florida REC in the Methods Used by Regional Extension Centers to Support Accountable Care Organizations Case Studies

Upcoming Health IT Events & Deadlines
AUGUST 4: Application Deadline: Health Information Technology Advisory CommitteeInterested in public service contributing to health IT standards and policy? You may now apply to become part of the new Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). We encourage interested professionals to fill out an application if you would like to be considered to sit on the committee. To learn more, read the Federal Register notice that was put on display July 24, 2017.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until August 4, 2017 at 12:00pm ET
AUGUST 25: Public Comments Deadline: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementONC has begun a 30-day public comment period to receive comments on the trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions in Section 4003 of the Cures Act—including comments specifying considerations, concerns, and success stories for the exchange of health data across networks. These comments will inform our work related to our implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions outlined in Section 4003 of the law. This form is meant to provide the public with a simple and organized way to submit comments. To be considered, all comments must be submitted according to the instructions. For security reasons, attachments are not allowed on the online comment form. If you wish to submit a letter or attachment ONLY, please send them to exchangeframework@hhs.gov. Also, slides from the July 24, 2017 Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement Kick-Off Meeting are now available. A recording of the webinar will be available in the near future.
Deadline: The public comment period for the trusted exchange framework and common agreement provisions will end on August 25, 2017 at 11:59pm ET

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