IN THIS ISSUE
- National Health IT Week
- 2018 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) Update
- New Health IT Playbook Webinar
- Blog Post: Health Information Technology is Helping Treat and Manage HIV for Patients and Providers
- Other Health IT Updates
National Health IT Week
As part of National Health IT Week 2017, October 2-6, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) will be hosting two public events:
National Health IT Week Celebration of Advancements in Interoperability and UsabilityAs part of National Health IT Week 2017, October 2-6, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) will be hosting two public events:
Join ONC for two panels of distinguished public and private sector partners highlighting advancements in interoperability and usability. This event will be hosted by Principal Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT Genevieve Morris and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Technology Reform John Fleming, MD. Registration information will be available soon.
Date & Time: October 3, 2017 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Location: Hubert Humphrey Building Great Hall, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201
National Health IT Week Twitter Chat: “Ask ONC”
ONC invites its Twitter followers to join in an online conversation looking at the current and future state of health IT, nationwide interoperability, suggestions to reducing clinician burden, and much more. Registration is not required for this event.
Date & Time: October 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm ET
Location: Twitter #AskONC
Stay tuned for additional announcements and follow the discussion on twitter using #NHITweek.
2018 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) Update
The Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA), a catalog of standards and implementation specifications that can be used to fulfill specific interoperability needs in health care, recently underwent some updates, has some new content, and is now more interactive. ONC wants to hear your feedback before the 2018 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) reference edition is published later this year. Comments will be accepted until November 20, 2017 at 5:00 pm ET. Learn more by reading the buzz blog post, Only you can improve the 2018 Interoperability Standards Advisory Reference Edition.
The Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA), a catalog of standards and implementation specifications that can be used to fulfill specific interoperability needs in health care, recently underwent some updates, has some new content, and is now more interactive. ONC wants to hear your feedback before the 2018 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) reference edition is published later this year. Comments will be accepted until November 20, 2017 at 5:00 pm ET. Learn more by reading the buzz blog post, Only you can improve the 2018 Interoperability Standards Advisory Reference Edition.
New Health IT Playbook Webinar
New material is being added to the Health IT Playbook! The most prominent addition is the inclusion of the American Medical Association (AMA) STEPS Forward modules. These modules consist of an interactive practice transformation series offering innovative strategies that will allow physicians and their staff to thrive in the evolving health care environment. Additional new content includes features on opioids and PDMP as well as behavioral health. Learn more about the Health IT Playbook’s latest update by joining ONC for a public webinar.
Date: Monday October 2, 2017 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Register: Public Demonstration of ONC Health IT Playbook
New material is being added to the Health IT Playbook! The most prominent addition is the inclusion of the American Medical Association (AMA) STEPS Forward modules. These modules consist of an interactive practice transformation series offering innovative strategies that will allow physicians and their staff to thrive in the evolving health care environment. Additional new content includes features on opioids and PDMP as well as behavioral health. Learn more about the Health IT Playbook’s latest update by joining ONC for a public webinar.
Date: Monday October 2, 2017 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Register: Public Demonstration of ONC Health IT Playbook
Blog Post: Health Information Technology is Helping Treat and Manage HIV for Patients and Providers
In case you missed it, yesterday was National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. In recognition of this day, ONC published a blog post showing how electronic data helps providers better manage the care of patients living with HIV and AIDS. Read the full post: Health Information Technology is Helping Treat and Manage HIV for Patients and Providers.
In case you missed it, yesterday was National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. In recognition of this day, ONC published a blog post showing how electronic data helps providers better manage the care of patients living with HIV and AIDS. Read the full post: Health Information Technology is Helping Treat and Manage HIV for Patients and Providers.
Other Health IT Updates
CMS: Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) Value Set Addendum for the 4th Quarter 2017 Reporting Period for Hospital Quality Reporting Programs Now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an addendum to the electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) annual update specifications published in April 2016. The addendum updates the eCQM value sets, technical release notes and the Binding Parameter Specification (BPS) for the 4th Quarter 2017 reporting period for Eligible Hospitals (EHs) and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). These changes affect electronic reporting of eCQMs for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for EHs and CAHs.
For more information and to get the addendum, see the eCQI Resource Center Eligible Hospital / Critical Access Hospital eCQMs page.CMS: Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) Value Set Addendum for the 4th Quarter 2017 Reporting Period for Hospital Quality Reporting Programs Now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an addendum to the electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) annual update specifications published in April 2016. The addendum updates the eCQM value sets, technical release notes and the Binding Parameter Specification (BPS) for the 4th Quarter 2017 reporting period for Eligible Hospitals (EHs) and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). These changes affect electronic reporting of eCQMs for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for EHs and CAHs.
ASPR: Rx Open
Running low on prescription medications after Irma or Harvey? Find an open pharmacy near you. This website acts a tool to help emergency management teams and the general public locate operating pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters or public health emergencies using Google Maps. The website is free to the public when activated at the request of state or federal officials.
Running low on prescription medications after Irma or Harvey? Find an open pharmacy near you. This website acts a tool to help emergency management teams and the general public locate operating pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters or public health emergencies using Google Maps. The website is free to the public when activated at the request of state or federal officials.
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