Government & Policy

About three-fourths of participants said hospitals have inadequate resources to protect patient data and prevent breaches, says privacy researcher.

Electronic commerce systems must deliver coherence across programs and retail-level efficiency to consumers, say government planners.

Agency will be ready to start meaningful use registration, attestation and payment systems by January, says CIO.

Veterans Affairs capitalizes on its stable patient population and healthcare mission to strengthen U.S. disease tracking.

Many people recognize how valuable it will be to connect electronic medical records (EHRs) and government health programs. There are examples where information (prevention schedules, assessments, etc.) can be delivered into EHRs and where information can flow in and out of EHRs (immunization histories, lifetime military records, etc.).

Federal meaningful use requirements spur large vendors to canvass small hospitals for new customers, says report.

Funds to help states build insurance exchanges to enroll people qualifying for Medicaid, children's health and other reduced cost plans.

CMS wants industry help to come up with technical descriptions to ease reporting of electronic quality measures.

National coordinator seeks public comment for upcoming discussion on personal health record privacy and security.

Plan calls to equip community and hospital-based clinics with e-record and practice management systems from eClinicalWorks.