Government & Policy
Health office clarifies conditions under which patient substance abuse records can be exchanged electronically.
The Drug Enforcement Agency recently released its much-anticipated Interim Final Rule (IFR) on electronic prescribing of controlled substances. While additional clarification is needed from DEA, the rule opens the door for electronic transmission of controlled-substance prescriptions to pharmacies and removes a significant barrier to the overall use of electronic prescribing.
The Certification Commission has selected two new, all-volunteer panels to develop criteria for electronic health records in women's health and in oncology, the latest domains to be added to CCHIT's certification programs.
The health IT office said it will have certification bodies chosen by late summer; certified products available by fall.
Health office offers guidelines on conditions under which substance abuse records can be exchanged electronically.
During National Health IT Week, health IT leaders meet with legislators, press for regulatory advances
Office of the National Coordinator putting final touches on simple health information exchange tool-set in advance of late summer release.
Arkansas-based Golden Living will connect 2o of its skilled nursing centers to Indiana Network for Patient Care health information exchange.
VA to support "NHIN Direct', "Viral' HIE, and patient-led record sharing options for lifetime veteran health record.
Federal panel will identify standards for exchanging data electronically across multiple eligibility programs.