Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2015

Now that the new year is well underway, most of us have probably settled on our resolutions and are working hard to achieve them. Hopefully both ICD-10-CM/PCS preparation and the “meaningful use” EHR Incentive Program are high on the list of priorities for healthcare providers.

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Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2015

OIG's 90-page work plan for fiscal year 2015 (FY15) offers a high-level view of the office's continued monitoring of various HHS programs and initiatives, particularly those designed to ensure the appropriateness of Medicare and Medicaid payments. The work plan also outlines many of the government's activities in FY15 designed to ensure care quality and safety in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2014

On August 29, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule that provides flexibility on how providers use certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) and qualify for attestation to the “meaningful use” EHR Incentive Program for the 2014 reportin....

Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2014

Standards are a foundational element for managing health information without regard for the type of media used in its capture and use.


The year 2014 is expected to be one of collaboration between standards organizations as the world recognizes the need for use of standards....

Author: AHIMA; et al.

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: February 21, 2014

AHIMA and other organizations express meaningful use concerns to Secretary of HHS

Author: AHIMA HIE Practice Council

Source: AHIMA report

Publication Date: December 09, 2012

Author: AHIMA Policy and Government Relations Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: December 2009

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CMS and ONC released proposed and interim regulations on meaningful use and EHR certification late yesterday as the year wound down.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a 556-page a notice of proposed rulemaking defining the “m....

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy

Publication Date: July 2010

Author: AHIMA Work Group

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2014

Covered entities should already have in place the mechanisms for limiting PHI under minimum necessary policies and procedures. This Practice Brief provides guidance to assist organizations in complying with the 2013 HITECH-HIPAA Omnibus Rule’s new disclosure restriction requirements.

Author: Alschuler, Liora

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2010

The meaningful use final rule is spurring many organizations to implement electronic health records (EHRs). However, integrating clinical notes into EHRs continues to be a problem for many organizations.

The Health Story Project aims to streamline this process by supporting the deve....