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Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency establishing these incentive programs. The CMS website is the official federal source for facts about the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. […]
Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals as they adopt, implement, upgrade, or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology […]
Hawaii Premium Plus (HPP) HMOs and Health Insurance
Kaiser and HMAA Post Losses. The State of Hawaii Offers Hawaii Premium Plus (HPP) for Small Businesses. […]
ONC HITECH and NHIN
A natural evolution in NHIN capabilities to support a variety of health information exchange needs is being reinforced by trends that are leading us toward widespread multi-point interoperability. […]

Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan announce national coalition to enroll uninsured kids in health care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan today highlighted the Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge to enroll five million children in Medicaid and CHIP within five years. […]
UPMC agrees to expand access to care after closure of UPMC Braddock
Under an agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) will provide support for primary and urgent care services in the borough of Braddock, Pennsylvania and neighboring communities through expanded hours and services at the Braddock Family Health Center. […]
Cincinnati, Detroit selected as final health IT pilot communities under innovative HHS Recovery Act Beacon Program
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that Cincinnati and Detroit are the two final pilot communities selected under the new Beacon Community Program that is using health information technology to help tackle leading health problems in communities across the country. […]
BARDA funds development of new way to treat illness from acute radiation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) today awarded a $153 million contract to Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. of San Carlos, Calif., to continue developing a new way to treat an illness caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation which can damage the body’s cells – the type […]
HHS Awards $17 Million for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced three sets of grants and cooperative agreements totaling nearly $17 million for patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR), or research that compares treatments and strategies to improve health outcomes for patients. […]

Federal Funding for State Medicaid HIT Activities

By HHIE, on August 18th, 2010

CMS Letter Outlines State Requirements for Medicaid Directors

On Tuesday, CMS issued a letter to Stated Medicaid Directors. This is an update to the State Medicaid HIT Plan (SMHP) Overview from 2009. In July, the ONC issued a PIN (Program Information Notice) to State HIEs entitled “Requirements and Recommendations for the State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement . . . → Read More: Federal Funding for State Medicaid HIT Activities

Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs

By HHIE, on August 4th, 2010

CMS EHR Incentive Programs Website Updated for Medicare and Medicaid

Get up-to-date and accurate information about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs from CMS at http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentiveprograms/. Visit the website to get specifics about the program and download our new tip sheets.

Tip Sheets for Eligible Professionals:

Medicare EHR Incentive Payments for Eligible Professionals

This tip . . . → Read More: Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs

Federal Health Care Overhaul Will Cause Shortages

By HHIE, on July 24th, 2010

Health care reform will not succeed without an adequate supply of primary care physicians, making it incumbent upon Congress to enact policies that increase the nation’s primary care physician workforce. . . . → Read More: Federal Health Care Overhaul Will Cause Shortages

Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (Privacy Rule)

By HHIE, on July 2nd, 2010

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology announced yesterday the release of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Applying the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations to the Health Information Exchange (HIE). . . . → Read More: Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (Privacy Rule)

Expanding Health Information Technology Education

By HHIE, on April 15th, 2010

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to advance the widespread adoption and meaningful use of health information technology (HIT) by educating professionals to work in this rapidly growing field. . . . → Read More: Expanding Health Information Technology Education

State Health Information Exchanges Ramping Up

By HHIE, on April 14th, 2010

State Health Information Exchanges and Technology Centers are getting organized after being awarded millions in federal Recovery Act funds . . . → Read More: State Health Information Exchanges Ramping Up

Nationwide Health Data Exchange

By HHIE, on April 11th, 2010

The Health and Human Services Department is collaborating with the Justice Department on a terminology and process for nationwide health data exchange. . . . → Read More: Nationwide Health Data Exchange

Is there limitation on the period of time for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs?
Is there limitation on the period of time for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs? […]
For the health care industry, what is the HIPAA effective date of the new Place of Service (POS) code for walk-in health clinics?
For the health care industry, what is the HIPAA effective date of the new Place of Service (POS) code for walk-in health clinics? […]
Can CPT codes 99341 – 99350 be used to report Medicare Part B physician services for a patient in an assisted living facility (POS 13) or a group home (POS 14)?
Can CPT codes 99341 – 99350 be used to report Medicare Part B physician services for a patient in an assisted living facility (POS 13) or a group home (POS 14)? […]
On what type of bill should charges for outpatient physician involvement in the administration of Low Osmolar Contrast Material (LOCM) be submitted by a Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH)?
On what type of bill should charges for outpatient physician involvement in the administration of Low Osmolar Contrast Material (LOCM) be submitted by a Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH)? […]
What is the code description for the new Place of Service (POS) code for walk-in retail health clinic, code 17?
What is the code description for the new Place of Service (POS) code for walk-in retail health clinic, code 17? […]
How are claims adjudicated with Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)?
How are claims adjudicated with Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)? […]

Announcing the first ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies for EHRs
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce the first ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies (ATCBs) for electronic health record (EHR) technology. Related posts:Final Rule for Temporary Certification Issued Secretary Sebelius Announces […]
Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record EHR Incentive Programs
Describes which types of individual practitioners can participate in the Medicare EHR incentive program. It provides user friendly information about incentive payment amounts and describes how they are calculated for fee for service and Medicare advantage providers. It also describes payment adjustments beginning in 2015 for EPs who are not meaningful users […]
HHS Announces $51 Million for States to Build Health Insurance Exchanges
Starting in 2014, health insurance Exchanges – new, competitive, consumer-centered health insurance marketplaces – will put greater control and greater choice in the hands of individuals and small businesses. Related posts:President Obama Announces Recovery Act Awards to Community Health Centers in More Than 30 States Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to […]
Secretary Sebelius Announces Final Rules To Support ‘Meaningful Use’ of Electronic Health Records
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced final rules to help improve Americans’ health, increase safety and reduce health care costs through expanded use of electronic health records (EHR). Related posts:“Meaningful” Progress Toward Electronic Health Information Exchange Final Rule for Temporary Certification I […]
Final Rule for Temporary Certification Issued
Today, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology issued its final rule for the temporary certification program. The program establishes a way for organizations to be authorized by the National Coordinator to test and certify electronic health record (EHR) technology Related posts:Secretary Sebelius Announces Final Rules To Supp […]

The Beacon Community Program Adds Two New Communities
Welcome two additional communities to the Beacon Community Program. They are Greater Cincinnati HealthBridge, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) and Southeastern Michigan Health Association (Detroit, MI). […]
Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement Program
Beacon Communities Demonstrating Meaningful Use of Health IT Beacon Community Awardee Funding Amount Beacon Community Goals for Population Health in Service Area Community Services Council of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla. $12,043,948 Leverage broad community partnerships with hospitals, providers, payers, and government agencies to expand a community-wide care coordi […]
Beacon Community Program
Beacon Community Program A grant program for communities to build and strengthen their health information technology (health IT) infrastructure and exchange capabilities. These communities will demonstrate the vision of a future where hospitals, clinicians, and patients are meaningful users of health IT, and together the community achieves measurable improve […]

Alabama Medicaid Agency Medicaid is a state/federal program that pays for medical and long-term care services for low-income pregnant women, children, certain people on Medicare, disabled individuals and nursing home residents. These individuals must meet certain income and othe
Arizona Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery Governor Brewer’s Office of Economic Recovery · Az.gov … HITECH priority grant programs – State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program
Arkansas Dept of Finance and Administration Department of Finance and Administration, Arkansas, provides state income and business tax forms and information.
Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Kentucky) Provides information about child support, foster care, adoption, child abuse, and state-funded medical programs.
California Health and Human Services Agency The California Health and Human Services Agency is the state agency tasked with administration and oversight of California’s significant state and federal programs for health care
Colorado Regional Health Information Organization CORHIO – Qualified State-Designated Entity to receive ARRA Health Information Technology Funds as part of its role to facilitate health information exchange to improve care for all Coloradans.
Commonwealth of the NMI, Department of Public Health DPH serves all the people in the Commonwealth, particularly the under served, and promotes healthy people, healthy families, healthy communities and healthy environments.
Georgia Department of Community Health State agency website outlining programs and resources for variety of health care topics for Georgia residents.
Government of the District of Columbia Designs public health systems, diagnoses and investigates health threats, develops policy and provides education and disease prevention.
Governor’s Office of Health Care Reform Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Has the goals of improving accessibility, affordability and quality of health and long-term living services in Pennsylvania.
Health Care Authority (Washington) Health Care Authority (HCA) administers 3 health care programs: the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB), Washington Basic Health Plan, and Community Health Services.
Illinois Department of Health care and Family Services The Illinois Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) administers the Medicaid program, providing health care assistance for qualified adults and children.
Kansas Health Information Exchange Project KHPA Home – Health Information and Technology Exchange. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health.
Lovelace Clinic Foundation, New Mexico LCF Research was established in 1990 as a not-for-profit organization to foster health services research among physicians, hospitals, and government agencies and to provide continuing professional education for health professionals
Massachusetts Technology Park Corporation With the recent passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, hospitals are primed like never before to push forward with information technology advances.
Minnesota Department of Health Information for health professionals and citizens, including state health statistics, prevention and health promotion, and health care and health-related professions.
Missouri Depart of Social Services Responsible for coordinating programs to provide public assistance to families, access to health care, services to the elderly, child support enforcement assistance.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services The Office of Health Information Technology (HIT) is responsible for administering the state’s ARRA Health Information Exchange (HIE) Cooperative Agreement, facilitating the core infrastructure and capacity that will enable statewide HIE, and coordinating
New York eHealth Collaborative Inc NYeC (pronounced “nice”) was founded by health care leaders across the state, with leadership and support from the New York State Department of Health, as a public-private partnership that will serve as a focal point for health care stakeholders to build
North Carolina Department of State Treasurer The NC General Assembly established the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission (HWTF) in May 2001 to invest in programs and establish partnerships to address access, prevention, education and research that help improve the health of all
Office of the Governor (Guam) office of the governor of guam
Office of the Governor (Wyoming) The ARRA Health Information Technology (HIT) funding includes $2 billion in “jump-start” funding the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. This is immediate, discretionary funding that the national coordinator can distribu
Ohio Health Information Partnership LLC OHIP’s mission is to advance the adoption, implementation and meaningful use of Health IT among health care providers by facilitating and developing a statewide HIE to improve the safety , quality, accessibility, availability and efficiency of health care
Oklahoma Health Care Authority The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is the primary entity in the state of Oklahoma charged with controlling costs of state-purchased health care.
Oticina del Gobernador La Fortaeza (Puerto Rico) All Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care for themselves and their families, regardless of whether they live in a state or a territory. My commitment to you is to pursue and reach this kind of Health for All Puerto Ricans.
Pacific Ecommerce Development Corporation (American Samoa) The Pacific e-Commerce Development Corporation (eCDC) is a non-profit corporation formed to pursue … communications technology (ICT) based economic development in American Samoa.
Rhode Island Quality Institute Rhode Island Quality Institute (RIQI) has joined 14 other communities nationally to receive the Beacon Communities Grant award. As a chief advocate of HIT, RIQI is the only organization nationally to win all three of the major ARRA awards (Beacon, REC an
State of Maine/Governor’s Office of Health Policy & Finance Health Action Team, to develop and implement his plan to achieve access to quality and affordable health care for all Maine people.
State of Oregon The Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research (OHPR) conducts impartial, non-partisan policy analysis, research and evaluation, and provides technical assistance to support health reform planning and implementation in Oregon.
State of Tennessee Tennessee’s mission is to drive improvements in patient healthcare outcomes by fostering a coordinated statewide HIE that will: 1) Give clinicians vital, secure, decision-ready information at the point of care; 2) Empower patients to take charge of their
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas Centers and Institutes at TTUHSC are multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary groups of faculty and their associates who have been brought together for the pursuit of research, education, and/or clinical activities.
Utah Department of Health Since 1993, UHIN members have come together for the common goal of reducing health care costs and improving the quality of care through the use of electronic data interchange (EDI), that is, by exchanging information electronically rather than by phone, f
Vermont Department of Human Services Vermont’s statewide health information exchange is operated by VITL, which is enabling health care practitioners to securely access the health information of their patients who opt in.
Virgin Islands Department of Health Department of Health (DOH) has direct responsibility for conducting programs of preventive medicine, including special programs in Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning, Environmental Sanitation, Mental Health, and Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention
Virginia Department of Health VHI works with private organizations and public bodies to use health data to meet the varied needs of the citizens of the Commonwealth. Whether it is private programs to recognize and reward hospitals improving patient safety or helping senior citizens fi
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources The West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN) will support physicians and health care providers in providing the best patient care through the electronic delivery of medical data.
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services The draft Wisconsin HIT Strategic and Operational Plan (Plan) was developed through a public-private collaboration between the Department of Health Services and a broad cross section of health care stakeholders to improve health care delivery and populati

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