To help answer questions regarding meaningful use and the EHR incentive payments, CMS has launched an EHR Incentive Program website. The website provides FAQ's, CMS presentations, fact sheets, and more. To view the site click here. … [Continue reading]
Final Rule for Breach Notification Delayed
July 29, 2010 By
HHS announced this week that it will be delaying publication of the HIPAA breach notification final rules. These rules were originally expected to be published in the Federal Register later this summer. HHS is expected to delay the publication of … [Continue reading]
FTC Extends Enforcement of Red Flags Rule to December 31, 2010
July 27, 2010 By
The FTC has extended the deadline for enforcement of the Red Flags Rule until December 31, 2010, with the hope that Congress will remedy some unintended consequences of the legislation establishing the Red Flags Rule. For more information and to … [Continue reading]
CMS Presentation on Meaningful Use & EHR Incentives Final Rules
July 22, 2010 By
On July 13, CMS issued the Medicare and Medicaid Programs Electronic Health Record Incentive Program Final Rules. These final rules were published in the Federal Register on July 28th. On July 22nd, CMS hosted a conference call to explain the … [Continue reading]
Proposed Rules Released Regarding Business Associate Agreements and HITECH Updates to HIPAA
July 21, 2010 By
On July 14, 2010, the Federal Register published the "Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules Under the HITECH Act - Proposed Rules." Comments related to the Proposed Rule are due on September 13, 2010 and can be … [Continue reading]
Health Reform includes Changes in the Stark Self-Referral Act
March 26, 2010 By
Earlier this week the Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act, otherwise known as Health Reform. Included in the Act were instructions to CMS to make changes to the regulations implementing the Stark Self-Referral Act … [Continue reading]
249 Members of Congress Urge CMS to Revise Meaningful Use and Incentive Eligibility
March 18, 2010 By
In a letter submitted to CMS on March 15th, Members of Congress encouraged CMS to revise its proposed definition of meaningful use and the restrictions on the EHR incentive payments. The letter covered three topics: 1) the definition of … [Continue reading]
HHS Issues Proposed Establishment of Certification Programs for Health Information Technology
March 2, 2010 By
HHS released today the proposed certification standards for Health Information Technology. To view these standards click here. Comments are due May 10, 2010. Summary of the Rule's purpose: "This rule proposes the establishment of two … [Continue reading]
Comments on Meaningful Use and EHR Incentives Proposed Rule Accepted Through March 15th
March 2, 2010 By
At the end of the year, CMS finally issued the much anticipated Electronic Health Record Incentive Payments proposed rule, including the definition of "meaningful use." CMS has also published fact sheets to help distill the information: Fact Sheet … [Continue reading]
CMS Teleconference on HITECH Act and EHR Proposed Regulations
February 23, 2010 By
CMS hosted a teleconference today to review the proposed Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive regulations. The presentation provides a good overview of the eligibility for incentive payments as well as the definition of meaningful use. CMS has … [Continue reading]
