Meaningful use: Start small, think big - 2/18/2010
Has the right balance been struck on this wise principle?

All NHIN identity management is local - 2/1/2010
The case for provider registries and directories

Plain speaking on health data access - 1/20/2010
Remember those fighting for their lives --- and health records.

Slicing the meaningful use pie - 12/16/2009
Consider the four pieces of health information exchange.

Leverage today’s standards for meaningful use - 12/4/2009
To replace existing data exchange standards with something new and ‘simpler’ is counterproductive.

HIT extension centers must have a clinical foundation - 11/20/2009
Only clinicians practiced in EHRs can answer the medical questions of those transitioning to these systems.

Healthcare needs a security framework - 11/4/2009
It's time to address the disparity in healthcare data protection.

HIT standards: big vendors rule - 10/20/2009
HIT standards-setting is controlled by large firms but patients should be calling the shots.

Optimizing EHRs through self-service - 9/10/2009
Meaningful use of IT should start with the patients themselves.

Will you attend the Connect party? - 8/25/2009
The federal Connect gateway invites all stakeholders in health information exchange to participate and contribute.

The missing pieces in meaningful use - 6/27/2009
The national health IT plan needs meaningful engineering if its goal to improve health outcomes is to succeed.

 




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