Although federal EHR incentive programs have been a shot in the arm for physicians adopting the digital systems, new findings highlight a potential detrimental effect on patient care arising from ...

Indictment Issued for False Statements to CMS and Aggravated Identity Theft It was just a matter of time before the CMS EHR Incentive audit process uncovered alleged actions so severe that there was ...

Several times a week I am asked the following question: “What is the absolutely last drop dead date an eligible professional can meet the CMS EHR Incentive Program requirements and not leave any money ...

Epic Emeritus CMIO and former HIMSS Board Chair Dr. Michael H. Zaroukian offers health system IT leaders lessons from literature, frameworks for accomplishment, and an in-depth look into HIMSS ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expects Oracle Cerner to deliver on its $10 billion EHR contract despite layoffs reportedly tied to the program, NextGov/FCW reported June 22. “VA leadership ...

Health Information Technology (HIT) remains an increasingly integral part of healthcare reform. Now, a recent study shows that more 75% of hospitals are participating in Electronic Health Record (EHR) ...

The former CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs offers some ideas for course correction in the agency's flagging $20 billion–plus Electronic Health Records Modernization program. Last week, FCW ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. VA officials told lawmakers Wednesday that they oppose proposed oversight standards for the department’s new electronic health record ...

The Healthcare Technology Report praised this year’s honorees for their dedication to improving patient outcomes, streamlining operations, and supporting clinicians at a time of rapid change. Other ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has submitted comments to CMS regarding proposed rules on EHR meaningful use and CMS' EHR incentive program, according to a release by the ASA. In its ...

According to an Anesthesia Business Consultants blog post, Anesthesiologists are automatically exempt from the meaningful use requirement and from penalties in 2015 as long as they have registered in ...