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><channel><title>HIT Regional Extension Centers &#187; Health Information Technology</title> <atom:link href="http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/tag/health-information-technology/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com</link> <description>ARRA, HITECH, HITRECs, HITRCs</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:27:22 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Regional Extension Centers Reach 100,000 Primary Care Providers</title><link>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2011/11/23/regional-extension-centers-health-information-technology/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=regional-extension-centers-health-information-technology</link> <comments>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2011/11/23/regional-extension-centers-health-information-technology/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:09:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>HITREC</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health Information Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HITECH_ARRA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Regional Extension Centers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[COREC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[florida health centers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health information technology programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[healthbridge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[qualified health centers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/?p=377</guid> <description><![CDATA[<h2>Regional Extension Centers (RECs) Health Information Technology</h2><p>The HHS Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology <a title="National Coordinator for Health Information Technology" href="http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/11/20111117a.html" target="_blank">announced</a> that more than 100,000 primary care providers are adopting certified Electronic Health Records (<a title="EHRs" href="http://www.hawaiiehr.com/" target="_blank">EHRs</a>) to help improve their quality &#8230;</p> No related posts.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2011/11/23/regional-extension-centers-health-information-technology/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>ONC Issues Final Rule for Permanent Certification Program for Health Information Technology</title><link>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2011/01/04/onc-issues-final-rule-for-permanent-certification-program-for-health-information-technology/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=onc-issues-final-rule-for-permanent-certification-program-for-health-information-technology</link> <comments>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2011/01/04/onc-issues-final-rule-for-permanent-certification-program-for-health-information-technology/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:18:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>HITREC</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[HITECH_ARRA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Meaningful Use]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ONC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[certification]]></category> <category><![CDATA[final rule]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health Information Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ONC-ACBs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[permanent certification. meaningful use]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/?p=292</guid> <description><![CDATA[ONC today issued a final rule to establish the permanent certification program for health information technology
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of Electronic Health Records</title><link>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2010/07/14/secretary-sebelius-announces-final-rules-to-support-meaningful-use-of-electronic-health-records/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=secretary-sebelius-announces-final-rules-to-support-meaningful-use-of-electronic-health-records</link> <comments>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2010/07/14/secretary-sebelius-announces-final-rules-to-support-meaningful-use-of-electronic-health-records/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:06:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>HITREC</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[HITECH_ARRA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Meaningful Use]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Regional Extension Centers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CMS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Department of Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ehrs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[electronic health records]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HEAL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health Information Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hhs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HITECH]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medicaid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ONC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[policy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[REC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[regional extension center]]></category> <category><![CDATA[temporary certification]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/?p=247</guid> <description><![CDATA[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:<ol><li><a href='http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2009/10/01/meaningful-progress-toward-electronic-health-information-exchange/' rel='bookmark' title='&#8220;Meaningful&#8221; Progress Toward Electronic Health Information Exchange'>&#8220;Meaningful&#8221; Progress Toward Electronic Health Information Exchange</a></li><li><a href='http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2010/06/18/final-rule-for-temporary-certification-issued/' rel='bookmark' title='Final Rule for Temporary Certification Issued'>Final Rule for Temporary Certification Issued</a></li><li><a href='http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2009/10/01/secretary-sebelius-awards-40-million-to-states-to-find-enroll-children-in-chip-medicaid/' rel='bookmark' title='Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to States to Find, Enroll Children in CHIP, Medicaid'>Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to States to Find, Enroll Children in CHIP, Medicaid</a></li></ol>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2010/07/14/secretary-sebelius-announces-final-rules-to-support-meaningful-use-of-electronic-health-records/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Final Rule for Temporary Certification Issued</title><link>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2010/06/18/final-rule-for-temporary-certification-issued/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=final-rule-for-temporary-certification-issued</link> <comments>http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/2010/06/18/final-rule-for-temporary-certification-issued/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:30:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>HITREC</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[HITECH_ARRA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Meaningful Use]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Department of Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ehrs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[electronic health records]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HEAL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health Information Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health it]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hhs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HITECH]]></category> <category><![CDATA[medicaid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ONC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[REC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[temporary certification]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/?p=243</guid> <description><![CDATA[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
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