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Final Two Regional Extension Centers Selected

HITREC — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:19:26 +0000

(ONC) Announced Two Final Awardees for the Regional Extension Center (REC) Program

Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative, covering the state of New Hampshire ($5,105,495)
CalOptima Foundation, covering Orange County, California ($4,662,426)

ONC also announced expanded coverage areas for two existing RECs in Florida:

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Announcing the first ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies for EHRs

HITREC — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:05:00 +0000

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:

Secretary Sebelius Announces Final Rules To Support ‘Meaningful Use’ of Electronic Health Records

HITREC — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:06:35 +0000

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:

Final Rule for Temporary Certification Issued

HITREC — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:30:01 +0000

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:

Texas Regional Extension Centers

HITREC — Mon, 24 May 2010 08:43:41 +0000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced an award of $35,709,106 to four Health Information Technology Texas Regional Extension Centers (RECs) to assist physicians and healthcare professionals implement statewide electronic medical records. Related posts: