More HITECH Rules Coming July 13
Meaningful Use Guidelines, EHR Software Standards to be UnveiledThe Department of Health and Human Services will hold a press briefing at 10 a.m. EDT to unveil the final version of the so-called "meaningful use" rule that defines how hospitals and physicians must use EHRs to qualify for the Medicare and Medicaid incentives under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, also known as the HITECH Act. Also to be unveiled is the final version of a rule spelling out standards for certifying that EHR software meets the qualifications for the incentive program.
On July 8, HHS unveiled a proposal to update the HIPAA privacy, security and enforcement rules, which was required under the HITECH Act. And on June 24, HHS introduced a final rule for a temporary program for selecting certifiers for EHRs under the incentive program.