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Web Site Champions Records Access

A new Web site is rallying support for patients’ rights to access and share their own health information.

URAC Seeks Comment on Updated Standards

Health care accreditation firm URAC has updated its privacy and security criteria following enacted amendments to the HIPAA rules in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Washington-based firm will accept public comment through Aug. 3.

AMA Adopts Data Breach Guidelines

Members of the American Medical Association at their annual meeting in Chicago have approved 'guiding principles' to help physician practices handle data breaches of electronic medical records.

First Look at 'Meaningful Use'

The meaningful use workgroup of the HIT Policy Committee has released its initial recommendations for a definition of 'meaningful use' of electronic health records. The definition is important because under the economic stimulus law, providers must 'meaningfully use' EHRs to receive financial incentives from Medicare and Medicaid.

Congress Asked to Integrate I.T., Reform

The eHealth Initiative advocacy group and more than 20 other organizations have jointly sent a letter to members of Congress urging full integration of health information technology provisions of the economic stimulus law into broader health reform legislation.

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Remotely Hosted EHRs: The Pros and Cons for Clinics

Group practices ponder whether to install software locally or rely on a vendor partner as host.

Keeping Personal Health Records Personal

Securing PHRs is similar to protecting any other electronic data, with some subtle twists.

Exchange Agent

Among health information exchanges, Grand Junction, Colo.-based Quality Health Network is a rare bird--it's actually flying.

GAO: Internet Remains at Risk

Blumenthal Called Well-Prepared for ONC