New CMS Health Information Technology Website
A website is now available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning Health Information Technology as provided for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. On this website you can find information pertaining to:
- Incentives for electronic health records adoption
- Important links to related websites at the Department of Health and Human Services
- A CMS fact sheet and questions/answers pertaining to the incentive programs
- Link to press release pertaining to the process of defining meaningful use
- Resources on Health IT and privacy & security (HIPAA)
Read more Information Related to the Economic Recovery Act of 2009
Electronic Health Records
This section will provide information related to Electronic Health Records to include useful tools for implementation, vendor reports, and timely information on national initiatives.
Read more about Electronic Health Records
Technology
Effective use of technology can improve neurology practice. This section will provide support for AAN.com features in addition to other resources.
2009 Digital Demos
The 2009 AAN Annual Meeting in Seattle offered the first ever Digital Demos: Technology Solutions That You Can Afford, a free event that took place on April 27, 2009. Featured presentations covered topics on voice recognition software, secure online communication, the benefits of effective chart scanning, the use of smart phones, e-Prescribing, and managing personal health records.
