Health Information Compliance Alert
ONC Enlists the States' Help with Protecting Patient Information
PDF
Due to a multitude of state laws and organizational roadblocks set up to implement HIPAA and protect patients’ privacy, the ONC found that the flow and exchange of health information was actually being inhibited by the mandates.
In response to the issues caused by protective measures, the ONC decided to invest in the states’ efforts to overcome these obstacles in order to provide quality care.
“That’s why ONC awarded a cooperative funding agreement to the National Governors Association (NGA) to identify potential steps that could improve the flow of electronic health information within, and among states,” an ONC press release from Dec. 2016 said. “We are thrilled to announce that, under that agreement, NGA has released a comprehensive road map for states to improve interoperability: Getting the Right Information to the Right Health Care Providers at the Right Time: A Road Map for States to Improve Health Information Flow Between Providers.”
The NGA compiled the primer after discussing issues with health policy workers, health IT leaders, vendors, and stakeholders. The NGA road map hopes to improve the exchange of ePHI while assisting states with traversing their own individual laws and privacy mandates, so “they can learn from each other” and protect patient privacy in the process.
Resource: To read the ONC news release with a link to Getting the Right Information to the Right Health Care Providers at the Right Time: A Road Map for States to Improve Health Information Flow Between Providers, visit https://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/privacy-and-security-of-ehrs/roadmap-states-addressing-privacy-policy-barriers-availability-flow-electronic-health-information/.
Health Information Compliance Alert
- Case Study:
GAO Report Suggests CEHRT May Hamper MACRA Success for Small Practices
Health IT doesn’t have to be a struggle with the right approach. Today’s physicians are [...] - These Health IT Acronyms Are Often Misused — This Handy List Explains the Differences
Many use EMR and EHR interchangeably, but they actually refer to different things. The same [...] - EHR Trends:
Small Practice Set-Up: Look to Cloud-Based Tech If You Want to Get Ahead
Cost, ease-of-use, and dependability top the reasons for implementing cloud-based EHRs. The old saying goes, [...] - Boom or Bust:
Avoid a Botched EHR Implementation with This Expert Advice
Many enter the field of medicine with high hopes of engaging with the public on [...] - Compliance:
HIPAA 101: Report Breaches When They Happen to Reduce Penalties
A recent enforcement case highlights the importance of timely HIPAA-breach reporting. Haste makes waste or [...] - Make Sure Your BAAs Are HIPAA-Compliant to Avoid Getting Burned
Unauthorized access and disclosure land many a practice in hot water annually. Oftentimes, this type [...] - Enforcement News:
ONC Enlists the States' Help with Protecting Patient Information
Due to a multitude of state laws and organizational roadblocks set up to implement HIPAA [...]