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ONC reorganizes, announces $235M for EMR 'beacon' communities
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is reorganizing in preparation for the federal EMR stimulus program and to be more of a watchdog on privacy issues. Notably,... Read more...
ONC grants have to wait for 'meaningful use' rules? We think not
It could be a while before the Obama administration starts doling out the $1.2 billion in federal grants for health information exchanges and for EMR extension centers announced last week. Or could... Read more...
Blumenthal: Final 'meaningful use' regs won't be out before spring
Don't expect to see final regulations for "meaningful use" of EMRs until the second quarter of next year. National health IT coordinator Dr. David Blumenthal gave that warning last week to remind... Read more...
Biden, Sebelius, Blumenthal announce funding for EMR extension centers, HIE
Vice President Joe Biden, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and national health IT coordinator Dr. David Blumenthal are in Chicago today to announce $1.2 billion in federal grants to promote EMR use... Read more...





