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PA-SIIS

The Pennsylvania Statewide Immunization Information System ("PA-SIIS") is a web-based statewide immunization registry which collects vaccination history information.  PA-SIIS compiles immunization information from health care providers and creates a current and comprehensive immunization record.  PA-SIIS helps health care providers administer appropriate immunizations to their patients. 

For more information: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_statewide_immunization_information_system_%2528pa-siis%2529/14281.

PA-NEDSS

Pennsylvania’s version…

Information is available about signing up for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs, as administered by CMS, at the CMS website. Under these programs certain incentive payments are available to eligible health care professionals and hospitals that can demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology.  Participation may begin as early as 2011. 

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The ONC Certified HIT Product List (CHPL) provides a comprehensive listing of Complete EHRs and EHR Modules that have been tested and certified under the Temporary Certification Program. 

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The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), Chicago, Ill. and the Drummond Group Inc. (DGI), Austin, Texas, were named today by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) as the first technology review bodies that have been authorized to test and certify electronic health record (EHR) systems for compliance…

Contributed by Lee Kim

412.594.3915, lkim@tuckerlaw.com

The US Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") is withdrawing the breach notification final rule under HITECH from OMB review to allow for further consideration, given the Department’s experience to date in administering the regulations.  This is in response to the public comments received in light of the…

Contributed by Lee Kim

412.594.3915, lkim@tuckerlaw.com

Under HIPAA, both covered entities (e.g., health plan, health care clearinghouse, and health care providers) and business associate (i.e., individuals or entities that use or disclose protected health information ("PHI") on behalf of the covered entity) are required to comply with the Privacy and Security Rules.  The HIPAA…

Contributed by Paul J. Welk

412.594.5536, pwelk@tuckerlaw.com

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced a settlement — the first of its kind in the nation — on July 6, 2010 with Health Net and its affiliates for failing to secure private patient medical records and financial information on nearly a half million Connecticut enrollees and promptly…

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