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  5. Quotes

    1. “ We proposed that there be default encryption of data on end-user devices, unless no data is kept after the session is ended on that end-user device. ”
      In 'If you don't have mobility in your strategy, then you don't have a strategy'
    2. “ This survey draws attention to a critical, but sometimes overlooked, facet of health information technology – patients and their families need to be at the center of efforts to modernize health care's information infrastructure. ”
      In With Government Providing Incentives for Widespread Adoption of Health Information Technology, Survey Finds that ...
    3. “ Over the past 12 months, the concept of Meaningful Use has thoroughly permeated EHR development and implementation. The marketplace of certified products has grown quickly, interest in Meaningful Use among providers and hospitals is sky-high, and the pace of incentive payments has continued to accelerate. ”
      In What Did Health IT Pros Accomplish in 2011?
    4. “ More than 20,000 eligible professionals and 1,200 hospitals have already received their incentive payments from [the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)], totaling $1.8 billion so far, with December shaping up to be the biggest month yet. ”
      In What Did Health IT Pros Accomplish in 2011?
    5. “ During 2011, the Direct Project went from publishing its first set of consensus-approved specifications to testing in pilots, to initial production implementation across vendor and state boundaries. ”
      In What Did Health IT Pros Accomplish in 2011?

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    2. A Meaningful Discussion About Meaningful Use

      Explore blogs.aafp.org (May 18 2012) Meaningful Use

      ...roperability -- even more of us could qualify for meaningful use payments. And that is what we told Farzad Mostashari, M.D., M.S., the national coordinator for health IT (who is pictured with me below) and other ONC s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Aafp   ONC   Medicare

    3. How Fast Is Health IT Spreading And What Are The Benefits?

      Explore Health Affairs (Mar 9 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...h information technology (IT) throughout the health care system is “on the march,â€? according to Farzad Mostashari, the national coordinator for health IT. Nearly 2,000 US hospitals and more than 41,000 doctors hav... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   California   San Francisco   Congress

    4. Health Information Technology: How Fast Is It Spreading, And Is

      Explore Healthcare Technology Online (Mar 6 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...ealth information technology (IT) throughout the health care system is "on the march," according to Farzad Mostashari, the national coordinator for health IT. Nearly 2,000 US hospitals and more than 41,000 doctors hav... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   California   San Francisco   America

    5. 'If you don't have mobility in your strategy, then you don't have a strategy'

      Explore mobihealthnews (Feb 27 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      'If you don't have mobility in your strategy, then you don't have a strategy' ...a is kept after the session is ended on that end-user device,” national health IT coordinator Dr. Farzad Mostashari explained during a HIMSS session that drew an overflow audience. It shouldn’t have to take a formal... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Minneapolis   CIO   USB

    6. With Government Providing Incentives for Widespread Adoption of Health Information Technology, Survey Finds that ...

      Explore PR Newswire (Feb 15 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...at the center of efforts to modernize health care's information infrastructure," said Dr. Farzad Mostashari, National Coordinator for Health IT, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Making IT Meanin... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   California   America

    7. What Did Health IT Pros Accomplish in 2011?

      Explore techweb.com (Jan 18 2012) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      What Did Health IT Pros Accomplish in 2011? ...d Reinvestment Act. Calling 2011 "a year of momentous progress," national health IT coordinator Dr. Farzad Mostashari is touting growth in adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), the perceived popularity of the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   David Blumenthal   Farzad Mostashari

    8. ONC creates principal deputy role to help with expanding HIT work

      Explore SmartBrief (Oct 25 2011) EHR Meaningful Use , Meaningful Use

      ... use and health information exchange development. The principal deputy will report to ONC chief Dr. Farzad Mostashari and will take charge of ... The ONC has created a principal deputy position to help with the agency... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   ONC   Farzad Mostashari

    9. Top 3 takeaways from National Health IT week

      Explore GHIT - The Home page (Sep 16 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...e, not just what you don't like, about proposed legislation and regulation. As National Coordinator Farzad Mostashari, MD, ScM, said this week, “the ice has been broken” in terms of momentum toward a fully electronic ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   White House   Senate

    10. Federal Legislation Hinders Small Health Care IT Providers: CompTIA

      Explore eweek.com (Aug 5 2011) Meaningful Use

      ...providers. Small health care providers lack the IT resources to implement tools such as EHRs, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, the national coordinator for health information technology, told the House Small Business Subcomm... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   America   CompTIA   Brian T. Horowitz

    11. Report: Start Stage 2 Meaningful Use Work Now

      Explore Health Data Management (Jul 21 2011) EHR Meaningful Use , Meaningful Use

      Report: Start Stage 2 Meaningful Use Work Now ...ls to start preparing for Stage 2 now. The final rule isn't coming for a year and Drazen notes that Farzad Mostashari, M.D, national coordinator for health information technology, has himself remarked that if the past... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   Erica Drazen   Farzad Mostashari

    12. Final Stage 2 Meaningful Use rule could be out by next summer

      Explore fierceemr.com (Jun 30 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...will follow the recommendations endorsed by the Health IT Policy Committee earlier this month, said Farzad Mostashari, MD, the national health IT coordinator, at the National Health IT and Delivery System Transformati... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   Healthcare   EMR

    13. Health IT Key to Health Care System Reform

      Explore ihealthbeat.org (Jun 29 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...hat such proposals "must address the [center's] three-part aim." National Coordinator for Health IT Farzad Mostashari told the audience that there is no direct link between health IT and improved health. Instead, heal... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Washington   Electronic Health Records   GE Healthcare

    14. CHIME to ONC: Allow plenty of time to encourage EHR adoption

      Explore fiercehealthit.com (Apr 19 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      ...elivery and payment systems. To learn more: - read CHIME's press release - here's CHIME's letter to Farzad Mostashari (.pdf) - check out the overview of the strategic plan Related Content: Comments coming fast and fur... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Healthcare   EMR   ONC

    15. Certified EHRs Drive Incentive Payment Program

      Explore Home Page (Apr 1 2011) EHR Adoption , Meaningful Use

      Certified EHRs Drive Incentive Payment Program ...reason behind the federal government's involvement in the business of certifying EHRs. According to Farzad Mostashari, M.D., deputy national coordinator for programs and policy in the HHS Office of the National Coordi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Electronic Health Records   ONC   Medicare

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