Health Information Technology
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Health Information Technology (HIT) Incentives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 FAQs
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Learn about the facts of HIT and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Stimulus bill). This will be updated as more information is unveiled. - A message from Dr. David Blumenthal
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on meaningful use of EHR systems - EHR Partners Program
In response to member needs for guidance in the selection and implementation of practice-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, the ACP has developed the EHR Partners Program. - EHR Adoption Road Map and Tools
A step-by-step guide to finding, selecting and implementing a successful Electronic Health Record system. - CCHIT-certified EHR
What is CCHIT and why is it important to consider in your selection of an electronic health record? This document, from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology explains the certification criteria and what you should expect from a CCHIT-certified EHR. - Electronic Health Records, 2nd Edition
by Jerome H. Carter, FACP
A guide and workbook for evaluating, purchasing, implementing, and using an electronic health records system, available online. - Health Information Privacy and Security Toolkit
Health Information Security & Privacy Collaboration (HISPC) addresses barriers to health information exchange. The collaboration, comprised of 42 states and territories, aims to effectively address privacy and security issues pertinent to electronic health information exchange through multi-state collaboration. The purpose of the toolkit is to increase provider awareness of the privacy and security benefits and challenges of HIE.
e-Prescribing
- Medicare e-Prescribing Incentive Program
Learn more about Medicare's e-Prescribing Incentive Program that begins in January 2009. - Guides
Publications, articles and resources regarding e-Prescribing - Links to non-ACP Sites
Some external organizations provide readiness assessments, information, as well as other practical resources. - ACP Positions
Read what the College has to say about e-Prescribing
Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI): Reporting Through Electronic Registries
ACP invited all electronic registry vendors qualified by CMS to respond to a survey about their product. The 5 vendors listed below responded to the request for information. PDFs of the response are provided here for your information. You can also review and compare information about these and other registry products (including those not qualified by CMS), at the Patient Registries Product Selector which is part of the ACP Diabetes Portal.
For more information on PQRI please visit ACP's PQRI Resource Page.
Please see the ACP disclaimer regarding reference to brand or product names at: EHR Adoption Road Map and Tools.
Don’t Miss These Important HIT Resources!
- Selecting a Practice Management System
- Communicating with Patients Electronically
(via Telephone, Email, and Web Sites)
PDA & Mobile Computing
Download mobile versions of educational and clinical content from ACP, including PIER PDA, Prep for Boards 2 PDA Companion, Internal Medicine meeting handouts, ACP Books for PDAs.
Informatics
- ACP Advocacy - Where We Stand
- Medical Informatics Subcommittee
- National Initiatives
- Standards Development
- IHE Initiative
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