CCHIT seeks input on new EHR certification pathways
The Certification Commission for Health IT (CCHIT) will be collecting input from the vendor and developer community on the details and timing of its planned new paths to certification of EHR technologies, with the goal of supporting more widespread adoption and meaningful use under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The input will be gathered at a Town Call Web conference on Sept. 3.
“We are concerned that providers could not achieve meaningful EHR use in 2011 if they wait until Spring 2010—the expected date of HHS final approval of requirements—to begin adopting this technology,” said Mark Leavitt, MD, PhD, CCHIT chair. “CCHIT has analyzed the recommendations of the Federal Health IT Advisory Committees and is preparing to offer new paths to certification beginning this October.”
Besides updating and enhancing its current certification program for EHRs in ambulatory, inpatient and emergency department settings, CCHIT is planning to launch a more limited, modular inspection program for EHR technology, focusing only on compliance with ARRA-required standards.
During the event, planned for Sept. 3, at 12 pm (CST), concepts and some details of the two programs will be discussed. Participants will be invited to submit questions and comments online, and respond to polling regarding their interest and readiness for participation in the process.
Information about the free Town Call is available here.
“We are concerned that providers could not achieve meaningful EHR use in 2011 if they wait until Spring 2010—the expected date of HHS final approval of requirements—to begin adopting this technology,” said Mark Leavitt, MD, PhD, CCHIT chair. “CCHIT has analyzed the recommendations of the Federal Health IT Advisory Committees and is preparing to offer new paths to certification beginning this October.”
Besides updating and enhancing its current certification program for EHRs in ambulatory, inpatient and emergency department settings, CCHIT is planning to launch a more limited, modular inspection program for EHR technology, focusing only on compliance with ARRA-required standards.
During the event, planned for Sept. 3, at 12 pm (CST), concepts and some details of the two programs will be discussed. Participants will be invited to submit questions and comments online, and respond to polling regarding their interest and readiness for participation in the process.
Information about the free Town Call is available here.