REC Resources and Links

Final Rule

• Full text of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Electronic Health Record Incentive Program Final Rule
  • http://www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx#spec_C
• The Final Rule for Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology
  • http://www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx#spec_H

Press Releases

• The HHS press release at:
  • http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/07/20100713a.html
• eHealthConnecticut/DSS/DPH Meaningful Use Press Release
  • http://ehealthconnecticut.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=-WmyqIqFwmY%3d&tabid=127

CMS/ONC Links

• CMS fact sheets:
  • http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/fact_sheets.asp
• CMS EHR Incentive Programs Page:
  
  • http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms
• ONC Meaningful Use Page:
  • http://healthit.hhs.gov/meaningfuluse

Articles

• New England Journal of Medicine Articles
  • The "Meaningful Use" Regulation for Electronic Health Records (Blumenthal) :
    • http://healthcarereform.nejm.org/?p=3732/
  • Finding My Way to Electronic Health Records:
    • http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMp1007785/
• NY Times: Standards Issued for Electronic Health Records
  • http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/14/health/policy/14health.html?_r=1
• Wall Street Journal: US Eases Funds to Adopt Electronic Medical Records (Subscription Required)
  • http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703834604575365413124717600.html