What's Happening in Health IT

In This Issue

• NEW: Draft 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory for Public Comment
• Submissions for Move Health Data Forward Challenge due September 8
• ONC’s Community Health Peer Learning Program Featured
• REGISTER NOW: CMS Webinars on the 2016 EHR Incentive Programs Requirements

NEW: Draft 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory for Public Comment

The new draft 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) are available for public comment. The ISA is a coordinated catalog of standards and implementation specifications that are available for use by the health information technology (health IT) industry to meet interoperability needs. View the new online version of the ISA.

Submissions for Move Health Data Forward Challenge due September 8

The deadline for Move Health Data Forward Challenge is quickly approaching. The challenge encourages participants to create an API solution to allow people to securely authorize the movement of their health data to destinations they choose. Applications for the challenge are due on September 8th. Check out the discussion board to see answers to frequently asked questions.

ONC’s Community Health Peer Learning Program Featured

Earlier this month, the article “Sharing Data Across Sectors for Better Complex Care” featured ONC’sCommunity Health Peer Learning (CHP) Program, in addition to Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH), and it’s network “All In: Data for Community Health.” The feature discussed how these organizations are working to improve the way communities work together to address social determinants of health through the use of data. Read the article.

REGISTER NOW: CMS Webinars on the 2016 EHR Incentive Programs Requirements

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host two webinars in August that highlight how to participate successfully in the EHR Incentive Programs in 2016 based on the criteria outlined in the October 2015 final rule. The first webinar will discuss criteria for eligible professionals (EPs) and the second will highlight requirements for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs). Please use the links below to register.

Registration Information

2016 EHR Incentive Programs Requirements for Eligible ProfessionalsThursday, August 25, 2016
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Register: https://engage.vevent.com/rt/cms/index.jsp?seid=502

2016 EHR Incentive Programs Requirements for Eligible Hospitals/CAHsTuesday, August 30, 2016
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Register: https://engage.vevent.com/rt/cms/index.jsp?seid=506

Note: Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot. After your registration is completed, you will receive a follow-up email with step-by-step instructions on how to log-in to the webinar.