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In this issue
• Meaningful use and quality
• PQRI
• Medical homes
• EHR help
• Medicaid and EHRs
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OCTOBER 1, 2009
Hospital group opposes 'meaningful use' quality improvement targets
The Federation of American Hospitals sent a letter to federal health IT officials asking them to drop "meaningful use" proposals that would require healthcare providers to meet quality improvement targets in order to qualify for federal incentive payments. More...
MGMA calls for EHR data for PQRI
The Medical Group Management Association is asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to hasten the reporting of electronic health record data for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative P4P program, according to a letter from the organization. More...
Study shows medical home model increases quality of care
A one-year evaluation study from the Group Health Cooperatives demonstrates that a medical home model in conjunction with health information technology could solve the nation's primary care physician shortage. More...
ONC clarifies extension center grant program
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has published more information on its $598 million grant program to go towards 70 Health Information Technology Regional Extension Centers. More...
CMS gives guidance on Medicaid incentive payments for EHRs
In order to encourage providers to adopt EHR technology, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has informed state Medicaid directors that the federal government will reimburse states for 100 percent of incentive payments made to healthcare providers showing "meaningful use" of electronic health records. More...
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Key Topic Updates  
Medical Economics Blog
Mass. primary care shortage worsens
If you can’t say something nice …
A new look for ModernMedicine
Join the conversation at memag.com/blogs
Electronic Health Records
Survey shows technology, mobility vital to future physicians
State privacy laws deter EHR adoption in hospitals
New HIPAA rules on information breaches take effect in September
EHRs remain a top challenge for group practices
Health Information Technology
A new kind of doctor-rating website?
CMS releases new ICD-10 fact sheet
The best new software for your PDA
High-tech handwashing system could help reduce hospital infections
Health Reform
HHS announces HIT Extension Program funding plan
Medical homes across America
Viewpoint: What needs to happen with healthcare reform
Future of healthcare: Capitation or specialized teams?

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