For the past two days the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics has been hearing testimony from the industry on what constitutes the “meaningful use” [...]

The Department of Health and Human Services has published guidance related to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and its effect on researchers. “Guidance on the [...]

The National Quality Forum is in the process of establishing consensus standards for the use of clinically enriched administrative data for reporting performance measures in ambulatory [...]

Professional practice experience is an important part of an HIM student’s education. Hands-on experience with HIM work is important to helping graduates enter the work force [...]

Several stories in the current print issue describe efforts to streamline data collection and reporting for quality measures. Two touch on the Quality Reporting Document Architecture [...]

The ICD-10-CM/PCS final rule requires a major transition in academic programs as well as in the field. Institutions currently teaching ICD-9-CM in baccalaureate, associate, and certificate [...]

The stimulus bill includes provisions for education, outreach, and training around healthcare IT. Bonnie S. Cassidy, MPA, RHIA, FAHIMA, FHIMSS, offers a look at the significant [...]

The Federal Trade Commission has its ARRA homework well under way. Yesterday it announced its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on data breach notification. The American [...]