The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance last week to state health officials aimed at increasing adoption of strategies that address social determinants of health (SDOH) in…
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CMS, ONC Delay Information Blocking Rule Implementation Due to COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the federal government has extended the certification implementation timelines for providers and vendors that must comply with the information blocking final rules…
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[Updated May 8, 2020] Summary of Federal Privacy Guidance, Waivers, and Enforcement Discretion for Health Information Professionals
Lauren Riplinger, vice president, policy and government affairs, at AHIMA summarizes relevant information on current federal privacy guidance, waivers, and enforcement discretion for health information professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated 5/4/20: Summary of CMS Waivers for Health Information Professionals
Lauren Riplinger, vice president, policy and government affairs, at AHIMA summarizes recent waivers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) relevant for health information professionals during the COVID-19…