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  1. Ransomware Response Guidance Released 7/20/2016

    OCR guidance is designed to help safeguard health information privacy. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. EHR Market Dominance Affects HIE Use 7/19/2016

    Hospital HIE engagement is associated with vendor dominance, research shows. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  3. CMS Acting Director Slavitt Says MACRA Might See Delayed Implementation 7/19/2016

    Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee, Slavitt admits start date could be pushed back. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. HHS Releases Metrics For Evaluating Interoperability Under MACRA 7/18/2016

    Nearly 100 comments from stakeholders helped to shape the new metrics. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. AHA Health Forum Releases List Of Most Wired Hospitals 7/18/2016

    “Most Wired” hospitals are partnering with other providers to share health data, study found. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. Lawmakers Push For Required Patient Notification In Wake Of Cyber Attacks 7/15/2016

    Reps. Lieu and Hurd want ransomware attack guidance for provider organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. Stolen Records Cost Providers $355 Each 7/13/2016

    The cost of data breaches is certainly high, but a recent report from the Ponemon Institute says the real cost is an average of $355 for each stolen record. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  8. Columbus Region Is Pioneering Healthcare IT Via Startups 7/12/2016

    Could Columbus serve as a model for other communities to improve Healthcare IT? By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  9. Study Highlights Implementation Gaps As EHR Adoption Pressure Grows 7/11/2016

    Study finds a list of challenges, workarounds, and gaps as healthcare organizations struggle with EHRs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. McKesson, Change Healthcare Merge 7/8/2016

    Move will lower healthcare costs, improve outcomes, and simplify the transition to value-based care. By Christine Kern, contributing writer