Apologies, the link was removed by the Listserv software. The HHS.gov
news release is at
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/12/20091230a.html


Regards,
William Hudson
CHI=ANNOUNCEMENTS, CHI-RESOURCES & CHI-WEB

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Subject: CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of
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Incentive Program

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> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 31 December 2009 02:13
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of  
> 'Meaningful Use' and Setting Standards for Electronic Health Record  
> Incentive Program
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> CHI people,
> We really need to make some noise and comment on this stuff if we  
> want a usable "health IT" system in the US. PLEASE please PLEASE  
> consider commenting. I've tried to explain and pitch usability and  
> its importance but you know how that goes...
>
> Best for the new year.
>
> LjR
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> From: "U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: December 30, 2009 2:20:03 PM PST
>
> Subject: CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of  
> 'Meaningful Use' and Setting Standards for Electronic Health Record  
> Incentive Program
> Reply-To: "U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services"
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> CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of 'Meaningful  
> Use' and Setting Standards for Electronic Health Record Incentive  
> Program
> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:01:00 -0600
>
>
> The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and the Office of  
> the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)  
> encourage public comment on two regulations issued today that lay a  
> foundation for improving quality, efficiency and safety through  
> meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology.
>
>
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> ljroseOnline.com____________________
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