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AHIMA Publishes Overview of Meaningful Use Rule

AHIMA released a detailed outline of the final rule on the meaningful use EHR incentive program. The guideline describes the content of each section of the 864-page prepublication copy, which the Department of Health and Human Services made available mid-month. In August AHIMA will begin releasing updates to its popular ARRA white paper series reflecting the changes made in the final meaningful use rule as well as the final rule on EHR standards and certification criteria.

Health Care Reform and Health IT Stimulus: ARRA and HITECH

AHIMA website dedicated to providing you a central resource center on leading edge information, opportunities, and requirements that will be generated by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed into law on February 17, 2009 by President Obama.

Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs

This official web site provides up-to-date, detailed information about the Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive programs. Includes information about who is eligible for the programs, how to register, and meaningful use.
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Ohio 2009 Medicare Part B Fee Schedule.

Ohio Health Policy Review

Published daily by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO), this site provides reliable and nonpartisan information and analysis on Ohio health policy issues. It features daily news and information summaries on health issues, along with original analysis and data from the HPIO.

States Launch Stimulus Sites

Several states including Ohio have set up stimulus web sites to help residents learn about the federal stimulus law, how stimulus dollars will be spent in individual states, and how the sites will track specific recovery projects.