Need Help With EHR Privacy & Security?
New Resources Available To Health Care Providers
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The WVRHITEC has created an area on its web site to provide answers and resources related to EHR privacy and security: click to see. The WVRHITEC is available to assist practices and clinics with P&S matters.
NEW ONLINE LEARNING GAMES:
http://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/privacy-security-training-games |
WVDirect: Secure Messaging System For Health Care Providers
Begin Transition From Paper/FAX To Ease Of Secure Messaging Communication System
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The WV Health Information Network (WVHIN) has a secure messaging system (WVDirect) available to health care providers in the state. WVDirect is a simple, encrypted messaging solution so health care providers can quickly share messages and health information needed to provide patient care. This system enables participating health care providers to transition from using current paper/fax transmissions to using electronic messaging communications. To date, nearly 800 providers have signed up to use WVDirect. WVDirect Directory of Providers – click to view For more information on WVDirect please visit the WVHIN’s web site. Interested providers may also signup for the WVDirect by clicking on this link. |
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Answers To Questions About Health Information Exchange
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The W.Va. Health Information Network is linking hospitals, clinics and providers to the state’s new health information exchange: click to read. Click to watch a video about how to join West Virginia’s HIE. Or, watch this video about the benefits of Health Information Exchange – click to view
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Public Heatlh Reporting – Meaningful Use
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The Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services (W.Va. DHHR) has created a new website (click to see) that provides guidance on achieving Meaningful Use for public health reporting objectives. The new web site offers specifics on how providers will be able to register and report immunization data….and, in the future, report electronic laboratory reports, syndromic surveillance data, and cancer data to the appropriate registries.
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Meaningful Use
Meaningful Use Rules
August 23, 2020:
CMS has issued its final Stage 2 meaningful use rule. Click to read.
July 13, 2010:
The final rule on MU is available here. Additional materials will soon be available. Also, please visit the ONC’s Web site for more information on meaningful use and standards and certification.
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Featured Media
EHR 101 – Strategies for Selecting an EHR
Webinar Recordings –
May 12, 2020
Recorded webinar providing information and insights on selecting an electronic health record system.
Click here to view the recorded webinar.
Privacy and Security
EHR Privacy/Security
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on privacy and security
Read more about federal and state laws/standards that health care providers need to fulfill as part of protecting the privacy and security of health information.