In the world of healthcare information technology, it is extremely important to be familiar with IT rules and regulations, as they affect how you design your systems to stay in compliance with the law. Here are 3 of the most important acts for healthcare IT professionals to be familiar with in order to remain compliant. […]
The HITECH Act’s Health IT Infrastructure Standards and Requirements
The HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act was passed in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Auto of 2009 (ARRA). This piece of legislation was created to accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), and its supporting technology, in U.S. healthcare organizations. The 7 major goals of the HITECH […]