The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has launched a website listing all electronic health record products that have been certified by various authorized testing and certification bodies under the Temporary Certification Program, according to a report by AHA News Now.
The website includes complete EHR systems and EHR modules. The certified technologies are identified with the name of the certifying ATCB, the ONC certification number, vendor information, product information and product version number.
EHR certification is part of a government initiative under the HITECH Act, which implemented incentive payment programs to help healthcare providers adopt EHRs. To qualify for incentive payments, healthcare providers must not only adopt but also demonstrate meaningful use of EHR systems. EHR vendors can apply for certification of their products.
Read the AHA News Now report about the ONC website of certified EHRs and EHR modules.
Read other coverage about certified EHRs:
- First Wave of Certified EMRs Announced
- ONC Authorizes Third Review Body for Healthcare Information Technology
- CCHIT Showing Progress in Certifying Electronic Health Records Products
The website includes complete EHR systems and EHR modules. The certified technologies are identified with the name of the certifying ATCB, the ONC certification number, vendor information, product information and product version number.
EHR certification is part of a government initiative under the HITECH Act, which implemented incentive payment programs to help healthcare providers adopt EHRs. To qualify for incentive payments, healthcare providers must not only adopt but also demonstrate meaningful use of EHR systems. EHR vendors can apply for certification of their products.
Read the AHA News Now report about the ONC website of certified EHRs and EHR modules.
Read other coverage about certified EHRs:
- First Wave of Certified EMRs Announced
- ONC Authorizes Third Review Body for Healthcare Information Technology
- CCHIT Showing Progress in Certifying Electronic Health Records Products