New Resources Available on HealthIT.gov

Posted by Mahria Lebow on August 27th, 2012 Posted in: Technology

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This week, ONC added a number of resources to HealthIT.gov. Highlights include:

Stage 2 Meaningful Use—Final Rules: On Thursday, August 23, ONC and CMS released final requirements for the Stage 2 Electronic Health Records Incentive programs and Standards & Certification Criteria. Information and resources about both rules are available on a new Meaningful Use Stage 2 page.

New Consumer Videos Available: In recent weeks, ONC has expanded its library of consumer-friendly videos. New videos available in the Patients and Families section of HealthIT.gov include an animated video about the benefits of health IT, as well as winners of two consumer video challenges. Watch the videos.

Redesigned Federal Advisory Committee (FACA) Pages Launched: Webpages for the Health IT Policy and Standards committees and workgroups meetings featuring a new meeting calendar are now available. Visit the new FACA pages to view calendars and other resources for both the Health IT Policy Committee and the Health IT Standards Committee.

Read the Buzz from Your Mobile Device: ONC launched its Health IT Buzz blog mobile website. Readers can now access information about health IT and view important updates from ONC from their smartphone or other mobile devices. Read the Health IT Buzz blog.

Visit HealthIT.gov often for the latest information and resources and to stay up-to-date on how health IT is improving America’s health and health care!