Technology

Technology Deadline Extended for Health Information Exchange Funding: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved New York's request for an extension of its Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) through Sept. 30, 2020.

Technology Deadline to Connect to the Statewide Health Information Network for New York is March 9th: A free recorded webinar for providers addressing the value of the SHIN-NY and exploring available funding opportunities for connecting is now available.

Technology NYeC Offers Webinar on Streamlined Requirements for Health Information Exchange Funding: The webinar will be held on Dec. 21, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

Technology International Cyberattack Threatens Healthcare Organizations: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are calling for aggressive risk mitigation steps in response to the ransomware attack – “WannaCry” – plaguing businesses and healthcare organizations around the globe.

Technology Joint FBI-Homeland Security Report on Russian Hacking Offers Cyber-Security Recommendations

Technology Certified EHR Adopters Must Connect to the SHIN-NY or Submit a Waiver by March 9: Nursing homes, home care agencies, and hospice programs utilizing "certified electronic health record technology under the federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)" must connect to the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) by March 9, 2018 or submit a waiver request to the Department of Health.

Technology Free Webinar on Connecting to the Statewide Health Information Network for New York: The webinar will be held twice, on Jan. 29th at 3:30 pm and Jan. 30th at 8:30 am.

Technology More EHRs to Qualify for Health Information Exchange Incentives Under New Requirements: Long-term/post-acute care providers that have adopted electronic health records that are not certified for HITECH security requirements will have alternative paths to qualify for Data Exchange Incentive Program funds.

Technology HHS Releases Cybersecurity Collection and Guidance on Ransomware Attacks

Technology Health IT in Long-term and Post Acute Care: Issue Brief: The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology published this issue brief summarizing the current state of Health IT for long term care providers, available opportunities and challenges, as well as a list of helpful resources.