ONCHIT
- What is ONCHIT?
- ONCHIT, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, was founded in 2004 as part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and received a massive boost in funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. The office has been tasked with coordinating the implementation and use of health information technology under HITECH.
- What does ONCHIT mean to you?
- ONCHIT will set the definition for “meaningful use” of electronic health record programs before December, 31, 2009. Proof of “meaningful use” is required for practices and providers to receive $44,000 or more in incentives for using an electronic health record system. Practice Fusion is committed to compliance with the certification developed by ONCHIT. Practice Fusion’s EHR will absolutely support “meaningful use” criteria and qualify for HITECH incentive.
HITECH Policy Information:
Learn more about ONCHIT’s Health IT Policy Committee, View an early draft of “meaningful use” matrix