Health Information Technology

Find updates and resources on all things related to Health Information Technology (HIT) in the long term and post-acute care industry.

Coronavirus Resources and News

Here are some resources for navigating the current COVID-19 pandemic. These pages are constantly updated so be sure to check back often.

Below are some recent news regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic. AHCA will regularly update this page with the latest information.

Current and Recent Regulatory Action Under CMS Review

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) occasionally proposes rules and requests comments before integrating submitting to Congress and U.S. Government Accountability office (GAO). Google the name or rule number to find more articles and updates on the rule. Refer to this document for a guide to the rulemaking process.

General HIT Resources

Below are some general HIT resources and long-term projects that provide insight on the industry.

Cybersecurity Resources

An increasing number of cybersecurity attacks target to facilities are occurring. In one recent instance, a hospital was breached and a nearby hospital-based SNF-member could not submit MDS data. Is your facility or organization protected against cyber attacks? The below resources provide a wealth of information for ensuring proper security protections.

Upcoming Conferences and Meetings

There are no scheduled HIT events at this time. If you know of an upcoming event, please let us know and we will post the event here.

Patient Privacy and Security

Compliance with the detailed requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) regulations is a challenging and burdensome task. One of the significant purposes of these federal regulations is to protect the personal health information of patients and residents; and covered employers must comply.

For help in determining whether you are covered, use CMS' decision tool.