HIMSS EHR Association
The HIMSS Electronic Health Record (EHR) Association is a trade association of Electronic Health Record (EHR) companies, addressing national efforts to create interoperable EHRs in hospital and ambulatory care settings. The EHR Association operates on the premise that the rapid, widespread adoption of EHRs will help improve the quality of patient care as well as the productivity and sustainability of the healthcare system.
News and Resources
EHR Association Members' Implementation Experience with NwHIN Exchange Specifications Shared with the ONC Health IT Steering Committee
Chicago (December 15, 2011) — The EHR Association responded to the HIT Standards Committee questionnaire regarding implementation of the NwHIN Exchange specifications. Much of the substance of the response is based on EHR Association members’ participation in an Association survey, adding tremendous credibility to the dialog. Thanks to the members who participated and to the Standards and Interoperability Workgroup for their efforts in preparing this response. Read the comments.
The EHR Association Comments on the NIST EUP
Chicago (November 9, 2011) — On behalf of the EHR Association, the Quality and Clinician Experience Workgroup, led by Scott Lind of Siemens and Keith Boone of GE Healthcare IT, recently responded to the NIST draft proposed EHR Usability Protocol (EUP) on Technical Evaluation, Testing, and Validation of the Usability of Electronic Health Records (NISTIR 7804). Thank you to the EHR Association Standards and Interoperability and the Public Policy Leadership Workgroups for their assistance in preparing this response. Usability is a complex topic, and the Workgroups have pointed out a number of examples that shed light on how the industry could move forward. Read the comments.
EHR Association Response to FDA Draft Guidance for Mobile Medical Applications
Chicago (October 13, 2011) — The Electronic Health Record (EHR) Association has responded to the Food and Drug Administration's draft guidance on mobile medical applications, asking for clarification on several points and expressing concerns regarding the potential regulation of clinical decision support for mobile applications. Read the comments.
