Council on Clinical Information Technology

AAP News Articles
1997 - 2006

2006 Articles

• Commission certifies more ambulatory EHR systems
  December 2006
• Deadline approaching to apply for National Provider Identifier
  November 2006
  
• New rules allow hospitals to share technology with physicians
  October 2006
• Pediatricians should look for certification when choosing EHR
  September 2006
• Pediatric electronic health records face off in competition
  July 2006
  
• Web site helps pediatricians choose EMR appropriate for their practice
  April 2006
• 2006 promises to be key year for health information technology
  April 2006
• AAP supporting efforts to develop personal health records
  January 2006

2005 Articles

• Weigh options before opting for CMS 'free' EHR software
  October 2005
• Pediatric electronic health records face off in competition
  August 2005
  
• Experts to ensure AAP guidance can be used at point of care
  August 2005
• New tool provides ratings, comments on EMR features
  July 2005
• Providers can apply now for HIPAA-required ID number
  July 2005
• Alphabet soup
  June 2005
  
• E-prescribing can add quality, safety to patient care
  May, 2005
• April 20 is deadline to comply with HIPAA Security Rule
  April 2005
• Evaluate policies to ensure compliance with Security Rule
  February 2005
• E-prescribing: A modern way to manage patients' medications
  February 2005
• AAP, federal government united in plans for national health information network
  February 2005
• Questions to consider before adopting EMR system
  January 2005

2004 Articles

• Ensure physical security of records to comply with HIPAA
  December 2004
• Handheld devices offer array of medical resources to meet individual needs
  November 2004
  
• AAP working to become 'leading force' in pediatric EHRs
  November 2004
  
• EHRs can help drive implementation of evidence-based guidelines
  October 2004
  
• Guidance offered on implementing HIPAA Security Rule
  October 2004
  
• Getting wired to Internet is first step in modernizing office
  September 2004
• Plan outlined for national health information infrastructure
  September 2004
• Pediatric electronic medical records face off in competition
  August 2004
• Guidelines on implementing HIPAA Security Rule in practice
  August 2004
• Standard clarifies what electronic health record should do
  July 2004
  
• Continuity of Care Record aims to ease transfer of patient information
  May 2004
• HIPAA privacy rule still evolving as it marks 1st anniversary
  April 2004
  
• Take note of 7 habits of highly effective e-mail users
  March 2004
• Constant companion: Personal digital assistants touted as invaluable medical tool
  March 2004
• Update on HIPAA rules, meeting compliance deadlines
  March 2004
  

2003 Articles

• Review checklist to ensure compliance with Privacy Rule
  April 2003
• Staff, volunteers should be trained on HIPAA Privacy Rule
  March 2003
• Make sure practice management software complies with HIPAA
  February 2003
• Business associates must comply with Privacy Rule
  January 2003
  

2002 Articles

• Conduct analysis to determine compliance with Privacy Rule
  November 2002
• Sec Thompson issues final Privacy Rule changes
  October 2002
• Data gap analysis tests HIPAA compliance of practices, vendors
  October 2002
• Guage vendors' readiness for HIPAA compliance
  September, 2002
• Weigh options for complying with HIPAA transactions rule
  August 2002
• Academy outlines steps to comply with HIPAA rules
  July, 2002
• Academy offers wealth of HIPAA resources
  June, 2002
• HIPAA improves efficiency, effectiveness of health care system
  January, 2002

2001 Articles

• HHS issues final rule on privacy of health information
  February 2001
• Privacy of health information: Separating fact from fiction
  May 2001

2000 Articles

• HHS outlines standards for performing electronic transactions
  December 2000

1999 Articles

• Risky business: E-mail's advantages tempered by potential liabilities
  January 1999
• In computer applications, members think of patients over business
  January 1999
• No time like the present for pediatricians to troubleshoot Y2K
  February 1999
• HIPAA simplification provision aims to reduce "paper chase"
  March 1999
• Pediatricians not online risk being left behind
  July 1999

1998 Articles

• AAP Work Group comments on proposed electronic identification codes
  September 1998

1997 Articles

• Integrated medical record systems streamline operations
  February 1997

To request a copy of any articles listed above (1997 - 1999) or to suggest future informatics topics that you would like to see addressed, contact the Division of Pediatric Practice at 847/434-4089.