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Update of ONC's

Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information

The HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released Version 2.0 of their Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information. In the updated Guide, you will find practical scenarios that explain when a business associate (BA) relationship forms along with suggested questions health care providers may want to ask their health IT product developers and a seven-step approach for implementing a security management process. Read the blog post.

Now Available: Updated 2014 eCQMs for 2016 Reporting

On April 10, On May 1, CMS posted the annual update for the 2014 electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) for eligible professionals to be used to electronically report 2016 quality data for PQRS, IQR, and the EHR Incentive Programs.

To view the Measures from the eCQM Library on CMS.gov, download he entire set of measures in their respective zip files using the links.

New Content on Connections Resource Site

The following documents were recently added to the Connections Resource Site. Log on to the site and check them out!

Calendar of Events and Approaching Deadlines

There are many events and deadlines approaching. The following table contains many of those relevant to the Connections members. Register for webinars and training by clicking on the time for the event.