The Office of the National Coordinator has selected a third organization to be an Authorized Testing and Certification Body for healthcare information technology, according to an ONC news release.

HIMSS has awarded six healthcare organizations the HIMSS Davies Awards of Excellence for delivering quality care to patients through the use of healthcare information technology, specifically electronic health records, according to a HIMSS news release.

The Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments have launched a fourth virtual lifetime electronic record pilot in Spokane, Wash., according to a Government Health IT report.

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The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, which has recently been approved to be a review body for healthcare information technology testing and certification, is looking for senior executive working in the healthcare industry to serve as trustees and commissioners…

Although healthcare providers are just starting to take on the challenge of meeting the 2011 first stage requirements of the meaningful use incentive program, the Department of Health & Human Services has already started talks over second stage measures of…

The Physicians Foundation, an organization focused on the interest of physicians and their patients, has awarded approximately $2 million in grants to 15 organizations for various healthcare information technology projects, according to a Healthcare IT News report.

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission, a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body, has launched its Management Service Organization Accreditation Program in Maryland, according to an EHNAC news release.

The Centers of Medicare & Medicare Services has approved federal matching funds for four more states' electronic health record incentives programs, according to CMS news releases.

The Telecommunications Industry Association has shown support for the Federal Communications Commission's efforts in reforming its universal service healthcare support mechanism but strongly urges the FCC to implement flexible broadband programs for healthcare providers in rural communities, according to a…