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Final Rule For EHR Meaningful Use Announced
July 13, 2010
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the final rule on requirements for meaningful use that providers must achieve in order to receive incentive payments for electronic health records (EHRs) under the HITECH Act. The final rule is available in the Federal Register.
Cyber Security Presentations
July 1, 2010
NYSTEC presentations delivered at the 2010 NYS Cyber Security Conference on June 16 can be viewed at the conference Web site. NYSTEC consultants teamed with NYS specialists on two sessions, “Electronic Health Records: An Overview of Privacy and Security Challenges and Solutions” and a “Multi-Agency Collaborative Approach to Data Classification.”
Electronic Health Records & Health IT
April 2, 2010
With incentives forthcoming from the federal government, the transition to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Health Information Technology (HIT) is a high priority for health care providers. Information and network security is crucial to this transition. Learn how NYSTEC can help with compliance.
NYSTEC Wins Telecommunications Contract with New York MTA
January 18, 2010
NYSTEC has won a competitively bid contract to provide on-call telecommunications consulting to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
NYSTEC Wins Pennsylvania ITQ Contract
January 12, 2010
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded NYSTEC a contract for Master IT Services enabling agencies and localities in Pennsylvania to tap the company for specific consulting engagements.
NYSTEC Monitors Meaningful Use Criteria for Health IT
December 30, 2009
The federal government has announced initial guidelines for “meaningful use” related to the stimulus program for the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by Medicaid and Medicare providers.
NYSTEC Consultants Speak About Business Analysis
December 16, 2009
On December 15, 2009, NYSTEC consultants Angie Musa and Paul Franz gave a presentation before the New York State Forum on “The Role of the Business Analyst.”
NYSTEC Briefs New York IT Professionals on Smart Grid
December 10, 2009
On December 10, 2009, NYSTEC Director Mike Walsh appeared before the New York State Forum to provide an overview of Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and its implementation within New York State, as well as other Smart Grid initiatives statewide.
Data Classification Presentation
October 9, 2009
On Sept. 24, 2009, NYSTEC & NYS OTDA delivered a presentation on Data Identification & Classification at the Government Technology Conference in Albany.
Remote Wireless Access to Government Data: Security Tips
November 3, 2008
Accessing a government network using a WLAN or smartphone poses various security problems. We offer 10 tips for making your wireless connections more secure…
Data Classification: A Cornerstone of Information Security
November 3, 2008
Descended from the system first established by the British government in the 19th Century, data classification helps organizations establish cost-effective security measures…
Article: Just Like Building a Home
October 27, 2008
Most people who decide to build a new home know very little about housing construction, so they hire a general contractor. A contractor brings experience, knowledge and a proven process to the project…
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Sept. 22 - 23, 2010
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