Proposed CAH Regulations

Proposed regulations “Medicare and Medicaid Programs:  Reform of Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation” were published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2011.    Please follow this link to view the proposed regulations.

Click HERE to view a document which lists issues that were raised by the Joint Commission with CMS regarding the proposed regulations and The Joint Commission’s position on each of the issues. 

Wide River and NHIMA Offer CPHIT/CPEHR Certification

Wide River Technology Extension Center (TEC), Nebraska’s Regional Extension Center, is now offering Health IT Certification at a reduced rate!  Business partners and current clients of Wide River TEC may enroll for the certification for only $150 per certification (a value of up to $1495). 

Wide River TEC and NHIMA have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that qualifies NHIMA members as recipients of the grant-funded classes.   Contact Jennifer Rathman, Communications Manager of Wide River TEC at jrathman@widerivertec.org or 402-476-1700 to enroll and for additional information.

The Certified Professional in Health Information Technology (CPHIT) and the Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR) are web-based instructions similar to the certification classes that have been conducted in Nebraska in the past. To view additional information about these certifications, visit www.healthitcertification.com.

Please note, this reduced rate is offered for a limited time, act now.

For more info, click here.