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Markle In the News

Markle In the News includes articles, op-eds, blog commentary, and news items related to Markle's collaborative work.  The items are listed in reverse chronological order (newest first).

Blumenthal Says Government Role in Health IT Efforts Needed

May 1, 2009
At an event hosted by the Markle Foundation on Thursday, National Coordinator for Health IT David Blumenthal said the government needs to play a ...
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Markle Foundation Offers Recommendation on 'Meaningful Use'

May 1, 2009
A new Markle Foundation report recommends that HHS initially define "meaningful use" of electronic health records as the demonstration ...
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Markle, groups team up to outline 'meaningful use'

May 1, 2009
The Markle Foundation released an outline of principles for determining meaningful use in electronic health records during a forum it hosted to ...
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EHRs, Meaningful Use Get Spotlight This Week

May 1, 2009
Hospitals and physicians looking to get a better understanding of what is meant by "meaningful use" of electronic health records ...
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U.S. health data czar sees role for government hand

April 30, 2009
"It is clear that this field has not advanced (enough) ... when left exclusively to the private sector so there is a public role," ...
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Markle v. HIMSS: Differing Views of “Meaningful Use” and “Certification”

April 30, 2009
The forthcoming definition of the “meaningful use” of health information technology will set the direction of the Obama ...
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“Meaningful Use” Focus Proposed

April 30, 2009
The initial federal definition of “meaningful use” of electronic health records should focus on improving medication management and ...
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Making “Meaningful Use” Well… Meaningful

April 30, 2009
The market for EHRs has stalled as potential buyers await the outcome of the government’s definition of “meaningful use” and ...
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Endorsing a Path Towards a "Meaningful Use" Definition

April 30, 2009
After weeks of collaboration with a diverse group of organizations, today Google endorsed the Markle Foundation's framework on Meaningful ...
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Hearing Calls for Improved Intelligence Gathering Strategies That Protect Free Speech

April 27, 2009
Members of the private task force charged with making recommendations to help guide recent national, state and local law enforcement ...