A new international council will focus on the alignment and advancement of workforce training curriculum in health information management and health IT.

Cerner Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Siemens Health Services, the health information technology business unit of Siemens AG, for $1.3 billion in cash.

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Health IT consultants are more satisfied with their work life than their full-time employed counterparts, according to the first HIT Workforce Engagement survey from consulting and staffing firm Healthcare IT Leaders.

To advance health system improvements and medical research, federal health data should no longer be denied to commercial entities, according to Healthcare Leadership Council President Mary R. Grealy who testified before the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee on June 22.

A new Health IT Safety Center should serve as a central point for a learning environment, complement existing systems, facilitate reporting and promote transparent sharing of information regarding patient safety, according to the findings of the HIT Safety Task Force presented at the July 8 Health IT Policy Committee meeting.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT should recommend a new standard occupational classification that addresses health informatics and consider new training models for the health IT workforce, including apprenticeships.

During the July 8 Health IT Policy Committee meeting, Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, national coordinator of health IT, outlined the adjustments made to the committee’s various workgroups.