tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733074358901582680.post5547467341368224317..comments2024-03-23T05:28:35.472-04:00Comments on Healthcare Standards: Timey-WimeyKeith W. Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16883038460949909300noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733074358901582680.post-62145394368528614962013-12-08T08:20:20.602-05:002013-12-08T08:20:20.602-05:00Keith, this reminds me a bit of the original CCHIT...Keith, this reminds me a bit of the original CCHIT certifications where they proposed the certification criteria for the upcoming year, but also the "roadmap" for years beyond that. In early days of HITSC, I believe John Halamka referred to a "glide path" that would signal the long-term thinking. It seemed that most vendors wanted an opportunity to comment on not just a single year but a multi-year path. The difference in ONC's announcement is that the 2015 certification update won't wait till a later year (like 2017 or beyond) to be implemented in test procedures. But right now it's unclear to me what vendors will have to do or be expected to do as a result of the 2015 criteria. Will they view it as a market imperative that they must meet in time or else be noncompetitive? Or will it truly just be a "signal to the market" that helps vendors better prepare for MU3? Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251393010554964308noreply@blogger.com