Foundation Work Group

The Foundation Work Group has incorporated its work products into the efforts of the criteria-owning Work Groups, like the Ambulatory and Inpatient groups. The Foundation group was retired prior to beginning of the CCHIT Certified 09 development period.

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Members

In July 2007, a new Foundation Work Group was formed. Composed of a variety of healthcare professionals and stakeholders, the group will foster the development of the baseline criteria that form the foundation of all electronic health records. Review the Foundation Work Group members.

Minutes

Each Certification Commission Work Group keeps running minutes of Work Group meetings. Read the latest minutes from this work group.

 

Work Groups and Expert Panels

The Certification Commission has gathered volunteers from across the spectrum of healthcare stakeholder groups in an effort to create the most effective certification program.

About

A core set of requirements underlie all EHR products and networks. The Foundation Work Group works with all other Certification Work Groups and Expert Panels, to propose the criteria and tests that belong to that core set.

Town Calls scheduled

On September 19, the Certification Commission will hold a series of Town Calls to help interested parties prepare for submitting public comment.