Press Releases
DirectTrust wants to keep you updated on our latest developments. Below you will find links to a few of our most recent press releases, in addition to recent accreditation announcements from participating organizations.
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DirectTrust Announces TNAP-Participant V2.0 Accreditation Criteria Available for Public Review through March 20
WASHINGTON, DC – January 17, 2023 – DirectTrust™, a non-profit healthcare industry alliance created to support secure, identity-verified electronic exchanges of protected health information, today announced TNAP-Participant program, Version 2.0 criteria is available for public comment. The open process for adopting criteria will commence on January 17 and end on March 20, 2023. DirectTrust’s accreditation […]
January 17, 2023
More ››DirectTrust and EHNAC Announce Closing of Merger
WASHINGTON, DC January 5, 2023 – DirectTrust and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) today announced the completion of their previously announced merger, effective January 4, 2023. Moving forward, DirectTrust, combined with EHNAC’s accreditation expertise, will create new opportunities for trust and assurance in the healthcare industry – including bringing to fruition new accreditation […]
January 4, 2023
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2023 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
Key updates include those for 19 existing and 3 new programs; address capacity planning, utilization monitoring, and improved mapping to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 3, 2023 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced […]
January 2, 2023
More ››DirectTrust and EHNAC Announce Merger Agreement
EHNAC to merge with and into DirectTrust; EHNAC Commission will remain intact WASHINGTON, DC and SIMSBURY, Conn., November 17, 2022 – DirectTrust and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) today announced an agreement to merge EHNAC with and into DirectTrust, effective January 4, 2023. DirectTrust is a non-profit healthcare industry alliance created to […]
November 17, 2022
More ››EHNAC and CARIN Alliance Announce New CARIN Code of Conduct Accreditation Program
Partnership to advance consumer-directed exchange within the healthcare industry among health plans, providers and third-party app developers SIMSBURY, Conn. and WASHINGTON – October 3, 2022 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, and The CARIN Alliance, a collaborative working […]
October 3, 2022
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2023 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through November 28
Criteria enhancements include those for 19 existing and 3 new programs; updates address capacity planning, utilization monitoring, and improved mapping to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework SIMSBURY, Conn. – September 28, 2022 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today […]
September 28, 2022
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized Criteria for Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) and Trusted Dynamic Registration & Authentication Program (TDRAAP)
Important updates include alignment with final TEFCA and addition of CARIN Code of Conduct SIMSBURY, Conn. – July 19, 2022 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced the release of new criteria versions for three of its […]
July 19, 2022
More ››EHNAC Announces Criteria Updates to Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) and Trusted Dynamic Registration & Authentication Program (TDRAAP)
Open for public review through June 21, updated criteria to align with Final TEFCA, include addition of CARIN Code of Conduct SIMSBURY, Conn. – April 19, 2022 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced that it has […]
April 19, 2022
More ››The Sequoia Project Announces Board of Directors Election Results and Launches New Task Groups
Vienna, VA – April 14, 2022 – The Sequoia Project, a non-profit and trusted advocate for nationwide health IT interoperability, today announced this year’s board of directors and board-elected officers. Additionally, the company introduced the new Stakeholder Engagement Workgroup and launched two new Information Blocking Compliance Task Groups. The Sequoia Project welcomes new board members Willarda Edwards, MD, […]
April 14, 2022
More ››EHNAC and HITRUST Partner to Strengthen Privacy and Security Requirements for TNAP
Collaboration ensures that stakeholders adhere to the latest privacy and security best practices SIMSBURY, Conn. and FRISCO, Texas – March 21, 2022 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and HITRUST® today announced a partnership to strengthen the framework of the Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP). TNAP seeks to promote interoperability by assuring the […]
March 21, 2022
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2022 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
Important updates include new interoperability and information blocking program criteria; new program KPI requirements WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – January 5, 2022 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced the release of new criteria versions for its 20 […]
January 5, 2022
More ››EHNAC CEO Addresses Where Healthcare Industry Stands on the Interoperability Front as a Final TEFCA Rule Approaches
Industry Commentary WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – December 14, 2021 – Bringing true interoperability to the electronic patient record will be a game-changer for patients, providers, payers, other stakeholders and for the industry. As the healthcare industry moves closer to making this vision a reality with a final TEFCA expected in 2022, Lee Barrett, CEO and […]
December 14, 2021
More ››EHNAC Appoints Three New Commissioners to Governing Body
Distinguished Industry leaders from ZeOmega®, MiHIN and TransUnion to help expand EHNAC’s mission of ensuring the highest standards of patient data privacy, security and integrity WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – November 11, 2021 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, […]
November 11, 2021
More ››ZeOmega Now Certified by All Three Leading Testing Groups, First in U.S. to Achieve “Security & Interoperability Trifecta”
Leading Population Health Company Demonstrates Security and Data Exchange Leadership with HITRUST, EHNAC and Drummond Certifications PLANO, Texas – October 13, 2021 – ZeOmega® is the first and only population health management (PHM) organization to have successfully passed all three comprehensive data security and interoperability testing programs, known as the “Security and Interoperability Trifecta.” By passing all three […]
October 13, 2021
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2022 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through November 29
Significant updates include new interoperability and information blocking program criteria; new program KPI requirements WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – September 27, 2021 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced that it has posted new versions of program criteria […]
September 27, 2021
More ››WEBINAR: Demystifying the CMS Interoperability Final Rule
One of several deadlines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Patient Access and Interoperability Final Rule went into effect on July 1, 2021. The standards pose large hurdles for health plans and app vendors with many in the industry still unclear on how to support the scale of interoperability needed. Join leading […]
July 28, 2021
More ››TEFCA Will be Live in 2022
Today, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and The Sequoia Project announced the timeline for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). The 21st Century Cures Act, signed by President Obama in 2016, calls on ONC to “develop or support a trusted exchange framework, including a common agreement among […]
July 13, 2021
More ››Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services, Velatura Public Benefit Corporation Announce Donation to Interoperability Institute Workforce Program
Donations will benefit students pursuing a career in health information technology GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN) and Velatura Public Benefit Corporation (Velatura) today announced that a portion of proceeds from every referral it makes to Trusted Dynamic Registration & Authentication Accreditation Program (TDRAAP) will be used to support a […]
June 14, 2021
More ››CAQH and EHNAC Partner to Provide Incentives for FHIR App Developers to Become Accredited
TDRAAP accreditation program paves the way for apps and plans to connect and for consumers to gain greater access to their healthcare data WASHINGTON, DC—June 2, 2021—CAQH and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) have partnered to provide incentives for application developers participating in the CAQH Endpoint Directory to become accredited through the Trusted […]
June 2, 2021
More ››EHNAC and Velatura Announce Referral Agreement to Deliver Trust and Transparency for Organizational and Individual Access to Data
Relationship extends access of Trusted Dynamic Registration & Authentication Accreditation Program to health plans, electronic health information exchanges and other providers nationwide WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – April 22, 2021 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, and Velatura Public […]
April 22, 2021
More ››CAQH Launches National Directory of FHIR Endpoints and Third-Party Apps
Centralized resource streamlines information sharing between health plans, Medicaid agencies and third-party app developers ahead of CMS Interoperability and Patient Access rule deadlines WASHINGTON, DC – 04/21/2021 – CAQH today announced the launch of the CAQH Endpoint Directory, a centralized repository of validated payer FHIR endpoints and third-party applications. Developed with support from the technology […]
April 21, 2021
More ››EHNAC and UDAP.org Offer Roadmap for Interoperability Requirements with the Launch of TDRAAP Star Level Glide Path
New structure provides industry with a roadmap to increased scalability and security WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – April 6, 2021 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, in collaboration with UDAP.org, today announced the launch of the Trusted Dynamic Registration […]
April 6, 2021
More ››EHNAC Executive Director Addresses Impact of HIPAA Safe Harbor Law
Lee Barrett outlines ruling; discusses benefits for companies employing recognized security practices WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – March 22, 2021 – On January 5 of this year, H.R. 7898 (Public Law 116-321), also known as the HIPAA Safe Harbor Law, was enacted. Under this legislation, covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) that deal with protected […]
March 22, 2021
More ››Lee Barrett of EHNAC Elected to The Sequoia Project Board of Directors
As the healthcare industry works toward total interoperable data exchange, the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) continues to play a key role with the recent election of Lee Barrett, CEO and Executive Director of EHNAC, to The Sequoia Project Board of Directors. Barrett has led efforts to advance the mission of EHNAC while promoting […]
January 13, 2021
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2021 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
Important updates include new program criteria designed to help payers and providers meet CMS Interoperability and Patient Access final rule requirements FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 4, 2021 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced the release of […]
January 4, 2021
More ››EHNAC Appoints Healthcare Leader as Commissioner to Governing Body
Judy Hatchett, VP, CISO of Surescripts joins 13 commissioners in expanding the reach of EHNAC’s mission FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 26, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced that Judy Hatchett, Vice President, Chief Information Security […]
October 26, 2020
More ››EHNAC and UDAP.org Announce Launch of Trusted Dynamic Registration & Authentication Accreditation Program
Supports scaling the interoperability requirements within ONC and related CMS Final Rules with a focus on technical standards; Enables trust and transparency for organizational and individual access to data FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 20, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically […]
October 20, 2020
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2021 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 3
Significant updates include new program criteria designed to help payers and providers meet CMS Interoperability and Patient Access final rule requirements FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 6, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that it has […]
October 6, 2020
More ››EHNAC Releases a New Accreditation Criteria Version for Public Review through September 4
FARMINGTON, Conn. – July 15, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that it has posted a new version of program criteria for public review. The open process for adopting criteria will commence on July 15 […]
July 15, 2020
More ››U.S. Office for Civil Rights to Join EHNAC and CORL Technologies for Webinar on Privacy & Security Enforcement Activities
Panelists to discuss current compliance activities, perspectives on HIPAA/HITECH enforcement focused on downstream vendors and business associates FARMINGTON, Conn. – May 28, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced a collaboration with CORL Technologies on an upcoming […]
May 28, 2020
More ››CMS Recognizes EHNAC Program as Evidence of Appropriate Security for Data at the Point of Care Program
EHNAC HNAP Accredited Organizations Now Meet Security Requirements for the Pilot Program FARMINGTON, CT – May 7, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit federally recognized standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced its HNAP program has been recognized as evidence that an organization has met […]
May 7, 2020
More ››EHNAC Launches Revised Certification Program for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Enhancements include streamlined criteria, elimination of physical site visits and reduced fees FARMINGTON, Conn. – April 28, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced significant revisions to its Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) approved Electronic Prescribing of […]
April 28, 2020
More ››EHNAC Announces Launch of Privacy and Security Toolkit
New product offering to provide healthcare stakeholders with analysis and reports to measure, track and demonstrate an organization’s compliance across mandated privacy and security regulations FARMINGTON, Conn. – April 7, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today […]
April 7, 2020
More ››EHNAC’s Policy Regarding COVID-19 and Our Commitment to You
Effective Immediately 3/13/20 The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our thoughts and concerns are focused on all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). We believe our role and responsibility during this time is the health, safety and well-being of our families, organizations, staff […]
March 16, 2020
More ››EHNAC’s Executive Director Comments on Finalization of Health and Human Services Rules on Interoperability and Data Blocking Regulations
FARMINGTON, Conn. – March 9, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the finalization of two rules on Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program as mandated by the 21st Century Cures Act. Lee Barrett, executive director and CEO of the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission […]
March 9, 2020
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2020 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
Important criteria updates include refocused privacy and security initiatives and new Trusted Network Accreditation Programs (TNAP) which addresses alignment with TEFCA FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 9, 2020 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today the release […]
January 9, 2020
More ››CSA 405(d) Task Group Receives ISC2 Award
The CSA 405(d) team received the ISC2 2019 Information Security Leadership Award (ISLA) for outstanding performance on Managing Threats and Protecting Patients (HICP). View the award here.
December 13, 2019
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2020 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 31
Significant criteria updates include refocused privacy and security initiatives and new programs devoted to addressing alignment with the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) FARMINGTON, Conn. – November 1, 2019 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced […]
November 1, 2019
More ››TNAP Announces Finalized Criteria for Inaugural Accreditation Program
Accreditation to ensure health exchange organization adherence to security, privacy, regulatory compliance and rights management FARMINGTON, Conn. – Oct. 1, 2019 – The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) healthcare collaborative today announced the release of final criteria, TNAP v1.0, for its accreditation program. The criteria, finalized after a 60-day public comment period and beta testing […]
October 1, 2019
More ››Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Announces Participating Beta Organizations Ahead of Finalizing Program Criteria
Six beta organizations to provide early feedback prior to launch of accreditation program later this year FARMINGTON, Conn. – August 20, 2019 –The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) collaborative, established to directly align with the 21st Century Cures Act and the development of the Trusted Exchange Framework with Common Agreement (TEFCA), today named six healthcare organizations, […]
August 20, 2019
More ››EHNAC Announces Launch of Consulting and Advisory Services
New offerings to provide healthcare stakeholders with crucial guidance on conducting organizational risk assessments, remediating compliance gaps, and meeting third-party assurance requirements FARMINGTON, Conn. – August 5, 2019 –The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced the addition of […]
August 5, 2019
More ››Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Releases Accreditation Criteria for Public Review
Industry feedback requested during the 60-day public review period through Sept. 19th FARMINGTON, Conn. – July 18, 2019 – The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) healthcare collaborative today announced a 60-day public comment and review period of the draft criteria for its accreditation program. Established in July 2018, the collaborative seeks to align this accreditation program […]
July 18, 2019
More ››EHNAC Appoints New Commissioners to Governing Body
FARMINGTON, Conn. – July 8, 2019 –The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced Edward Hafner of Change Healthcare Operations, LLC and Jason Wallis of Availity, LLC have joined the organization’s governing body. Hafner and Wallis, whose terms run […]
July 8, 2019
More ››The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Collaborative Survey Finds Concern Over Privacy and Security Key Barrier to Interoperability
FARMINGTON, Conn. – June 26, 2019 –The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) collaborative, established to directly align with the development of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), today announced the results of a healthcare industry stakeholder survey. The feedback generated from the survey will help guide the development of a transparent, inclusive and […]
June 26, 2019
More ››EHNAC’s Executive Director Lee Barrett Elected to The Discover Alliance Board of Directors
FARMINGTON, Conn. – June 20, 2019 –The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that Lee Barrett, CEO and executive director, was elected to the Discover Alliance Board of Directors. Barrett joins a group of executives and other prominent […]
June 20, 2019
More ››EHNAC Executive Director Part of HHS Cybersecurity Task Force (405d) Presented with FedHealthIT Innovation Award
FARMINGTON, Conn. – June 12, 2019 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced Lee Barrett, EHNAC Executive Director and CEO, was a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Cybersecurity Task Force (405d) which […]
June 12, 2019
More ››EHNAC’s Executive Director Offers Healthcare Industry an Important Overview of HHS Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures
FARMINGTON, Conn. – May 28, 2019 – Lee Barrett, CEO and executive director of the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and a member of the U.S. Department Health & Human Service (HHS) Cybersecurity Task Group (405d) joined fellow Task Group members late last year on the development of practical cybersecurity guidelines to reduce cybersecurity […]
May 28, 2019
More ››HHS Cybersecurity Task Group (405d) Offers Practical Guidelines to the Healthcare Industry
Lee Barrett, Executive Director and CEO of EHNAC and a member of the U.S. Department Health & Human Service Cybersecurity Task Group (405d) joined fellow Task Group members late last year on the development of practical cybersecurity guidelines to reduce cybersecurity risks for the healthcare industry. The result was the creation of the “Health Industry […]
May 22, 2019
More ››Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Collaborative Launches Survey to Identify Issues with the Interoperable Exchange of Healthcare Data
FARMINGTON, Conn. – May 21, 2019 – The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) collaborative, developed to promote interoperability by assuring the security and privacy of trusted networks, today announced the release of a five-question survey. The survey was designed to help gather input related to the interoperable exchange of healthcare data from industry stakeholders. This […]
May 21, 2019
More ››EHNAC’s Executive Director Offers Comment on ONC Draft 2 of the Trusted Exchange Framework
Industry Commentary FARMINGTON, Conn. – April 24, 2019 – Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), issued draft 2 of the Trusted Exchange Framework as well as a public comment period through June 17, 2019. Lee Barrett, CEO and executive director […]
April 24, 2019
More ››EHNAC Partners with National Accounting Firm Wipfli to Offer SOC 2 Compliance
Third-party accreditor augments suite of auditing services to help accredited organizations meet security compliance requirements and enhance stakeholder confidence FARMINGTON, Conn. – March 28, 2019 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced a partnership with top 20 […]
March 28, 2019
More ››EHNAC Enhances All Accreditation Programs with Integration of Cloud-Focused Criteria
Public Review Period for this Criteria Extends through March 18 FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 16, 2019 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that it has posted new versions of its third-party Cloud Service Provider […]
January 16, 2019
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2019 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
Incorporation of GDPR and New York State Cybersecurity Requirements are top updates to EHNAC accreditation program criteria FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 3, 2019 –The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today the release of new criteria versions for all […]
January 3, 2019
More ››EHNAC Announces New Referral Program
Having a strong network of EHNAC-accredited and EHNAC-certified organizations across the healthcare industry supports our mission of improving transactional quality, operational efficiency and data security for all healthcare stakeholders. And the best advocates for these programs have always been its accredited/certified organizations themselves. The EHNAC Referral Program is designed to reward that tremendous support and […]
December 4, 2018
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2019 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review Through Dec. 6
Most significant criteria changes to the organization’s accreditation programs includes incorporation of GDPR and New York State Cybersecurity Requirements FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 1, 2018 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that it has posted […]
October 1, 2018
More ››EHNAC Executive Director Addresses TEFCA and Where Industry is Heading in Achieving Interoperability
Industry Commentary FARMINGTON, Conn. – July 19, 2018 – In an effort to improve interoperability and reduce administrative burden across the healthcare industry, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), earlier this year, released a draft Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) as […]
July 19, 2018
More ››EHNAC Announces Development of New Trusted Network Accreditation Program
Accreditation program to align with 21st Century Cures Act, leverage existing frameworks and best practices while supporting blockchain, GDPR, cloud, and other underlying enabling technologies FARMINGTON, Conn. – May 15, 2018 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare […]
May 15, 2018
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2018 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
Strengthened alliance with HITRUST CSF® certification program brings forth pronounced criteria changes FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 15, 2018 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today the release of new versions for all 18 of its […]
January 15, 2018
More ››EHNAC’s Executive Director Provides Comment on ONC Draft of Trusted Exchange Framework
Industry Commentary EHNAC’s Executive Director Provides Comment on ONC Draft of Trusted Exchange Framework FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 9, 2018 – Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), issued its draft Trusted Exchange Framework as well as a public comment period […]
January 9, 2018
More ››EHNAC Partners with OmniSystems, Inc. to Extend Reach of Accreditation Programs Internationally
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC PARTNERS WITH OMNISYSTEMS, INC. TO EXTEND REACH OF ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS INTERNATIONALLY OmniSystems will support EHNAC’s growth throughout the United Kingdom and Caribbean while leveraging the firm’s technical and consulting expertise within these markets FARMINGTON, Conn. – December 19, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit […]
December 19, 2017
More ››DirectTrust extends accreditation agreement with EHNAC through 2018
Adds accreditation option for DirectTrust HISPs through HITRUST WASHINGTON, DC, December 12, 2017 – DirectTrust today announced the extension through 2018 of its agreement with the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) to administer its DTAAP accreditation and audit for Certificate Authorities and Registration Authorities. DirectTrust is a health care industry alliance created by […]
December 12, 2017
More ››ONC Health IT Certification Program Director Joins EHNAC as Ex Officio Commissioner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONC HEALTH IT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOINS EHNAC AS EX OFFICIO COMMISSIONER Captain Alicia A. Morton, DNP, RN-BC to Support EHNAC’s Mission of Ensuring the Highest Standards of Healthcare Data Privacy, Security and Integrity FARMINGTON, Conn. – November 29, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization […]
November 29, 2017
More ››EHNAC Congratulates PokitDok on Achieving HITRUST CSF™ Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC CONGRATULATES POKITDOK ON ACHIEVING HITRUST CSF™ CERTIFICATION As PokitDok’s Approved HITRUST CSF™ Assessor, EHNAC evaluated the company in areas of security and compliance measures FARMINGTON, Conn. – November 13, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange […]
November 13, 2017
More ››EHNAC Executive Director Addresses Recent Cyberattacks and the Implications to Healthcare
Industry Commentary EHNAC Executive Director Addresses Recent Cyberattacks and the Implications to Healthcare FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 31, 2017 – The Equifax data security breach that exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans was just one story in a year full of hackers making headlines as they continue to expose the security vulnerabilities of some […]
October 31, 2017
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2018 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC Releases New 2018 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 8 Most significant criteria changes to the organization’s accreditation programs in years brings forth strengthened alliance with HITRUST CSF certification program FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 3, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards […]
October 3, 2017
More ››EHNAC Applauds Health Care Industry Cybersecurity (HCIC) Task Force Report and Recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC Applauds Health Care Industry Cybersecurity (HCIC) Task Force Report and Recommendations June 2017 report aligns with industry’s need for actionable methods for an overhaul to cybersecurity through scalability and education and communication FARMINGTON, Conn. – June 20, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development […]
June 20, 2017
More ››EHNAC Appoints Three New Commissioners to Governing Body
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC Appoints Three New Commissioners to Governing Body Appointees join board of 13 existing stakeholders to assist in management of Commission FARMINGTON, Conn. – June 13, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced […]
June 13, 2017
More ››EHNAC Honored with MedTech Breakthrough Award
Healthcare’s Accreditation Organization Recognized as the Best Overall Cybersecurity Company FARMINGTON, Conn. – June 9, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced that it has been awarded the Best Overall Cybersecurity Company from MedTech Breakthrough, an […]
June 9, 2017
More ››Ongoing Ransomware Attack Hits Europe and Asia Hospitals; Threatens North America
The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) is monitoring the ongoing WannaCry ransomware attack across Europe and Asia, and its potential threat against North American-based hospitals and hospital information systems. After a brief respite on Saturday due to a killswitch found within the code, the ransomware was reborn on Sunday, continuing to affect National Health […]
May 14, 2017
More ››EHNAC Executive Director Joins Speaker Lineup for the American Journal of Managed Care’s 7th Live Meeting of the ACO & Emerging Healthcare Delivery Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC Executive Director Joins Speaker Lineup for the American Journal of Managed Care’s 7th Live Meeting of the ACO & Emerging Healthcare Delivery Coalition Lee Barrett to discuss cybersecurity’s impact on emerging delivery models followed by joining data security panel discussion FARMINGTON, Conn. – April 10, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network […]
April 10, 2017
More ››EHNAC Offers Support for WEDI-Authored White Paper “The Rampant Growth of Cybercrime in Healthcare”
FARMINGTON, Conn. – April 4, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), congratulates the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) on their recently issued white paper, “The Rampant Growth of Cybercrime in Healthcare,” bringing much needed attention to the increased threats to healthcare entities. Sponsored by Fortinet, the white paper examines common vulnerabilities […]
April 4, 2017
More ››EHNAC Achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor Designation for Healthcare Organizations
FARMINGTON, Conn. – February 7, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, today announced that it has been designated HITRUST CSF Assessor by the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST). With this achievement, EHNAC is now approved to provide […]
February 7, 2017
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for 18 Accreditation Programs
Significant changes to EHNAC accreditation programs to align with OCR Phase II Protocol, HIPAA privacy and security consistency, DirectTrust’s new release of Certificate and HISP Policies FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 3, 2017 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, […]
January 3, 2017
More ››The New MACRA Rule and EHNAC Impacts
CMS has now published the new MACRA/MIPS rule as a Final Rule with Comment Period. Interestingly, there will be a 60-day comment beginning on the publication date of the rule in the Federal Register on November 4th. This is a rule focused on the revised Medicare Part B payment adjustments for physicians and other eligible […]
October 25, 2016
More ››EHNAC and HITRUST Announce Migration of HIPAA Security/Privacy Modules within EHNAC Accreditations to HITRUST’s CSF Framework
Healthcare’s leading accreditation and certification organizations collaborate to leverage synergies, strengthen program frameworks, and reduce cost and inefficiencies for the compliance reporting process FARMINGTON, Conn. and FRISCO, Texas – October 19, 2016 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) announced today that the two organizations have committed […]
October 19, 2016
More ››EHNAC Releases New 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Nov. 30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FARMINGTON, Conn. – September 30, 2016 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that it has posted new versions of program criteria for public review. The open process for adopting criteria will last 60 […]
September 30, 2016
More ››EHNAC is Proud to Celebrate National Health IT Week 2016
To mark the important role health information technology plays in improving healthcare delivery in America, EHNAC and others across the U.S. have joined together to celebrate National Health Information Technology (NHIT) Week, September 26-30, 2016. Under the NHIT Week theme: One Voice, One Vision: Transforming Health and Care, EHNAC has a demonstrated commitment to ensuring […]
September 21, 2016
More ››NATE, DirectTrust and EHNAC Agree That Consumer Access to Data is Critical Next Step in the Future of Interoperable Health IT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2016) – On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the National Association for Trusted Exchange (NATE), DirectTrust and the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) – all organizations with a focus on the success of Direct secure messaging – joined together to talk about interoperability in healthcare. In a pre-conference […]
April 14, 2016
More ››EHNAC Collaborates with the Cooperative Exchange to Enhance the Accreditation Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EHNAC Collaborates with the Cooperative Exchange to Enhance the Accreditation Process Discounted EHNAC accreditation fees offered for Cooperative Exchange member clearinghouses FARMINGTON, Conn. and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – April 13, 2016 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body, and Cooperative Exchange (CE), the National […]
April 13, 2016
More ››EHNAC Announces New Accreditation Program for Cloud-Enabled Service Providers
FIGmd, Inc.; HealthcarePays Network, LLC; and MedicaSoft first organizations to achieve accreditation FARMINGTON, Conn. – February 10, 2016 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit, federally recognized standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today that it has finalized the criteria for Cloud-Enabled Accreditation […]
February 10, 2016
More ››EHNAC and NH-ISAC Align Cybersecurity Prevention Efforts for Healthcare
The two organizations will collaborate to reduce growing threat of HIPAA breaches, incidents and cybersecurity attacks FARMINGTON, Conn. and CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – January 26, 2016 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit, federally recognized standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, and the National Health […]
January 26, 2016
More ››EHNAC Releases Final 2016 Criteria Versions for 18 Accreditation Programs
FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 4, 2016 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today the adoption of final 2016 criteria versions for 16 enhanced accreditation programs, as well as two new accreditation programs. Applicant candidates commencing the accreditation […]
January 4, 2016
More ››EHNAC Accredits First Two Organizations for Data Registry Accreditation Program (DRAP)
Alpha II, LLC and FIGMD, Inc. data registries demonstrated excellence in privacy and security standards expected of all large-scale handlers of PHI
November 9, 2015
More ››EHNAC Releases 2016 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 4
Standards-development organization calls for input from industry stakeholders on criteria for 16 upgraded and two new accreditation programs
October 7, 2015
More ››EHNAC Partners with the Healthcare Administrative Technology Association (HATA)
EHNAC discounts accreditation for HATA members to give practice management system vendor members a competitive advantage FARMINGTON, Conn. – October 6, 2015 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body, and the Healthcare Administrative Technology Association (HATA) announce today a partnership to further efforts of ensuring a […]
October 6, 2015
More ››EHNAC and HBMA Partner to Offer Accreditation Program for Medical Billers
Joint accreditation program to establish a trust framework for medical billing organizations in the areas of privacy, security, confidentiality, cybersecurity, business best practices and technical operations LAS VEGAS – HBMA Fall Annual Conference – September 10, 2015 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and the Healthcare Billing & Management Association (HBMA), announced today […]
September 10, 2015
More ››EHNAC Announces Development of Data Registry Accreditation Program
Accreditation program designed to establish a trust framework between data registries and other healthcare stakeholders
May 26, 2015
More ››EHNAC and DirectTrust to Conduct a Pilot of a PHR HIPAA Compliance Accreditation Program
Call for Beta Organization Participants Now Open FARMINGTON, Conn. – April 10, 2015 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, and DirectTrust, a non-profit trade alliance that advances secure, health information exchange via the Direct Protocol, announced today they […]
April 10, 2015
More ››4/30 Webinar: EHNAC, HATA and WEDI to Participate in Virtual Roundtable for Practice Management System and Electronic Health Record Vendors
Free April Webinar will Examine Tips from the Field on Achieving Competitive Advantage and Stakeholder Trust
March 30, 2015
More ››EHNAC submits comments on ONC’s Interoperability Roadmap
On March 25, 2015, the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) submitted the following comments on ONC’s Interoperability Roadmap to Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services. EHNAC focused its comments on the commission’s core expertise – the accreditation process for […]
March 25, 2015
More ››4/28 Webinar: Building Blocks for a Successful, Sustainable Population Health Management Network
On April 28, leaders from EHNAC and HealthEC® will explore the ACO structure and address new reimbursement models based on the transparency around clinical performances.
March 24, 2015
More ››EHNAC Releases Final Criteria for Practice Management System Accreditation Program
The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today the adoption of final criteria for its Practice Management System Accreditation Program (PMSAP).
March 16, 2015
More ››UPDATE: EHNAC Approved as a Certifier by DEA for E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances Certification Program (EPCSCP) demonstrates vendor electronic prescription or pharmacy application compliance with stringent industry regulations
January 27, 2015
More ››EHNAC Releases Updated 2015 Criteria Versions for 15 Accreditation Programs
FARMINGTON, Conn. – January 22, 2015 – The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body for organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data, announced today adoption of new program criteria versions for nearly all of the organization’s accreditation programs. Applicant candidates beginning the accreditation process in 2015 will adhere […]
January 22, 2015
More ››GE Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare First to Achieve EHNAC’s Practice Management System Accreditation
Organizations evaluated on key performance standards of quality, privacy and security, as well as PMS vendor ICD-10 readiness
January 20, 2015
More ››AHIP Webinar to Feature EHNAC Executive Director, Lee Barrett, on Managing Security and Privacy Risks of Today’s Health Exchange Models
Privacy, security and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) must be considered along with Meaningful Use Stage 2 compliance
January 15, 2015
More ››Lee Barrett to Present in Complimentary Webinar from EBG on Health Information Exchange Opportunities That Support Population Health Management Strategies
1/29 webinar to provide to provide insights on data interoperability requirements
January 5, 2015
More ››Capital Clinical Integrated Network (CCIN) and HEALTHEC First to Achieve EHNAC’s Accountable Care Organization Accreditation
Organizations evaluated on key performance quality metrics within the ACO environment
December 18, 2014
More ››Criteria Released for Public Review and Comment for EHNAC’s Practice Management System Accreditation Program
Industry feedback desired for PMSAP during 60-day public review period through Feb. 10
December 9, 2014
More ››Criteria Released for Public Review and Comment for EHNAC’s Accountable Care Organization Accreditation Program
Industry feedback desired for ACOAP during 60-day public review period through Dec. 22
October 22, 2014
More ››EHNAC Releases 2015 Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 1
Standards-development organization calls for input from industry stakeholders on 14 accreditation programs
October 7, 2014
More ››EHNAC Continues Launch of Practice Management System (PMS) Accreditation Program through Panel Discussion and Presentation at WEDI’s Fall Conference and HATA National Conference
Top influencers from MGMA, WEDI, HATA, NextGen and Nachimson Advisors to provide insights
October 6, 2014
More ››HATA Announces National Conference
Healthcare Administrative Technology Association offers Presentations that are crucial to every PMS Vendor LAGUNA, Calif. (September 25, 2014) – The Healthcare Administrative Technology Association (HATA) announced today the launch of their first National Conference to be held October 20th and 22nd at the Hyatt Regency Reston near Washington, DC. This meeting is in conjunction with the […]
September 25, 2014
More ››Free Virtual Discussion from EHNAC Explores How Practice Management System (PMS) Vendors Can Provide a Higher Standard of Quality, Privacy and Security
In a webinar setting, top influencers from MGMA, WEDI, HATA, NextGen and EHNAC will examine ways for PMS vendors to succeed in the constrictive, competitive landscape
September 11, 2014
More ››EHNAC Announces 2014 Final Criteria for HIE Accreditation Program
EHNAC announced today the adoption of new criteria for the Health Information Exchange Accreditation Program (HIEAP), including the Texas Health Services Authority’s (THSA) HIE state-level program that was released for review in March
August 4, 2014
More ››EHNAC Announces Accreditation Program for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Related IT Service Organizations
Two program betas will be evaluated on their ability to ensure a secure, high-quality and efficient exchange network
July 21, 2014
More ››EHNAC and WEDI Launch New Practice Management System Accreditation Program
Advisory Committee and PMS vendor pilot organizations named for accreditation program
July 15, 2014
More ››EHNAC-Hosted Free Webinar Examines Secure Data Movement in an Era of Value-Based Care
Panel Discussion Examines How the Direct Protocol Facilitates Care Coordination and Patient Engagement Efforts
May 6, 2014
More ››DirectTrust Surpasses ONC’s Secure HIE Specs, Earns Renewal
DirectTrust announces that its Cooperative Agreement with the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health IT has been renewed for a second full year
April 8, 2014
More ››EHNAC, in Partnership with the Texas Health Services Authority, Releases TX-HIE Accreditation Program Criteria for Public Review
Criteria available on ehnac.org for public comment March 24 through May 23
March 24, 2014
More ››WEDI and EHNAC Announce Intent to Accredit Practice Management System (PMS) Vendors
Accreditation Program to Create a Framework to Ensure a Common Level of System Functionality across the Industry
February 27, 2014
More ››EHNAC Appoints Five New Commissioners
Joining a team of 13 existing EHNAC commissioners from both private and public organizations, the five new commissioners to assist in the management and control of the Commission.
January 21, 2014
More ››EHNAC Releases Updated and Final 2014 Criteria for All Accreditation Programs
EHNAC Releases Updated and Final 2014 Criteria for All Accreditation Programs
New program criteria includes various enhancements and clarifications including further support of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Omnibus Rule.
January 13, 2014
More ››WEDI Partners with EHNAC and DirectTrust.org to Accelerate the Adoption of Direct Health Information Exchange
Partnership strengthens accreditation program for HISPs, CAs and RAs to ensure privacy, security and trust in health information exchange
December 2, 2013
More ››EHNAC-hosted Industry Panel Examines Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Health Information Exchange
A Closer Look at HIE/HIO and the Direct Protocol: Exploring the Connection to Meaningful Use Stage 2 Implementation and Information Exchange
December 1, 2013
More ››EHNAC and the Texas Health Services Authority Partner to Develop Accreditation Standards for Health Information Exchange (HIE) Organizations Operating in the State of Texas
The accreditation program is being designed to improve HIE coverage and interoperability for all Texans and to provide a mechanism to establish trust in HIE.
October 15, 2013
More ››EHNAC Releases 2014 Criteria Versions for Public Review
Standards-development organization solicits input from industry stakeholders for accreditation programs
September 24, 2013
More ››EHNAC Releases Updated and Final 2013 Criteria for All Accreditation Programs
EHNAC Releases Updated and Final 2013 Criteria for All Accreditation Programs
August 21, 2013
More ››Kantara Initiative and EHNAC Collaborate to Further Industry Adoption of Trusted Information Sharing and Identity Systems
Health Care Credentialing and Data Security Leaders Will Work to Break Down the Silos of Non-Standard Authentication and Data Exchange
August 20, 2013
More ››First Vendors Achieve EHNAC Direct Trusted Agent Accreditation
Four organizations evaluated in interoperable, secure messaging using the Direct protocol
June 4, 2013
More ››New Criteria Versions Addressing the New Omnibus Rule Released for Public Review Through July 29, 2013
Standards development organization solicits input from industry stakeholders through July 29 on criteria for 12 existing and three new programs
May 29, 2013
More ››EHNAC to Host Direct Protocol Webinar May 30
Free webinar on May 30 at 1pm EDT to feature panel discussion on ways to identify and minimize PHI exposure risks
May 14, 2013
More ››EHNAC-DirectTrust Accreditation Program Advances with ONC Award to DirectTrust
Cooperative Agreement supports accreditation program for HISPs, CAs and RAs to ensure privacy, security and trust in identity of health information exchange
April 4, 2013
More ››EHNAC Releases 2013 Criteria for All Accreditation Programs
EHNAC Releases 11 Programs
January 17, 2013
More ››EHNAC to Host Industry Forum on Mitigating OCR Audit Risk Dec 10, 2012
Webinar to feature panel discussion on how organizations can prepare for anticipated wave of 2013 OCR audits in light of changing regulations
November 19, 2012
More ››EHNAC to Provide HISP Accreditation Program with DirectTrust.org
Accreditation will verify that Direct healthcare communications meet technical and legal standards for trust, security and privacy
November 13, 2012
More ››New Criteria Versions Released for Public Review Through Nov 25, 2012
Standards development organization solicits input from industry stakeholders on accreditation criteria for ten existing and two new programs
September 25, 2012
More ››EHNAC Establishes New Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances Certification Programs for Pharmacy & Prescribing Vendors
Third-party accreditation ensures EPCS vendor adherence to DEA regulations and industry-established standards for health information technology
September 13, 2012
More ››EHNAC to Host Webinar September 27 on the Role of MSOs in Meaningful Use and Mitigating Risk of PHI Disclosures
Webinar to feature panel discussion on healthcare facilities’ relationship with MSOs and identifying risk and exposure to PHI disclosures
August 28, 2012
More ››EHNAC Responds to ONC RFI on Governance of a Nationwide Health Information Network
Commission recommends further specificity and refinement of program, establishment of designated certification/accreditation bodies
July 24, 2012
More ››EHNAC Testifies at NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards Hearing
Panel discussion focuses on industry status and planning of administrative transaction standards, code sets and operating rules
July 12, 2012
More ››EHNAC to Host Webinar for Financial Institutions on PHI June 27
Webinar to feature panel discussion on identifying risk and exposure to PHI disclosures
May 31, 2012
More ››EHNAC Enhances Financial Services Accreditation Program
FSAP Program strengthens focus on risk and exposures of PHI while introducing new FSAP-Lockbox accreditation pricing model
April 18, 2012
More ››EHNAC Appoints Leblanc and Meisner Commissioners
EHNAC Appoints Luigi Leblanc and Deborah Meisner Commissioners
March 26, 2012
More ››Webcast Available for EHNAC HIE Industry Forum
Webcast and slides now available for download
February 16, 2012
More ››EHNAC Announces 2012 Criteria for All Accreditation Programs
EHNAC releases 11 programs
January 4, 2012
More ››EHNAC to Host Industry Forum on HIEs 1/25/12
January 25, 2012 webinar to feature panel discussion on the current state of the HIE model and how to best utilize financial resources
December 19, 2011
More ››EHNAC ReleasesCriteria for 60 Day Public Review through 11/26/11
Standards development organization solicits input from industry stakeholders on accreditation criteria
September 26, 2011
More ››EHNAC Announces Outsourced Services Accreditation Program for Health Information Exchange Services (OSAP-HIE)
New accreditation program evaluates outsourced HIE vendors against high standards of quality in handling protected health information (PHI)
August 22, 2011
More ››EHNAC to Host Financial Services Industry Forum on Health Data Privacy and Security
June 15 webinar to feature panel discussion of strategies for financial organizations to mitigate risk of protected health information (PHI) disclosure
May 23, 2011
More ››EHNAC Announces First Accreditations for MSOAP and HNAP-70
D’Souza & Associates, Inc. is first to achieve accreditation for two of EHNAC’s newest accreditation programs
May 10, 2011
More ››EHNAC Announces Accreditation of First Medical Biller
Accreditation ensures that Sourcenet adheres to health data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure and integrity requirements
March 14, 2011
More ››EHNAC Announces 2011 Criteria for Accreditation Programs
EHNAC announced today the adoption of new program criteria for 2011.
January 18, 2011
More ››EHNAC Announces Finalized Criteria for the Health Information Exchange Accreditation Program
Third-party accreditation ensures HIE adherence to industry-established standards for health information technology (HIT)
October 19, 2010
More ››EHNAC Announces Management Service Organization Accreditation Program for Maryland
Third-party accreditation ensures MSO adherence to industry-established standards for electronic healthcare transactions
September 14, 2010
More ››Healthcare and Financial Leaders Collaborate on Industry White Paper
Document addresses strategies for financial institutions to overcome the inherent compliance challenges of the HITECH Act and HIPAA
August 16, 2010
More ››EHNAC Accredits First Health Information Exchange (HIE) Organizatio
HIE accreditation assures Utah Health Information Network complies with industry standards for health data processing and security
August 2, 2010
More ››EHNAC Announces Second Phase of HIE Public Review Period
Public review period lasts from June 10 to August 13, 2010
June 11, 2010
More ››EHNAC Proposes Changes to Strengthen ONC’s Draft Certification Rules
Commission recommends voluntary certification programs for testing and certifying HIT and becoming the accreditation entity for Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)
May 24, 2010
More ››EHNAC Appoints Four New Commissioners
Klein, Price, Root and Whicker join diverse cross-section of industry stakeholders
April 27, 2010
More ››EHNAC Announces Application Service Provider Accreditation Program for Electronic Health Records (ASPAP-EHR)
Standards development organization seeks candidate application service providers for beta testing of new accreditation program
April 19, 2010
More ››EHNAC’s HIE Accreditation Criteria to Begin Public Review
Standards development organization announces crucial step toward developing a health information exchange accreditation program
February 22, 2010
More ››EHNAC Releases 2010 Criteria for Accreditation Programs
Enhanced Criteria for Nine Programs
January 18, 2010
More ››EHNAC Releases Legislative Crosswalks for 2009 and 2010 Accreditation Programs
New Matrices Outline Synergies and Gaps within Existing Criteria
November 30, 2009
More ››Financial Services Current State in Healthcare White Paper Now Available
Analysis document developed jointly by EHNAC and WEDI
November 16, 2009
More ››EHNAC Seeks Public Review and Comment of the New Criteria for Each of its Accreditation Programs
Standards development organization solicits input from industry stakeholders on accreditation criteria
October 1, 2009
More ››EHNAC Announces Outsourced Services Accreditation Program
Introduced to improve efficiency and elevate quality of service for vendors who perform outsourcing functions
September 21, 2009
More ››EHNAC Announces Legislative Crosswalk Initiative
Effort to identify synergies and gaps between accreditation programs and current healthcare reform legislation
August 18, 2009
More ››EHNAC Executive Director to Present at Upcoming TAWPI Educational Sessions
Lee Barrett to Host Panels Covering the State-level Perspectives of HITECH Act; Privacy and Security in Healthcare
July 20, 2009
More ››CAQH and EHNAC Partnership to Discount Fees for Clearinghouses Seeking Both CORE Rules Certification and HNAP Accreditation
EHNAC announces partnership with CAQH
May 27, 2009
More ››EHNAC and WEDI Announce Collaboration to Develop Financial Services Healthcare Current State Report
Industry white papers address challenge of health data privacy and security in financial services
May 13, 2009
More ››EHNAC Launches Industry’s Only Accreditation Program for Third-Party Administrators
Allied Benefit Systems, Inc. Becomes First to be Accredited with HNAP-TPA Designation
April 13, 2009
More ››EHNAC Hosts HIE Accreditation Workgroup for Criteria Development
EHNAC to host open workgroup on January 13th
January 13, 2009
More ››EHNAC Releases New Criteria for Five Accreditation Programs
EHNAC announced today the adoption of five new versions of program criteria
January 12, 2009
More ››EHNAC Seeks Public Review and Comment of New Criteria for Five Programs
Standards development organization solicits input from industry stakeholders on accreditation criteria
October 1, 2008
More ››EHNAC to Develop HIE Accreditation Program
Standards development organization will focus on privacy, technical performance and efficiency of business practices
August 18, 2008
More ››EHNAC HIE Accreditation Forum
EHNAC public forum at WEDI meeting postponed until further notice
May 16, 2008
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