Health IT News
Release Date: 08/17/2010
In efforts to help the nation's health care industry make the transition to the digital age in an effective and meaningful fashion, the … more
Release Date: 07/06/2010
A computer security invention patented* a decade ago at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now poised to help safeguard … more
Release Date: 07/06/2010
After a public comment period, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published an updated set of guidelines for developing … more
Release Date: 05/25/2010
Improving the ease of use of information systems for the health care industry could significantly facilitate the adoption of technology that has … more
Release Date: 03/30/2010
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is co-hosting a conference to explore the current health information technology security … more
Release Date: 03/16/2010
Fully incorporating modern information technology into the healthcare system promises many benefits, including better quality care, less paperwork … more
Release Date: 10/06/2009
A TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND FEDERAL MARKETPLACE EVENT TEDCO, NIST and NIH Present Bio-imaging Technologies For Commercial Adoption On Tuesday, … more
Release Date: 03/24/2009
Most people’s experience with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) consists of a quick glance at a … more
Release Date: 01/08/2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is sponsoring … more
Release Date: 11/22/2006
Telemedicine, the electronic exchange of medical information, can have a tremendous impact on the accessibility, quality and cost of healthcare. … more
Release Date: 08/31/2006
Americans are living longer than ever. As the senior population grows over the coming years, increasing the quality of healthcare while reducing … more
Release Date: 06/08/2006
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology is donating its directory of health information technology (IT) standards to help the … more
Release Date: 10/20/2005
Information technology has made it simpler and more convenient to handle a myriad of tasks online, such as booking a hotel, paying bills and … more
Release Date: 06/30/2005
President Bush has set a goal of widespread adoption of electronic health records within 10 years so that health information will follow patients … more
Release Date: 09/25/2000
The National Institute of Standards and Technology today unveiled a new Braille reader that may soon bring the benefits of electronic books to the … more
Kathleen Roberts
Health IT
Information Technology Laboratory
kathleen.roberts@nist.gov
301.975.2982