| "> | | | | with an efficient process for certification. (EMR / |
| What is CCHIT Certification? | | | | EHR / Electronic Medical Records / Electronic |
| The CCHIT or Certification Commission for | | | | Health Records are used synonymously in this |
| Healthcare Information Technology was organized | | | | article). |
| in 2004 by three leading non-profit private | | | | The goal was to engage the private sector to |
| associations commonly known as HIMSS, AHIMA, | | | | take the lead role in establishing a specified set of |
| and the Alliance. The initial concept for CCHIT was | | | | parameters that were practical and quick to |
| to develop a uniform set of guidelines for the | | | | implement in meeting the needs of a |
| Healthcare Industry encouraging the development | | | | Physiciansâ Medical Practices and Hospitals |
| of a standardized EHR/ EMR platform or system | | | | in transitioning to or upgrading EHR. |