Emdeon executives testify before Department of Health and Human Services workgroups



During December 2009, two Emdeon executives testified before separate workgroups about healthcare information technology and about the emerging opportunities and challenges within the industry.

Miriam Paramore, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Government Services for Emdeon, provided testimony to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics regarding planning strategies for implementation of updated HIPAA transaction standards and code sets (Versions 5010, D.0 and ICD-10).

“We are committed to supporting our customers and leading the industry in compliance and adoption of the new standards and code sets,” Paramore stated. “Our goal is to be ready in advance of the government mandated deadlines to ensure a smooth and successful transition.”

Separately, Executive Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer for Emdeon, Damien Creavin, testified before the National Health Information Network (NHIN) Workgroup which reports to the HIT Policy Committee for the Office of the National Coordinator about the ability for the private sector to accelerate the secure exchange of healthcare information online.

“Leveraging a robust, secure and standards-based network like the Emdeon Extranet – that is proven and sustainable – will help the Federal government to establish the trust fabric that is such an important component of the development and success of the NHIN,” said Creavin.

Full transcripts of the testimony by Damien Creavin and Miriam Paramore to the HHS committees are available online.

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