Take Action During Patient ID Week
Join us throughout Patient ID Week (May 13-17) and let’s raise awareness about the importance of accurate patient identification in healthcare. Patient misidentification is a serious problem that affects patient safety, privacy, and healthcare costs.
During Patient ID Week, we'll highlight the challenges of patient misidentification and advocate for the MATCH IT Act, a recently introduced piece of legislation that works to improve standards and transparency resulting in more complete and accurate health information. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every patient receives the care they deserve.
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The AHIMA-Endorsed MATCH IT Act Introduced in the US House of Representatives
Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) have introduced the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act of 2024 into the US House of Representatives. This bill, endorsed by AHIMA and the Patient ID Now coalition, aims to improve patient matching to protect patients’ safety and privacy and create a more interoperable health system. Read the press release and act now.
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