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teedubya · 07-16-2010, 12:55 PM

I'm Doooooooomed. LOL.

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/69436

Obesity Rating for Every American Included in Stimulus-Mandated Electronic Health Records

New federal regulations issued this week stipulate that the electronic health records--that all Americans are supposed to have by 2014 under the terms of the stimulus law that President Barack Obama signed last year--must record not only the traditional measures of height and weight, but also the Body Mass Index: a measure of obesity.

The obesity-rating regulation states that every American's electronic health record must: “Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and display body mass index (BMI) based on a patient’s height and weight.”

The law also requires that these electronic health records be available--with appropriate security measures--on a national exchange.

The new regulations are one of the first steps towards the government’s goal of universal adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by 2014, as outlined in the 2009 economic stimulus law. Specifically, the regulations issued on Tuesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, define the "meaningful use" of electronic records. Under the stimulus law, health care providers--including doctors and hospitals--must establish "meaningful use" of EHRs by 2014 in order to qualify for federal subsidies. After that, they will be subjected to penalties in the form of diminished Medicare and Medicaid payments for not establishing "meaningful use" of EHRs.

Section 3001 of the stimulus law says: "The National Coordinator shall, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies (including the National Institute of Standards and Technology), update the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (developed as of June 3, 2008) to include specific objectives, milestones, and metrics with respect to the following: (i) The electronic exchange and use of health information and the enterprise integration of such information.‘‘(ii) The utilization of an electronic health record for each person in the United States by 2014."

Under this mandate in the stimulus law, Secretary Sebelius issued a regulation--developed by Dr. Blumenthal--that requires that all EHRs keep track of a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI) score. Body Mass Index is a ratio between a person’s weight and height, and is used to determine whether or not someone is overweight or obese. It is the preferred method of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for measuring obesity.

Michelle Obama has made dealing with the problem of childhood obesity the main theme of her term as First Lady.

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. (Photo by Penny Starr/CNSNews.com)
According to the CDC, “BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.”

A person’s BMI score is used as a tool to screen for obesity or excessive body fat that could lead to other health problems. While it does not actually measure body fat directly, according to CDC, the BMI scores generally correlate with a person’s body fat percentage.

The new regulations also stipulate that the new electronic records be capable of sending public health data to state and federal health agencies such as HHS and CDC. The CDC, which calls American society “obesogenic” – meaning that American society itself promotes obesity – collects BMI scores from state health agencies every year to monitor obesity nationwide.

“Electronically record, retrieve, and transmit syndrome based public health surveillance information to public health agencies,” the regulations read.

With the spread of electronic health records, the CDC apparently will be able to collect such data more efficiently and with greater accuracy because the electronic record keeping systems can send the data automatically, eliminating the need for government – both state and federal – to keep, send, and process physical records.

**007** · 07-16-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

FYP.

NO shit there!!! I'm changing my eating habits as we speak and it pisses me off how much more I have to spend now. And that is after lowering my portion sizes to eat 6 times per day instead of just 3-4.

Hammock Parties · 07-16-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

GoChiefs, can I presume that you used to consume a lot of fast food and do not now?

If so, what was the impetus?

I wanted to have sex.

There's the answer. Obama should implement a healthy living stimulus. Whores for weight loss. Get ACORN involved.

ClevelandBronco · 07-16-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I don't want the government to control the food industry. I'd like Quizno's to stop presenting Americans with the option to eat 2,000 calorie subs.

Quizno's isn't your problem. You are your problem.

**Donger** · 07-16-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Take 100 obese americans who love bacon ultimate cheeseburgers.

Now take away the bacon ultimate cheeseburger source.

How many do you think would sit at home and construct their own bacon ultimate cheeseburger?

I'm guessing less than 20.

I would guess more than that. Of course, they could create exactly the same thing at home. It would probably taste better, too.

Just Passin' By · 07-16-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

If I stand 50 yards away from you, how many spear chucks do you think I would need to kill you?

I bet I could kill you with a gun a lot quicker.

Well, if you can throw a spear accurately, it will take one throw.

But the efficiency of weapon argument is way off topic.

Brock · 07-16-2010, 05:16 PM

Looks like former fat people are worse than ex-smokers when it comes to telling other people what they need to do.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 07-16-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I would guess more than that. Of course, they could create exactly the same thing at home. It would probably taste better, too.

I like the stackers at Burger King so I started making a version of them at home. I use turkey as a substitute though.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-16-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I don't believe that for a second.

You think that healthy food is less expensive than unhealthy food?

I'd love to hear your reasoning.

Brock · 07-16-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

You think that healthy food is less expensive than unhealthy food?

I'd love to hear your reasoning.

Fresh food is more expensive. That doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 07-16-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Take 100 obese americans who love bacon ultimate cheeseburgers.

Now take away the bacon ultimate cheeseburger source.

How many do you think would sit at home and construct their own bacon ultimate cheeseburger?

I'm guessing less than 20.

Take 100 obese americans who love bacon ultimate cheeseburgers.

Now tell them how many calories are in it.

How many still order the bacon ultimate cheeseburger?

Hammock Parties · 07-16-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

Take 100 obese americans who love bacon ultimate cheeseburgers.

Now tell them how many calories are in it.

How many still order the bacon ultimate cheeseburger?

The majority.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-16-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock

Fresh food is more expensive. That doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy.

If you have access to alternative shopping options like Farmer's Markets, etc - then I would tend to agree.

If a supermarket is your only realistic option - then I completely disagree.

I read a study once for a sociology class where foods that are considered healthy averaged over $18 per 1000 calories, while foods that are considered unhealthy such as cookies, chips, etc cost just under $1.50 per 1000 calories.

I'm in the same position as Guru. My wife and I have started eating healthier and cutting out chips, soda, cookies, etc. Our grocery bill has gone up over 70%.

**Donger** · 07-16-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

You think that healthy food is less expensive than unhealthy food?

I'd love to hear your reasoning.

Let's say a meal at McDonald's (one of those Angus burger combos) costs, what, $7.00?

You don't think that you could make a salad for $7.00?

Brock · 07-16-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

The majority.

If you mean "Every single one of them", you're right.

keg in kc · 07-16-2010, 05:29 PM

I actually spend a whole lot less when I'm eating well. When I'm on a binge I'll spend 15-20 a day on restaurant food, which comes out to around 500/month. When I'm eating primarily fruits and vegetables I usually spend around 300/month. Fresh stuff does cost more, individually speaking, but I don't buy/consume nearly as much of it when I'm doing things the right way.

07-16-2010, 12:55 PM
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	Government will require all Americans by 2014 to have a Obesity Rating I'm Doooooooomed. LOL. http://cnsnews.com/news/article/69436 Obesity Rating for Every American Included in Stimulus-Mandated Electronic Health Records New federal regulations issued this week stipulate that the electronic health records--that all Americans are supposed to have by 2014 under the terms of the stimulus law that President Barack Obama signed last year--must record not only the traditional measures of height and weight, but also the Body Mass Index: a measure of obesity. The obesity-rating regulation states that every American's electronic health record must: “Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and display body mass index (BMI) based on a patient’s height and weight.” The law also requires that these electronic health records be available--with appropriate security measures--on a national exchange. The new regulations are one of the first steps towards the government’s goal of universal adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by 2014, as outlined in the 2009 economic stimulus law. Specifically, the regulations issued on Tuesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, define the "meaningful use" of electronic records. Under the stimulus law, health care providers--including doctors and hospitals--must establish "meaningful use" of EHRs by 2014 in order to qualify for federal subsidies. After that, they will be subjected to penalties in the form of diminished Medicare and Medicaid payments for not establishing "meaningful use" of EHRs. Section 3001 of the stimulus law says: "The National Coordinator shall, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies (including the National Institute of Standards and Technology), update the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (developed as of June 3, 2008) to include specific objectives, milestones, and metrics with respect to the following: (i) The electronic exchange and use of health information and the enterprise integration of such information.‘‘(ii) The utilization of an electronic health record for each person in the United States by 2014." Under this mandate in the stimulus law, Secretary Sebelius issued a regulation--developed by Dr. Blumenthal--that requires that all EHRs keep track of a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI) score. Body Mass Index is a ratio between a person’s weight and height, and is used to determine whether or not someone is overweight or obese. It is the preferred method of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for measuring obesity. Michelle Obama has made dealing with the problem of childhood obesity the main theme of her term as First Lady. U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. (Photo by Penny Starr/CNSNews.com) According to the CDC, “BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.” A person’s BMI score is used as a tool to screen for obesity or excessive body fat that could lead to other health problems. While it does not actually measure body fat directly, according to CDC, the BMI scores generally correlate with a person’s body fat percentage. The new regulations also stipulate that the new electronic records be capable of sending public health data to state and federal health agencies such as HHS and CDC. The CDC, which calls American society “obesogenic” – meaning that American society itself promotes obesity – collects BMI scores from state health agencies every year to monitor obesity nationwide. “Electronically record, retrieve, and transmit syndrome based public health surveillance information to public health agencies,” the regulations read. With the spread of electronic health records, the CDC apparently will be able to collect such data more efficiently and with greater accuracy because the electronic record keeping systems can send the data automatically, eliminating the need for government – both state and federal – to keep, send, and process physical records.
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