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<item><title>Cybersecurity and Data Security (CS/DS) Self-Assessment Tool (beta)</title><link>https://hia-live.healthx.sg/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:424024</guid><description>The CS/DS Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) is a free online tool developed by MOH to help organisations assess &amp; improve their cybersecurity and data security practices, with reference to the CS/DS Essentials and HIA Implementation Guide.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>HIA Implementation Guide Version 2.0 (Aug 2026)</title><link>https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/377/4ad8675a-fece-42a2-9816-26a372242da3/HIA_IG2_Final.pdf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:393041</guid><description>The updated Implementation Guide (Ver 2.0) supports healthcare providers in preparing for the Health Information Act (HIA) requirements and features more detailed implementation steps and self-help technical guides related to Cyber &amp; Data Security. </description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>New Resource Available: NEHR Contribution Requirements</title><link>https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/377/881e0519-c921-4979-ada1-8fdebe0f2ecf/July%202026%20Data%20Contribution%20Requirements.pdf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:383111</guid><description>A quick reference guide summarising the health information components required for contribution to the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) is now available. The guide helps healthcare providers understand the data that should be submitted under the Health Information Act (HIA).</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>FAQs for Healthcare Providers on the Health Information Act (HIA)</title><link>https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/377/3789b276-59f9-4ab4-aeb4-7eae75cb3cc2/FAQs%20for%20Healthcare%20Providers%20on%20the%20Health%20Information%20Act%20(HIA)%20v1.2%20(27%20Aug%202026).pdf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:383110</guid><description>A list of FAQs for Healthcare Providers on the Health Information Act (HIA) is now available. Click the link to read more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>NEHR Connect Grant (NCG) Funding (for Outpatient Medical Service (GP) Licensees)</title><link>https://www.healthinfo.gov.sg/implementation-support/#84ad3ba3713b666e67c7a6fb04213ade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:383109</guid><description>Outpatient Medical Services (GP) licensees are now invited to apply for the NEHR Connect Grant (NCG). Click the link to find out more.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Guidelines on Appropriate Contribution, Use and Access to National Electronic Health Record (NEHR)</title><link>https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/377/b7d41dc2-62c2-4f0d-95ad-eab7c7fe0bee/Guidelines%20on%20Appropriate%20Contribution,%20Use%20and%20Access%20to%20National%20Electronic%20Health%20Record%20(NEH.pdf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:182814</guid><description>MOH has updated the Guidelines on Appropriate Contribution, Use and Access to National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) to provide clearer guidance to HCSA licensees and healthcare professionals.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Health Information Act (HIA) - Enactment Circular</title><link>https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/377/ad8eaf18-11c9-4596-b791-70f4877d7707/Overview%20and%20Implementation%20of%20the%20Health%20Information%20Act%20(HIA).pdf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:182813</guid><description>MOH issued a circular &quot;Overview and Implementation of the Health Information Act (HIA)&quot; to support licensed healthcare providers, retail pharmacies, and approved users of NEHR in the implementation of the HIA.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Health Information Bill (HIB) – Second Reading</title><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Acts-Supp/1-2026/Published/20260212?DocDate=20260212</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:182812</guid><description>The Health Information Bill (HIB) was read a second time and passed in Parliament on 12 January 2026.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
<item><title>Health Information Bill (HIB) – First Reading</title><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Bills-Supp/20-2025/Published/20251105?DocDate=20251105</link><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:isomer:resource:182811</guid><description>The Health Information Bill (HIB) was introduced and read for the first time in Parliament on 5 November 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item>
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