John Moore has a good summary of the ongoing debate about CCHIT, its relationship with the HIMSS trade group, and the challenge for “meaningful use.”

In summary (and I completely agree with John) – one outside, independent organization should NOT be the controlling gate for all HIT investment over the next ten years. CCHIT would like to be that organization, and who can blame them? But I’d be worried even if there wasn’t any relationship to a trade group at all.