The final rule for Stage 2 of Meaningful Use (“MU”) included an outline of the timeline for reviewing and publishing updates to the Clinical Quality Measure (“CQM”) specifications used in the EHR Incentive Program with the determination that the specifications should be updated more frequently than the rulemaking cycle for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs in order to ensure that specifications continue to be aligned with current clinical guidelines and to ensure that the CQM remains relevant and actionable within the clinical care setting.
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ONC Meaningful Use Resources
The ONC has made available on its website (healthit.gov) a variety of resources to assist those working toward Meaningful Use. Below are links to a few of these resources:
- Click here for information on attestation, tipsheets, FAQs, tools and regulations related to Meaningful Use Stage 2.
- Click here to access the 2014 Edition Test Method for Certification of EHR technology.
- Click here for Interoperability training courses that have been developed around the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Rule to train Eligible Professionals and Critical Access Hospitals how to implement the new standards.
For more information on Meaningful Use Stage 2, contact Alisa Kuehn at akuehn@hallrender.com or (317) 977-1475.
ECRI Institute Publishes Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2013
Posted by Mark R. Dahlby on February 22, 2013 in Data Management, EHRs, FDA, Health Information Technology, IT, Meaningful Use, Mobile apps, Mobile Devices, Mobile Medical Apps, Patient Safety 0
ECRI Institute has released its list of the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2013. The annual report is based on the prevalence and severity of incidents reported by health care facilities and information found in the Institute’s medical device problem reporting databases.
Meditech, FTI Cambio and HealthNET Settle Dispute with Methodist Hospitals
Posted by Michael T. Batt on October 17, 2012 in EHRs, Health Information Technology, IT, Meaningful Use 0
As reported by the Post-Tribune, Methodist Hospitals has settled a dispute with Medical Information Technology (MEDITECH), FTI Cambio and HealthNET related to the failed implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) sytem. If you are experiencing challenges with an EHR implementation, please see our prior post 4 Action Items When Facing an EHR Software Implementation Failure or contact Michael T. Batt at 317.977.1417 or mbatt@hallrender.com.
House Republican Leaders Urge Halt to Stage 2 Meaningful Use Payments
Posted by Michael T. Batt on October 5, 2012 in EHRs, Health Information Technology, HITECH ACT, Meaningful Use, Uncategorized 0
Yesterday (10/4/2012), in a letter from House Republican leaders to HHS, House Republican leaders expressed serious concern regarding the Stage 2 Meaningful Use program and requested HHS to take the following action:
- Immediately suspend the distribution of incentive payments until universal interoperable standards are promulgated by HHS;
- Increase what is expected of Meangingful Users (e.g., increasing the utilization percentages established in the current Stage 2 rules);
- Eliminate the subsidization of business practices that block the exchange of information between providers.
The full text of the letter can be found here.
If you have any questions about Stage 2 or further developments on this matter, please contact Michael T. Batt at mbatt@hallrender.com or 317-977-1417
How to Achieve Meaningful Use Stage 1
On July 23 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm EST, National eHealth Collaborative will host Robert Anthony of the Office of E-Health Standards and Services at CMS to give tips and tricks in a second program in the series on how to achieve Meaningful Use Stage 1. In this program, Robert will address hot topics and frequently asked questions related to Meaningful Use Stage 1 and will provide in-depth information on exchange of key clinical information as well as the new “hybrid” certification structure that allows eligible professionals to use both ambulatory and hospital EHRs for meaningful use.
The registration fee is $15. Click here to register.
Should you have any questions, please contact Alisa Kuehn at 317.977.1475 or akuehn@hallrender.com.
Accreditation of Health IT Certification Bodies and Test Laboratories
Posted by Alisa C. Kuehn on July 18, 2012 in EHRs, Health Information Technology, HITECH ACT, Meaningful Use 0
ONC has announced accreditation of 5 certification bodies and test laboratories to certify and test Electronic Health Records technology in the ONC Permanent Certification Program. Continue Reading →
2012 Summer Olympics Marks the First Use of EHR for US Olympians
The US Olympic team will be traveling to London this Summer with their usual delegation of equipment and support personnel; however, they will be missing thousands of pounds of customary travel companions- paper medical records.
For the first time, thanks to a partnership between the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and General Electric, over 500 US Olympic athletes will forgo reams of paper records in favor of digital records. The General Electric electronic health record (EHR) system utilized is currently only being offered to the US Olympic team, but GE plans to expand the system to others soon. Continue Reading →
ONC Webcast: Collaboration Between EHR Vendors
On July 12 from 2:00 – 3:30pm EDT, ONC will webcast a panel discussion on innovative approaches to address challenges in using information from disparate EHR systems. NextGen Healthcare, Greenway, GE, Allscripts, Vitera, Cerner and SuccessEHS have come to consensus on the highest priority elements of patient information necessary for a consistent clinical summary document that can be automatically exported to an HIE. You can review the fact sheet for additional information regarding this initiative. Registration information is available here.
Should you have any questions, please contact Alisa Kuehn at 317.977.1475 or akuehn@hallrender.com.
Stage 2 Comments Are Due in 2 Weeks
Posted by Jeffrey W. Short on April 23, 2012 in EHRs, Health Information Technology, Meaningful Use 0
Comments to the Medicare and Medicaid Program; Electronic Health Record Incentive Program-Stage 2 Proposed Regulations are due in two weeks. If you wish to make comments to these proposed regulations, they must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 7. Comments can be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov. You can also submit written comment by mail, overnight mail, or hand deliver at the addresses set forth in the first page of the proposed regulations. The proposed regulations can be downloaded here.
Should you have any questions, please contact Jeff Short at 317.977.1413 or jshort@hallrender.com.