Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use
Whether you are just starting your participation in the EHR Incentive Programs with Meaningful Use Stage 1, or are already preparing for Stage 2 of Meaningful Use, knowing the latest set of regulations will help you successfully participate in the incentive program, receive incentive payments and…
This Regulatory Advisory examines CMS's March 7 proposed rule defining Stage 2 of "meaningful use" of electronic health records (EHRs) and the proposed rule from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology that sets certification criteria, standards and implementation…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \(CMS\) recently took steps to operationalize the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record \(EHR\) incentive programs. The incentive programs provide bonus payments to certain physicians and hospitals for the adoption and ")meaningful use") of…
Timeline
Under ARRA, hospitals are eligible for Medicaid or Medicare incentive payments in 2011 and subject to penalties in 2015.
This website provides descriptive material and links to AHA and external resources to help you make sense of the federal requirements as you continue on the path of EHR adoption and optimization.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology \(ONC\) on July 28 in the Federal Register published a final rule establishing an initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for electronic health record \(EHR\) technology.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \(CMS\) on July 28 published a final rule defining ")meaningful use") of electronic health records \(EHRs\). At the same time, the Office of the National Coordinator \(ONC\) for Health Information Technology issued a final rule that sets…
On June 24, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology \(ONC\) published in the Federal Register a final rule establishing a temporary certification program for health information technology. The rule, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-14999.pdf…
Policymakers and health care providers increasingly recognize health information technology \(IT\) as a tool for providing efficient, high-quality care.
Today, hospitals and physicians use health IT to store health information electronically, facilitate clinical decision-making, streamline clinician workflows and monitor population health. Research suggests that these activities can facilitate more effective care and potentially lower long-term…