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ONC Certification revoked for two EHR products

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For the first time ever, ONC has revoked an EHR’s Stage 1 Meaningful Use certification. In a recent press release from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, two EHR’s were found to be incapable of meeting all of the Medicare / Medicaid Stage 1 Meaningful Use requirements and were subsequently de-certified. Two electronic health records, previously certified as Continue reading ONC Certification revoked for two EHR products→

How to skip EHR Meaningful Use and NOT get penalized (Maybe, in the near future, or later, or….)

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There may be a way for small practices and older providers to skip EHR Meaningful Use and not get penalized but first the House, the Senate and the President would all have to agree.     On Mar 21st, 2013, Rep. Diane Black of the 6th District of Tennessee re-introduced the Electronic Health Records Improvements Act (H.R. 1331). This bill seeks to Continue reading How to skip EHR Meaningful Use and NOT get penalized (Maybe, in the near future, or later, or….)→

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EHR Incentive Audits and What to Expect

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Are you prepared for an EHR Incentive audit?  (The following is information broadcast from CMS for general release.) Overview An eligible professional (EP), eligible hospital, or critical access hospital (CAH) attesting to receive an incentive payment for either the Medicare or Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program may be subject to an audit. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Continue reading EHR Incentive Audits and What to Expect→

Electronic Health Records Update – CMS announces HHS plans to accelerate health information exchange (HIE)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces HHS plans to accelerate health information exchange (HIE) primarily through the use of electronic health records systems.   “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, we are improving the way care is delivered while lowering costs,” said CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. “We are already seeing benefits, such as a reduction in hospital readmissions due Continue reading Electronic Health Records Update – CMS announces HHS plans to accelerate health information exchange (HIE)→