tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73119143698525537442012-02-09T10:42:38.720-07:00Technology for Healthcare Excellence (THE) Consortium, brought to you by CRHC, in partnership with ClinicNET, provides facilities with access to trusted resources to assist them with their journey to assess, adopt, and implement Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions.Jen Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18007917058831298306noreply@blogger.comBlogger2221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-86058733084036134192012-02-09T10:41:00.001-07:002012-02-09T10:42:38.730-07:00

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 12:00-1:30 pm MSTThis webinar focuses on how safety net providers can tackle cost over runs and scope creep during a health information technology (IT) implementation or upgrade. Leadership and project teams constantly struggle how to balance the competing demands of the project’s scope, schedule and cost. While, it is understood that scope creep should be avoided and

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Please join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 12:00pm - 1:15pm entitled The Meaningful Use Journey - Notes from the Field and Tips for Success. We'll also discuss the incentive puzzle for Method II billers and RHC's - what we know and don't know!To register, click here.

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HIPAA Privacy and Security - What physician practices must do for Meaningful UseEvening Seminar SeriesGrand Junction - February 27thLongmont - February 28thDenver metro - February 29thColorado Springs - March 1stThe drive for meaningful use of electronic health records can mean big things for your practice, including privacy and security issues surrounding HIPAA. Plan on attending an interactive

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Following months of review and collective input, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Information Center Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system has been enhanced to provide users with an increased number of options and services to make accessing and reviewing data easier than ever before.For eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals or critical access hospitals (CAHs), the revised

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CMS wants to help keep you updated with information on the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. CMS has recently updated previously-posted FAQs and added new FAQs on several incentive program topics, including reporting periods and incentive payments. Take a minute and review these FAQs:1. For the 2011 payment year, how and when will incentive payments for the

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CMS wants to invite you to join a free email service to receive CMS' latest news on the EHR Incentive Programs. The CMS EHR Incentive Program listserv provides timely information on program requirements and changes in the EHR Incentive Programs.By subscribing to this listserv, you will receive early notification of new program developments, the availability of new resources, and the addition of

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CMS has added new information to the Attestation section of the EHR website about the appeals process for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. To read more, click here.On December 1st, 2011, CMS began accepting appeals for eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs). To help EPs, eligible hospitals and CAHs, the CMS Office of Clinical

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-40538176820745961182012-01-31T09:55:00.002-07:002012-01-31T09:59:07.869-07:00

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released today a free toolkit designed to guide hospitals through the process of using the AHRQ Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs) and Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) to improve care. The AHRQ Quality IndicatorsTM Toolkit for Hospitals is designed and tested to meet the needs of a variety of hospital-based users, including senior leaders,

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For more information or to register, please click on the location nearest you!February 22nd in Rifle, ColoradoFebruary 23rd in Yuma, ColoradoMarch 27th in Alamosa, ColoradoMarch 28th in Lamar, ColoradoYour registration confirmation is your ticket to the workshop.

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CMS is proud to announce that after a review of collected feedback, enhancements and changes have recently been made to the EHR Information Center Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system.Among these caller-friendly revisions is a new feature to assist with Hot Topics, including registration and attestation, as well as updated Password Reset menus. These improvements will enable eligible

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-55796701247532645962012-01-26T11:18:00.001-07:002012-01-26T11:20:32.458-07:00

A new online toolkit will serve as a pilot program for providing health information technology (HIT) resources to rural health care providers. The toolkit, developed by the Rural Assistance Center (RAC) and the National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) is designed to help rural providers find resources for HIT, electronic health records (EHR), meaningful use and related topics. Funding

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-30837467003272849752012-01-24T13:20:00.000-07:002012-01-24T13:22:44.025-07:00

January 3rd was the one year anniversary of the start of registration for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Over the past year, there has been a tremendous amount of interest in the incentive programs as providers across the country have implemented EHRs.Year one highlights include:43 states have started their Medicaid EHR Incentive ProgramsOver 176,000

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-34721156448796807772012-01-24T13:18:00.001-07:002012-01-24T13:20:11.694-07:00

Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityNational Web Conference on the Evaluation of Personal Health Record (PHR) systems and their Impact on Chronic DiseaseWednesday, January 25, 201211:00- 12:30 MSTOverall Purpose:Through continuing review of new developments and new research in public health and health care, previous CE activity evaluation and the judgment of the CE planning group, we

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-82014264769497474782012-01-23T11:27:00.000-07:002012-01-23T09:47:35.650-07:00

Colorado Eligible Providers (EP) and Eligible Hospitals (EH) can now register for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program on the CMS Registration & Attestation site! Colorado is now available in the drop down menu when you choose the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.In order to apply for Medicaid Incentive funds, each EP and EH must register with both the CMS site and the Colorado Registration &

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-85750865256747375042012-01-20T13:17:00.000-07:002012-01-20T13:18:56.009-07:00

The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced today a nationwide, open call for entries in the Healthy New Year Video Challenge, highlighting personal stories of patients and families using health technology to improve health. The video challenge, launched by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), kicks off the first in a series of

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Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012Time: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m., MSTOverall Purpose:Through continuing review of new developments and new research in public health and health care, previous continuing education (CE) activity evaluation, and the judgment of the CE planning group, we identified a gap between health care and public health practitioners’ competencies in maintaining privacy and security in

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-61475600906274815822012-01-18T14:40:00.000-07:002012-01-18T07:56:43.619-07:00

Please join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 12:00pm - 1:15pm where we will discuss the latest developments for the Colorado Medicaid EHR Incentive program, including eligibility, qualification and the new Provider Outreach website.To register for this webinar, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-21343220927740056762012-01-18T10:11:00.004-07:002012-01-18T11:38:17.832-07:00

1.12.12, Denver, CORepresentatives from the Office of National Coordinator (ONC), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) visited Denver last Thursday at an event hosted by the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO). The purpose of the event was to evaluate the HIT and HIE work being conducted by organizations and facilities across

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-2297291374976736172012-01-18T09:25:00.002-07:002012-01-18T09:27:05.010-07:00

CRHC wishes to congratulate Mountain Medical of Ridgway on successfully attesting to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program!!Dr. Joel Gates and Dr. Loran Sherwood and their staff at Mountain Medical of Ridgway have been working diligently over the past year to reach Meaningful Use and CRHC as their CO-REC partner is very excited for them.Congratulations!!

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-37447707737186220192012-01-13T13:41:00.000-07:002012-01-13T13:42:14.771-07:00

In the near future, participants of the CORHIO Health Information Exchange (HIE) will begin to seamlessly receive their patients' lab test results from LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, the two largest laboratories in the nation, as well as Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories (PAML) a large, regional lab...READ FULL ARTICLE »

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As 2012 begins, CMS wants to remind eligible professionals (EPs) participating in the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program of important deadlines approaching and what can still be completed in 2012 in order to receive an incentive payment for calendar year (CY) 2011.Important Medicare EHR Incentive Program DatesOn December 31, 2011, the reporting year ended for EPs who

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-2489039460072628542012-01-13T10:33:00.001-07:002012-01-13T10:34:19.660-07:00

Friday, January 20, 2011, 12pm MSTThis webinar provides tips on how safety net providers and staff can use health information technology (IT) to increase patient engagement. Health IT systems provide powerful tools that enable safety net providers to view a range of health information about their patients. This includes generating graphs and charts through an electronic medical record or patient

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-29717252657976312202012-01-13T10:31:00.002-07:002012-01-13T10:33:03.894-07:00

CRHC wishes to congratulate Rocky Mountain Family Practice in Leadville on successfully attesting to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program!!Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger and her staff at Rocky Mountain Family Practice have been working diligently over the past year to reach Meaningful Use and CRHC as their CO-REC partner is very excited for them.Congratulations!!

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-90789583737733621372012-01-10T12:19:00.002-07:002012-01-10T12:23:34.724-07:00

CRHC wishes to congratulate Rio Grande Hospital and it's clinics in Creede, Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork on successfully attesting to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program!!Rio Grande Hospital and it's clinics have been working diligently over the past year to reach Meaningful Use and CRHC as their CO-REC partner is very excited for them.Congratulations!!

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-68809907782341057922012-01-10T12:17:00.001-07:002012-01-10T12:19:13.654-07:00

Sign-up for a free grant writing workshop. Registration is required.Click here to register.Workshops will be offered for the following dates and locations:Thursday, January 12, 20128:30am - 1:30pmMontrose Memorial Hospital800 S. Third St.Montrose, CO 81401Wednesday, January 18, 201210:00am - 3:00pmArkansas Valley Regional Medical Center1100 Carson Ave.La Junta, CO 81050Tuesday, January 31, 201210

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Just before the end of 2011, Ouray Family Medicine located in beautiful small town of Ouray, CO successfully attested to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program! In 2009, Ouray Family Medicine decided to adopt Amazing Charts shortly after they opened for business. When they first heard about the EHR Incentive Program in early 2011, they started to research the requirements and work with CRHC as it

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-40237199166042550612011-12-27T09:37:00.000-07:002011-12-27T09:38:36.714-07:00

The Colorado Medical Society and CO-REC (Colorado Regional Extension Center) have developed a free, self-guided educational tool to help practices with many of the resources needed to achieve "meaningful use" of electronic health records (EHRs).The online portal takes physicians and their staff through step-by-step training and educational modules to help them select, implement and meaningfully

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-16604209353370328582011-12-12T14:56:00.001-07:002011-12-12T14:58:34.767-07:00

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing continues to work on implementing the Colorado Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, through which eligible health care professionals and hospitals can receive incentive payments for adoption and meaningful use of certified EHR technology.To read more about the update, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-66106552836410922752011-12-12T14:54:00.000-07:002011-12-12T14:55:17.927-07:00

The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) announced the initial launch of http://medicaid.gov, the first Federal government website devoted to the policies -- and the people -- of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This website is the culmination of efforts at the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services to revitalize and reorient the information the Federal

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-59196823741717681752011-12-08T14:41:00.001-07:002011-12-08T14:45:15.873-07:00

In response to significant input from multiple stakeholders, expert testimony, and countless hours of review, analysis and deliberation, HHS announced its intention to delay the start of Stage 2 meaningful use for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs for a period of one year for those first attesting to meaningful use in 2011. CMS intends to propose such a delay in the Stage 2

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-72623696181021751252011-12-06T11:00:00.000-07:002011-12-06T15:19:38.862-07:00

The deadlines have been set for the fifth cycle of the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program, with online intent to apply forms due on January 13, 2012 and applications due at noon on February 15, 2012. Organizations that are located outside of Colorado’s urbanized areas that provide outpatient primary care services—including medical, oral, and mental health services—are eligible to apply.

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Tuesday December 13, 2011, 2pm ESTThis webinar provides tips and guidance of how safety net providers, such as health centers, critical access hospitals, and rural health clinics can overcome common gray areas of meeting Meaningful Use Stage 1 objectives.Gray areas are objectives within the final rule that are still not clear to providers. Presenters from the Regional Extension Centers (REC) and

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-80382553421398683702011-12-02T13:45:00.001-07:002011-12-02T13:48:37.013-07:00

Although it’s not officially out in regulations, it appears Meaningful Use Stage II will be pushed back to 2014 from 2013.To read the ModernHealthcare.com article, click here.Our January 2012 Consortium webinar will have more information. To register for the January 2012 Consortium webinar, click here.

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CMS has created a new comprehensive tool, An Introduction to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Professionals, to help guide EPs through all of the phases of the Medicare EHR Incentive Program—from eligibility and registration to attestation and payment. Chapters provide information on:EHR Incentive Program basicsHow to participate (determining eligibility and registration)Meaningful

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CMS suggests eligible professionals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs not select NQF 0084: Heart Failure: Warfarin Therapy Patients with Atrial Fibrillation as one of their additional clinical quality measures (CQMs) for meaningful use. As there are other FDA-approved medications available for use as an anticoagulant, CMS suggests this measure not be selected as

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-36256325613586907342011-11-22T07:59:00.002-07:002011-11-28T09:19:59.261-07:00

Last week, CMS announced a “90 day Enforcement Discretion Period” related to the 5010 HIPAA standard transactions.It is important to note that this is not delaying the federally mandated start date of January 1, 2012! However, it does give CMS the ability to enforce compliance in the first 90 days of 2011. You are required to continue “working …to become compliant with the new HIPAA standards..”

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-11428595502171684402011-11-18T07:50:00.001-07:002011-11-18T07:53:12.300-07:00

Presented by: The Association of Rural Health Professional CodersOne-day training workshops for Colorado CAHs & Rural Hospitals- FY2011 SHIP grant participants: FREE (unlimited number of attendees)- Non-SHIP hospitals/CRHC Members: $49 per attendee- Non-SHIP hospitals/Non- CRHC Members: $99 per attendeeFebruary 21 - location tbdFebruary 22 - CRHC Office – Aurora, COFebruary 23, 2012 - location

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-8733775422666563962011-11-17T09:02:00.002-07:002011-11-17T09:04:59.463-07:00

Friday, November 18, 12pm MSTHealth IT systems are proving to be a valuable tool in managing population health. This webinar provides tips and examples from experts on how to use your health information technology (IT) system to achieve this.By focusing on the health of a community or population, providers can determine what risks or variables are affecting the public health of the community as a

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-89690084824871380452011-11-15T10:28:00.000-07:002011-11-15T09:03:00.454-07:00

Join us for the November Consortium webinar, 5010 Readiness & Medicaid Incentive Program Update on Thursday, November 17th from 12:00pm-1:15pm MT where we will update you on the Medicaid Incentive Program for Colorado and where we will help you get ready for 5010.5010 transactions will be upon us in less than six weeks and for some providers could result in significant cash flow problems. This

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-73592623501987286482011-11-15T09:01:00.000-07:002011-11-15T09:02:43.604-07:00

An Interview with Dr. Karen SmithA physician since 1989, Dr. Karen Smith runs a one-physician family medicine practice in Raeford, NC. She credits her electronic health record (EHR) with allowing her to deliver quality care in a rural setting – and to do it so efficiently that she still has time to be a wife and mother. ONC talked to Dr. Smith about how she uses her EHR system to care for her

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-19396959025633375202011-11-10T12:21:00.001-07:002011-11-10T12:22:52.997-07:00

Health IT systems are proving to be a valuable tool in managing population health. This webinar provides tips and examples from experts on how to use your health information technology (IT) system to achieve this.By focusing on the health of a community or population, providers can determine what risks or variables are affecting the public health of the community as a whole. Health IT systems can

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-15043066192389436442011-11-10T10:48:00.002-07:002011-11-10T10:51:09.502-07:00

Please join the Rural Assistance Center for a free webinar.Webinar Title: Version 5010 and ICD-10: Closer than you thinkDate: Tuesday, November, 15, 2011Time: 1:00pm MountainFeatured Speakers:• Christi Dant, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services• Bill Finerfrock, National Association of Rural Health ClinicsMajor changes are coming to electronic health care transactions and diagnosis and

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-80299684631259952872011-11-08T11:23:00.001-07:002011-11-08T11:25:16.552-07:00

DASH, Data Services for Healthcare, was voted on last week at the CAH Workshop as the name of the organization being developed through HRSA funding to support IT in rural hospitals and clinics. Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center and CRHC, in partnership with four other hospitals, are currently spearheading the development of DASH which will function in a cooperative manner to reduce the high

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-711634965742904582011-11-07T09:57:00.001-07:002011-11-07T10:01:52.132-07:00

Eligible hospitals and CAHs have 60 days after the end of the fiscal year to submit their attestation for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. The last day that eligible hospitals and CAHs can register and attest for fiscal year (FY) 2011 is November 30, 2011.For eligible hospitals and CAHs, this means that they must successfully register and then attest to demonstrating

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-76108626044410940902011-11-07T09:52:00.002-07:002011-11-07T09:57:07.440-07:00

The practice and deliver of healthcare is changing, with an emphasis on improving quality, safety, efficiency, and access to care. Telemedicine can help you achieve these goals.The University of Arizone Rural Health Office and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to a free webinar on the implementation and practice of telemedicine.Wednesday, December 14, 201112:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-34676001866573802652011-11-03T07:39:00.000-06:002011-11-03T08:31:44.362-06:00

The date of the November webinar has been moved to November 29th.The CMS Kansas City Regional Office, in collaboration with the CMS Denver Regional office, is pleased to announce a series of three Webinars / Teleconferences pertaining to the Electronic Health Records Incentive Program:• 10/25/2011: Overview of the Medicare & Medicaid Incentive Program• 10/26/2011: Understanding Registration &

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-2750280454197600122011-10-31T11:30:00.000-06:002011-10-31T11:32:15.708-06:00

An E-Quality Update from Kaiser Permanenteby Ted Epperly, MD, and Dana Hamilton, RHITAll of us in the medical community face challenges as we implement more integrated and coordinated patient-centered care for our patients, but perhaps none more than primary care physicians. The Patient-Centered Medical Home — coupled with health information technology — is proving to be a successful model that

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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center successfully attested for Stage 1 Meaningful Use of their Electronic Health Records on October 25th making them the second Critical Access Hospital in Colorado to attest and apply for Medicare EHR Incentive Funds. During the last year, they overcame many obstacles on their journey to Meaningful Use and could not have reached their goal without strong

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-59791878121642107602011-10-25T14:38:00.002-06:002011-10-25T14:42:01.938-06:00

When I attested to our organization's ability to meaningfully use electronic health records on April 18, 2011, I thought the really hard part of Phase I was behind me. Talking to colleagues who were at prospective payment system hospitals, their payment process was simple; as soon as they attested for meaningful use, the CMS site locked them for payment, did the calculations of what they were

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-9895451896460042002011-10-25T10:33:00.002-06:002011-10-25T10:38:13.124-06:00

All Centura facilities went live on CORHIO on October 24, 2011. By connecting its current electronic health record with CORHIO’s secure network, Centura's physicians and other medical care providers from across the state are linked to important real-time health information about their patients.Centura Health Uses Industry-Leading Technology to Improve Care Coordination For Residents in Metro

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-58402934016999729522011-10-25T10:31:00.001-06:002011-10-25T10:33:05.065-06:00

August 30, 2011, CMS hosted a webinar about the Clinical Quality Measures and Meaningful Use. The following document contains questions and answers from the live Q&A portion of the webinar, and provides answers to the remaining unanswered questions that were received by CMS during the webinar and in follow-up emails.To read the document, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-18451679455332671412011-10-24T09:00:00.000-06:002011-10-24T13:56:44.046-06:00

Over the past 20 years, CRHC has become our state’s most trusted resource for rural healthcare. In the current economic landscape, it is more important than ever that we continue to support and advocate on behalf of rural healthcare and the safety net community. We remain loyally committed to ensuring our members have the resources and support they need to keep their communities healthy and

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-38709064386100914992011-10-21T13:35:00.001-06:002011-10-21T13:38:27.314-06:00

What: Webinar- The CMS EHR Incentive Programs: Small-Practice Providers and Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs)When: October 25 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDTWhy: To help small-practice providers successfully report CQMsHow: Register online The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding a second webinar on CQMs and their importance in attesting to meaningful use for the EHR Incentive

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-6434080296987955362011-10-21T09:30:00.001-06:002011-10-21T09:32:54.775-06:00

Health IT and Quality webinars are technical assistance webcasts for HRSA grantees and other safety net providers who are either using or planning to use health IT to improve the quality of patient care. Each webinar features experts with hands-on experience from within the safety net community, as well as speakers with various grantee experiences and federal expertise.Upcoming Webinars■October

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-54364711697931094352011-10-19T08:59:00.000-06:002011-10-19T10:08:20.269-06:00

Join us for the October Consortium webinar EHR Policies & Procedures Con't on Thursday, October 20th from 12:00-1:15 pm MT where we will continue September's discussion of best practice policies and procedures needed once an Electronic Health Record is implemented and share more Meaningful Use notes from the field.To register, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-47306664393172498962011-10-18T20:39:00.004-06:002011-10-19T10:06:48.565-06:00

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a clarification on the requirements for attestation to the clinical quality measures (CQMs) needed to meet the definition of "meaningful use" under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The clarification also addresses the documentation needed to demonstrate compliance in this area. The CQMs are

Cari Foutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15573350890890651960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-23094631289927146052011-10-18T20:30:00.000-06:002011-10-19T10:07:35.342-06:00

As a reseller for Dell, Hewlett Packard and Equus, Istonish, a classic sponsor of CRHC and THE Consortium, can almost always provide cheaper pricing than the EMR vendors on all servers, laptops, desktops, tablets and network gear. Call Istonish today to make sure that you are getting the best possible prices for your EMR implementation!Services associated with hardware purchases include:Providing

Cari Foutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15573350890890651960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-24255095997686072322011-10-17T08:30:00.002-06:002011-10-17T08:37:30.401-06:00

Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center successfully attested for Stage 1 Meaningful Use on October 13th! They are the first Critical Access Hospital in Colorado to attest and apply for Medicare EHR Incentive Funds.During the last year, they have overcome many obstacles on the way to Meaningful Use and could not have reached their goal without the hard work of Todd Oberheu, CEO, Bill Bolt, CIO,

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-15320529916080675092011-10-17T08:28:00.002-06:002011-10-17T08:28:52.833-06:00

It’s no secret telemedicine has had a profound impact on the industry, both nationally and globally. Organizations in big and small cities are seeing the benefits of employing such technology, and the biggest impression could arguably be on those living in rural communities.To read the entire article, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-69910208028942800032011-10-13T04:05:00.000-06:002011-10-13T08:07:23.737-06:00

Friday, October 21, 2011 – 12:00-1:30 PM MDTThis webinar will explore the experiences of safety net providers who have gone live with a health information technology (IT) system in the last 18 months. Even with much preparation, it is difficult to prepare for all the unexpected bumps in the road. Speakers will present lessons learned and provide tips for successfully planning and triaging

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-72249455952445506412011-10-12T10:01:00.002-06:002011-10-12T10:08:12.882-06:00

CMS wants to remind eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) of the key registration dates for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, and provide information to help them successfully register and start their path to payment for 2011.Important Registration Dates to Remember: Nov 30, 2011 – Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-48186161744934210182011-10-12T09:57:00.001-06:002011-10-12T10:00:01.790-06:00

HRSA's Office of Health Information Technology and Quality (OHITQ) has developed a series of HIT Adoption Toolboxes to help implement health IT applications. The toolboxes are designed to serve the needs of a broad audience within health centers and other safety net providers. Key IT stakeholders have reviewed and contribed to the toolboxes to ensure they are accurate, relevant, and effective in

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-86003408781867505012011-10-07T08:27:00.002-06:002011-10-07T08:29:56.584-06:00

CMS hosted a National Provider Call on Fri Sep 9 on the topic of Registration and Attestation for Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs for Eligible Professionals, including: Path to Payment Highlights of Registration and Attestation Processes Third Party Proxy Troubleshooting Helpful Resources A question & answer sessionThe presentation, transcript, and audio recording from this

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-59940073602791097752011-10-05T14:45:00.000-06:002011-10-05T14:43:47.709-06:00

The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) started working with MidValley Family Practice as their Regional Extension Center (REC) partner in June 2011. At that point, Dr. Glenn Kotz and his practice manager, Joyce, were well on their way to reaching Meaningful Use (MU) and they began their 90-day reporting period on June 26th. During their 90-day reporting period, CRHC assisted in performing four

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-77702616704484788552011-10-05T14:36:00.002-06:002011-10-05T14:43:05.371-06:00

CRHC wishes to congratulate Montrose Memorial Hospital on being one of the first rural hospitals in Colorado to successfully attest to the Medicare Incentive Program as a Meaningful User of their EHR system. Montrose Memorial Hospital attested on September 29th further proving their committment to excellent patient care.Congratulations Montrose Memorial Hospital!

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-83626458673872641262011-10-03T14:39:00.001-06:002011-10-03T14:41:32.979-06:00

CMS has posted new videos to the CMS YouTube page, including:• An overview video, titled EHR: Delaware Meaningful Use Recognition Ceremony, where providers participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program were honored.• An overview video, titled EHR: Cherokee Nation Receives Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment, where Dr. Woitte and the Cherokee Nation were honored for participating in the Medicaid

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-14811759601684160082011-09-23T13:44:00.001-06:002011-09-23T13:48:32.003-06:00

The last day that eligible professionals (EPs) can begin their 90-day reporting period in calendar year (CY) 2011 for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program is October 3, 2011. For EPs, this means that they must begin their consecutive 90-day reporting period by October 3 in order to attest to meeting meaningful use and be eligible to receive an incentive payment for CY 2011.For EPs who have already

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-71043961719038008492011-09-23T13:39:00.002-06:002011-09-23T13:44:24.902-06:00

Materials from two of this summer’s CMS National Provider Calls are now online!CMS’ National Provider Call on July 14, 2011, “Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics for Eligible Professionals,” provided basic information on the Incentive Programs for eligible professionals, and answered the following questions:• Who is eligible?• How much are the incentives and how are they calculated?•

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-50088809938746249542011-09-21T15:00:00.000-06:002011-09-21T13:13:07.322-06:00

Join us for our next webinar, EHR Policies and Procedures: Important Meaningful Use and Incentive program updates next Thursday, September 22nd from 12:00pm - 1:15pm MDT.We will begin a series on best practice policies and procedures needed once an Electronic Health Record is implemented. We will also provide an update on Meaningful Use objectives and incentive payments!To register for this

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-77512871570571514612011-09-14T16:00:00.002-06:002011-09-15T09:04:01.395-06:00

Summer is coming to an end, and the Version 5010 transition deadline is now only four months away! As the January 1, 2012 deadline approaches, your transition should be well underway. There are certain steps CMS recommends to be taking now during the fall to make sure you are on track for a smooth transition. If you missed the Consortium's June webinar discussing 5010 preparation, you can listen

Cari Foutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15573350890890651960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-60437817687528596842011-09-14T12:00:00.000-06:002011-09-14T13:49:50.730-06:00

Community Programs, a division of the Housing and Community Facilities Programs, is part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development mission area. Community Programs administers programs designed to develop essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include schools, libraries, childcare, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted living

Cari Foutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15573350890890651960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-62908585025837846452011-09-07T07:56:00.000-06:002011-09-07T07:58:10.716-06:00

CRHC, in partnership with Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg, CO and several other Critical Access Hospitals across the state, was awarded one of 40 Rural Health Information Technology Network Development (RHITND) Awards on Sept. 1, 2011. The three-year Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) funding will be used to develop a virtual data center network and IT staff support

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-51464192092644939912011-08-31T12:56:00.001-06:002011-08-31T13:00:07.196-06:00

Hear the Experts Discuss the EHR Incentive Programs Date: Friday, September 9 Time: 11:30-1:00 p.m. MDT Agenda: During the call, CMS experts will discuss the following topics: • Path to Payment • Highlights of Registration and Attestation Processes • Third Party Proxy • Troubleshooting • Helpful Resources There will also be a Q&A session where experts will address your questions and concerns.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-44813016883874389862011-08-31T06:47:00.004-06:002011-08-31T07:10:00.263-06:00

The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program was designed to be administered through each individual state and Colorado will be participating with payments expected in the late Spring / early Summer 2012 for Eligible Providers (EP). In the meantime, here are a few tips for preparing to participate: Eligibility: An EP with at least 30% of services furnished to Medicaid patients (20% for pediatricians

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-67539368187398565642011-08-22T09:34:00.000-06:002011-08-22T09:35:08.917-06:00

The Health IT Standards Committee has endorsed a single set of vocabulary standards for each area of quality reporting measures, an accomplishment that has been 10 years in the making. The domains include medications, labs and allergies. The committee will recommend to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT to incorporate the vocabulary standards and implementation guides in

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-66106151680163385192011-08-17T07:44:00.002-06:002011-08-17T08:00:33.257-06:00

Friday! HRSA HIT& Quality Webinar ""Privacy and Security - What Questions You Should Ask Your Vendor", Fri. Aug.19, 12pm - 1:30pm MDT When implementing a Health IT system, it is vital for healthcare providers to know which questions to ask vendors. Health IT security and privacy issues are complex and critical for providers, and one system breach or unauthorized access to patient data can

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-49950352561923838262011-08-15T10:31:00.002-06:002011-08-15T10:35:30.894-06:00

Registration is now open for the CMS National Provider Call titled, “Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: Understanding Meaningful Use.” The call will be held Thursday, August 18, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. MDT. This call will help you learn more about meaningful use so that you can get on the path to receiving an EHR incentive payment. The call will cover the following topics: • Defining

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-42768476180423598972011-08-02T09:54:00.002-06:002011-08-02T10:00:23.771-06:00

September 13th, 14th ,15th, & Live Webinar on the 20th, 2011On October 1, 2013 ICD-10 will bring monumental changes to physicians and the healthcare industry. This seminar will help you understand the changes that are coming and how to get prepared NOW!!!!• HIPAA 5010 Transactions Version Update: What is it and why does it have to be implemented by January 1, 2012• Key implementation dates• Why

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-77528671885356913692011-08-01T08:41:00.000-06:002011-08-01T07:44:30.596-06:00

The Colorado Immunization Registry, CIIS, is going through a redevelopment and will be launching their new registry in July 2011.After the registry goes live, hospitals and clinics will be able to test the HL7 message feeds to them.There may be a bit of a wait for clinics and hospitals to get connected to CIIS, but they are working with CORHIO on how we can align those locations that are truly

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-15606970967526924032011-07-27T10:55:00.000-06:002011-07-27T10:56:52.057-06:00

As part of the Workforce Development program, Aims Community College is hosting an HIT training symposium for physicians and staff on August 12th.The symposium is a one-day instructional seminar presented by physicians and practitioners for physicians, practice managers and clinicians about the impact of the HITECH act and the shift to Electronic Health Records.For more information, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-60493706138657386482011-07-27T10:53:00.000-06:002011-07-27T10:54:25.489-06:00

Upon assuming the helm of the Office of the National Coordinator for health IT in April, Farzad Mostashari, MD, discussed his vision for how IT adoption will transform health care.In an interview with InformationWeek, Mostashari said, “We're in the deep part of implementation now, and all our programs are hitting on all cylinders. Health care providers are in full swing and I think we have to

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-50090418099915939992011-07-27T10:52:00.000-06:002011-07-27T10:53:17.094-06:00

According to a report from Fitch Ratings, hospitals with advanced health IT systems and a high quality of care achieve greater revenue growth, attend to more patients, enjoy a superior reputation for excellence, and are better able to contain costs. The study finds, in part:"Health care providers are beginning to be able to more accurately measure the benefits of their investment in clinical IT

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-42690419461167578332011-07-19T07:03:00.000-06:002011-07-19T07:48:41.340-06:00

Join us for the July Consortium webinar on Thursday, July 21st from 12:00-1:15 pm MT where we will share our on-going notes from the field regarding EHR selection, implementation and general meaningful use best practices.To register for this webinar, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-64065316399219886362011-07-19T06:00:00.002-06:002011-07-19T13:23:23.098-06:00

Friday , July 22, 201112pm to 1:30pm MDTThis webinar focuses on how safety net providers such as healthcenters and rural providers can generate quality reports and utilize this data for improving healthcare outcomes. This webinar’s presenters will demonstrate how they use health IT and/or electronic health records systems as a tool for generating quality reports. Furthermore, these safety net

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-28901483775021392822011-07-18T09:42:00.001-06:002011-07-18T09:42:50.419-06:00

One of the perks of electronic health records is that they make patient information sortable. All the bits of the information entered into separate boxes on a patient chart can be categorized and filtered.That gives physicians the power to easily and quickly create lists of patients who, for example, had an abnormal lab test or have complained of nausea after starting on a new prescription.To

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-33886471056860561992011-07-14T13:20:00.000-06:002011-07-14T13:24:27.888-06:00

Wednesday, July 20th 1:00pm -2:00pm MDTeHealth Initiative is hosting a free webinar to present the key findings of the 2011 Report on HIE: The Changing Landscape. The webinar will include discussion about the progress made in the field of health information exchange over the past year and reactions from leading experts in the field of health information exchange.Featuring:• Camilla Hull-Brown,

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-56287007496778697642011-07-14T13:19:00.002-06:002011-07-14T13:23:56.566-06:00

CMS wants to keep you updated with the latest information about the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. New FAQs on meaningful use, payment information for eligible hospitals, eligibility, and additional information for eligible hospitals have been added to our website. Take a minute and review these new FAQs.Payment Information for Critical Access Hospitals•

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-49542879739286034712011-07-11T10:11:00.000-06:002011-07-11T10:13:18.291-06:00

Register Now : National Provider Call on Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program Basics for Eligible Professionals (EPs)Date: Thursday, July 14Time : 1:30-3:00pm ETThe call will cover the following topics:• Are you eligible?• How much are the incentives and how are they calculated?• How do you get started?• What are major milestones regarding participation and

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-8304901108221885422011-07-11T10:09:00.001-06:002011-07-11T10:10:40.401-06:00

Farzad Mostashari, MD, the national health IT coordinator, said he agreed with the suggestion of the Health IT Policy Committee to delay Stage 2 meaningful use until 2014, essentially signaling to the industry that federal policymakers will follow the advisory group's recommendation.To read the entire article, click here.

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-69458869836508372072011-07-11T10:00:00.001-06:002011-07-11T10:02:23.810-06:00

Thursday, July 14, 12-1:30pm MDTThe Vendor Selection and Due Diligence Process: Electronic Health Record (EHR) acquisition requires a stringent due diligence plan – hear from successful Health Information Technology organizations about what to expect during the selection and contract negotiation process, and gain insights from lessons learned through successful EHR acquisition, adoption, and

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-75198822360747712512011-07-11T09:58:00.000-06:002011-07-11T09:59:50.621-06:00

The National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library and a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has formally launched MedlinePlus Connect. This free service allows health organizations and health information technology (HIT) providers to link patient portals and electronic health record (EHR) systems to MedlinePlus.gov, a trusted source of authoritative,

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-62526297054836432702011-07-08T11:07:00.000-06:002011-07-08T11:09:23.881-06:00

The Joint Commission’s 2011 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) for hospitals should be included in electronic health record certification and criteria for meaningful use, say authors of a commentary that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association.“Ideally, addressing the NPSGs should be incorporated into the EHR certification process, requiring each vendor to specifically

Tracy McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782471333053158375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311914369852553744.post-83006634126479753782011-07-06T08:33:00.001-06:002011-07-06T08:36:32.670-06:00

CMS is pleased to announce that through Medscape Education, providers now have the opportunity to earn CME credits by learning more about the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs.On Medscape's EHR Learning Center website, leading physician experts in medical informatics provide information, resources, and tools to help providers determine eligibility for the EHR Incentive Programs,

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ONC has developed the Meaningful Use Vanguard EHR Champion Program and is asking for anyone interested to contact their REC partner.MUVers (members of the MUV program) are champions of EHR adoption and meaningful use that serve as local leaders, advisors and role models in the move toward an electronically-enabled health care system.MUVers are those that have made the transition to paperless

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HRSA is offering a Health IT and Quality Webinar entitled "Tips For Generating Quality Data Reports Using Your EHR”, Friday, July 22, 12pm MDT.For more information and to register, click here.

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Question: I am an eligible professional (EP) who has successfully attested for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, so why haven't I received my incentive payment yet?Answer: For EPs, incentive payments for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program will be made approximately four to eight weeks after an EP successfully attests that they have demonstrated meaningful use of certified EHR technology.

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CRHC is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Rural Health Excellence Award. This prestigious award is given annually by Colorado Rural Health Center to honor those who have made a notable contribution to health, healthcare, or a healthcare delivery system in rural Colorado. For 2011, the award will be presented during the 20th Annual Colorado Rural Health Conference August 11-12th, at the

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The U.S. Department of Labor has identified Health IT as a high growth and emerging industry sector. A recent study from the University of California San Diego Extension listed Health IT as the number one career opportunity in 2010. As the nation moves toward a more technologically advanced health care system, providers are going to need highly skilled health IT experts to support them in the

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"Tips for the Safety Net Community onUsing Health IT within a Patient Centered Medical Home"HRSA Health IT and Quality WebinarFriday, June 24, 2011 – 2:00-3:30 PM ESTThis webinar will provide technical assistance examples of how safety net providers can successfully use health IT in transforming a health center or rural health clinic into a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).Webinar presenters

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Tuesday June 28, 201112:00 – 1:00 PM (MDT)Target Audience: Eligible Professionals in Region VIII states: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT & WYRegistration is not required for this event. Each session will accommodate 100 participants.Webinar: https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/denverep/(If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before, test your connection: https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/common/help/en/support/

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