BC Advantage - 2018 Issue 1
Using a 2015 Certified EHR in MIPS Year 2
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Article Overview
This article is a practical overview for clinicians, practice managers, and health IT users who need to understand how a 2015 Certified EHR affects 2018 MIPS reporting. It covers the certification context, the advancing care information category, new and modified measure areas, bonus-point implications, and the 90-day reporting period that CMS extended for the ACI category. The discussion is framed around EHR upgrade readiness, interoperability, patient engagement, and patient safety.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers assess whether a 2015-certified EHR is relevant to their 2018 MIPS workflow and what kinds of program changes and reporting considerations come with that transition.
Article Sections
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Introduction
Introduces the EHR certification update and the broader context for how it relates to MIPS reporting in 2018.
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What’s a 2015 CEHRT?
Explains the certification concept and summarizes the general categories of criteria associated with the 2015 edition environment.
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New ACI Measures in 2018
Reviews the 2018 advancing care information changes tied to the upgraded EHR environment and the general nature of the new and updated measure areas.
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Bonus Points
Discusses the article’s overview of reporting advantages and transition-related incentives associated with the newer certified EHR edition.
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90-day Reporting Period in 2018
Summarizes the extended reporting window mentioned for the ACI category and its role in preparation for the 2018 performance period.
What You Will Learn
- How 2015-edition certified EHR technology fits into MIPS reporting in 2018
- Which general certification and interoperability areas are highlighted in the article
- What kinds of ACI measure changes are described for 2018
- Why the article says the 2018 reporting transition matters for practices and staff
- How the reported 90-day ACI reporting period affects preparation
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians participating in MIPS
- Practice administrators
- EHR users and implementation teams
- Health information technology staff
- Coding and compliance professionals
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