decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 3 (March)
Benchmark of the Week: What prevents you from sharing info on EHR?
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Article Overview
This benchmark article reviews survey findings about the main obstacles preventing health care offices from exchanging patient information electronically. It is aimed at readers interested in EHR adoption, health information exchange, revenue cycle and administrative operations, and CMS meaningful use context. The piece discusses the survey source, the respondent mix, the broad categories of barriers identified, and the operational and incentive-program implications of limited electronic information sharing.
Why This Topic Matters
Electronic information sharing is a core part of modern EHR use and broader interoperability efforts. Understanding the main barriers helps practices, hospitals, and administrative teams assess why exchange may be difficult and why those limitations can affect incentive eligibility and future penalties.
What You Will Learn
- The survey context and who responded to it
- The broad types of barriers reported to electronic information sharing
- How the findings relate to EHR adoption and interoperability
- Why the issue matters in the context of CMS incentive programs
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice administrators
- Hospital and clinic managers
- Revenue cycle and billing professionals
- Health information management staff
- EHR implementation stakeholders
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