decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 5 (May)
CMS to push back some stage 2, all stage 3 meaningful use transitions
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Article Overview
This article explains a CMS proposed rule affecting meaningful use timelines, certified EHR technology readiness, and clinical quality measure reporting. It is relevant to providers, compliance staff, and health IT teams tracking Medicare and Medicaid meaningful use requirements and upcoming transition dates.
Why This Topic Matters
The proposed changes could affect when providers move between meaningful use stages and which certified technology and reporting standards apply during the transition period.
Article Sections
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Meaningful use
Overview of the proposed changes affecting provider readiness, certified EHR technology, and transition timing for meaningful use participation.
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Watch for CQM changes
Discussion of how clinical quality measure reporting is affected for providers using different CEHRT configurations.
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Earliest start for stage 3 in 2017
Summary of the proposed delay in the start of stage 3 for eligible professionals and hospitals, along with related certification timing.
What You Will Learn
- How a CMS proposal would affect meaningful use transition timing
- How CEHRT readiness is addressed in the proposed rule
- How clinical quality measure reporting is tied to the proposed changes
- Which provider groups are affected by the stage 3 delay
- How Medicare and Medicaid meaningful use timing differs under the proposal
Who Should Read This
- Eligible professionals
- Eligible hospitals
- Critical access hospitals
- Health information management professionals
- Medical coding and compliance staff
- EHR vendors
- Health IT administrators
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