decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Electronic Health Systems / Document each step when you give or receive EMR
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS and OIG guidance related to donating and receiving electronic health systems, including compliance concerns under Stark and anti-kickback frameworks. It focuses on why documentation matters, how providers are expected to show that donated technology is appropriate and non-duplicative, and why written agreements are important. The content is most relevant to physician practices, hospitals, compliance staff, and coding or reimbursement professionals who track regulatory requirements affecting health IT adoption.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers may exchange electronic health technology while staying within federal fraud-and-abuse rules, but only if the arrangement is documented and fits the applicable regulatory structure. Understanding the documentation expectations helps practices reduce compliance risk when adopting or upgrading electronic health record and electronic prescribing systems.
What You Will Learn
- How federal fraud-and-abuse guidance affects donations of electronic health technology
- Why documentation is important when receiving or providing health IT support
- What types of written records and agreements are emphasized for compliance
- How CMS-related guidance frames electronic prescribing and electronic health records donations
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Hospital compliance teams
- Medical practice managers
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare attorneys
- Billing and coding professionals
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