decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Electronic Health Systems / Overview
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Article Overview
This article explains the federal compliance framework surrounding donated electronic prescribing and electronic health record technology. It is aimed at healthcare compliance, legal, and billing professionals who need a high-level understanding of how Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbors and Stark Law exceptions relate to technology donations, contract requirements, and recipient eligibility. The discussion is centered on the general types of protections and restrictions that apply to these arrangements.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that provide or receive subsidized health IT need to understand whether their arrangements fit applicable federal protections. This overview helps readers identify the major compliance issues that can affect donations of electronic systems and related support services.
What You Will Learn
- The general compliance framework for donated electronic prescribing and electronic health record systems
- How Safe Harbors and Stark exceptions differ in a broad sense
- The kinds of arrangements and parties commonly involved in these technology donations
- The main categories of requirements that apply to written donation arrangements
- Why recipient system compatibility and existing technology status matter at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Medical practice administrators
- Health system legal teams
- Revenue cycle and billing staff
- Physician practice managers
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