decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 5 (May)
HHS aims to extend EHR subsidy protections in two proposed rules
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Article Overview
This article covers proposed HHS regulatory changes related to electronic health record subsidy protections, including the agencies involved, the rationale for the proposals, and the types of EHR-related support that may be affected. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, compliance staff, and others evaluating EHR adoption or upgrades through donation or subsidy arrangements. The piece also discusses general considerations for reviewing vendor relationships, interoperability, contract terms, state law restrictions, and the broader context of EHR adoption incentives.
Why This Topic Matters
These proposed rules could affect how practices finance EHR adoption and how they assess compliance risk when considering subsidized technology arrangements. The article is relevant to organizations balancing interoperability, contracting, and fraud-and-abuse concerns while planning EHR investments.
Article Sections
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Proposed rule changes and EHR subsidy protections
Overview of the proposed HHS actions, the agencies involved, and the purpose of extending EHR subsidy protection. The section also frames the regulatory context for practices considering EHR adoption or upgrades.
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How to take advantage of EHR subsidies
General guidance on evaluating whether a subsidy arrangement fits a practice’s needs, including vendor review, contract evaluation, interoperability, ownership concerns, and state-level restrictions.
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5 current requirements for the EHR donation subsidy
Summary of the broad categories of requirements discussed by HHS and OIG for donation-based EHR support, including limits on eligible support, relationship safeguards, and system capability expectations.
What You Will Learn
- What the proposed HHS rules are intended to change
- Who may be affected by EHR subsidy protection extensions
- What general factors practices should review before accepting EHR support
- What types of broad requirements are associated with donation-based EHR arrangements
- How interoperability and contract terms factor into EHR subsidy decisions
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Compliance professionals
- Health IT decision-makers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Billing and administrative staff
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