decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 9 (September)
Meaningful use compliance at risk as ONC revokes certification of 2 EHRs
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Article Overview
This article explains a pair of ONC EHR decertifications and the compliance implications for eligible professionals participating in the Medicare meaningful use program. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, compliance staff, and EHR purchasers who need to understand certification oversight, vendor risk, and the general types of actions practices may consider when an EHR is no longer certified. The article also discusses broader scrutiny of EHR certification and complaint handling by ONC.
Why This Topic Matters
Losing EHR certification can affect meaningful use participation, incentive eligibility, payment adjustments, and the operational burden of moving to another system.
Article Sections
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ONC revokes certification of two EHR versions
Summarizes the decertification event, the organizations involved, and the immediate impact on users of the affected products.
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Expect more revocations
Discusses broader concerns about EHR certification oversight, vendor readiness, and increasing scrutiny of certified products.
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Users faced with financial hit
Describes the general compliance and financial consequences for practices using EHR technology that is no longer certified.
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7 steps to avoid, deal with decertification
Outlines practical risk-management and transition considerations for practices dealing with vendor or certification problems.
What You Will Learn
- How ONC decertification can affect EHR users and program participation
- Why vendor stability and ongoing certification oversight matter to practices
- What general categories of actions are discussed for practices facing EHR certification loss
- How broader certification scrutiny may affect the EHR market and providers
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Eligible professionals in meaningful use programs
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Health IT and EHR purchasers
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