decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 7 (July)
9 tips to meet the toughest meaningful use measures: electronic submissions to others
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Article Overview
This article covers the meaningful use measures that involve transmitting or submitting clinical data electronically through an EHR, including test transmissions to other entities and submissions to public health agencies. It is aimed at providers, practice staff, and EHR users who need a general understanding of how these reporting-related measures are structured and why they are often difficult to complete. The article also discusses practical concerns such as finding a recipient, documenting attempts, and understanding when exclusions may apply.
Why This Topic Matters
These measures can affect eligibility for incentive payments and attestation success, so understanding the reporting and transmission requirements helps practices prepare documentation and workflow support.
Article Sections
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Electronic transmission measures under meaningful use
Introduces the article’s focus on electronic exchange and public health submission requirements tied to meaningful use. Explains why these measures are considered difficult for many practices.
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Core measure 14
Discusses the first required measure involving an electronic exchange test through an EHR. Covers broad implementation considerations, partner identification, transmission options, and documentation needs.
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Menu measure 9
Summarizes the measure involving electronic submission to immunization registries. Includes general discussion of testing and when exclusions may be relevant.
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Menu measure 10
Covers the measure involving syndromic surveillance reporting to a public health agency. Describes its relationship to the other menu measures and general exclusion concepts.
What You Will Learn
- Which meaningful use measures involve electronic transmission or submission of clinical data
- How EHR-based test transmissions are discussed in the context of attestation
- What broad types of entities may be involved in these measures
- How documentation and audit readiness are presented as part of compliance preparation
- When exclusions may be relevant for certain reporting measures
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Clinicians participating in meaningful use
- Practice administrators
- EHR implementation staff
- Medical coders and compliance staff
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