| ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS |
| Click on link above to browse a list of tips, resources and tools on implementing electronic health records based on which stage you are in adopting EHRs. The implementation of electronic health records EHRs is becoming more widespread with increasing technological inovations. Its potential to strengthen the health care system and improve quality of care is garnering nationwide attention. It also is being strongly encouraged with the rise in qualty and performance improvement initiatives as EHRs serve as an excellent channel for reporting performance and quality of care data.
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| HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE) |
| Click on this link for more information on Health Information Exchange (HIE) and how you can participate in the HIE. Electronic health information exchange, or "HIE", is the secure electronic exchange of patient personal health information between treating physicians, hospitals, health care payers, and other health care providers involved in the care of the patient.
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| HIT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS |
| For more information on electronic prescribing and the Medicaid and Medicare EHR Incentive Programs click on the link above E-prescribing is the electronic transmission of prescription or prescription related information between a prescriber, dispenser, pharmacy benefit manager, or health plan. In 2013 Physicians participating in the program can potentially receive an incentive equal to 0.5% of their Medicare part B charges.
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) established criteria for Medicare and Medicaid participating physicians to receie financial incentives for using EHRs in a meaningful manner. Implementation of certified EHR technology will enable physicians to take advantage of Federal Stimulus funding of up to $44,000 in additional Medicare payments and up to $63,750 in additional Medicaid payments between 2011 and 2015.
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| TOOLS AND EDUCATION MATERIALS |
| Click to browse all tools and resources available under Health Information Technology including: electronic prescribing, Meaningful Use incentive programs, Electronic Health Records (EHR), ICD-10-CM, and Version 5010. |
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| ICD-10-CM |
| Click on link above for more information on how ICD-10-CM will affect your practice management and EMR System and what you need to do to prepare for the transition |
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| Version 5010 |
| Click on the link above for more information on how version 5010 will affect your practice management and EMR System and what you need to do to prepare for the transition |
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| HCMS COMPLIANCE CALENDAR |
HCMS has developed a Compliance Calendar to help you and your staff keep track of all the various government agency deadlines and key health policy issues that impact Harris County physicians.
Click on link above to view important deadlines and dates for PQRS, EHR Meaningful Use Program, ICD-10, e-prescribing (eRx), etc.
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10/1/2014 New ICD-10 Implementation Deadline
Click on link above for a list of tools develop by TMA that will help physicians with ICD-10 implementation.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the final rule that will postpone the compliance date of implementation of ICD-10 diagnosis codes until October 1, 2014.
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HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule
Click on link above to read more about the final rule released by the Department of Health and Human Services on January 17, 2013.
Click here to go to the HCMS Compliance Calendar Web site for a summary of important compliance dates.
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| CMS Audits Meaningful Use The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is auditing physicians and other health care professionals who receive incentive payments.
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2012 TMA EHR survey results
Every 2 years, TMA conducts a survey of Texas physicians to identify emerging issues, track the impact of practice and economic changes, assess physician priorities. Click on the link above to see the results from the newest EHR survey.
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Meaningful Use Stage 1 Vs. Stage 2
Click on the link above to go to the HCMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Web Site for a comparison chart created by CMS, detailing the key differences between Stages 1 and 2 of the Meaningful Use (EHR) Incentive Program.
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Reporting EHR Concerns
Texas A&M University, through its Patient Safety Organization, has worked with the Texas Medical Association to develop a reporting system that is user friendly and efficient to forward concerns you may have about your EHR system.
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EHR specific meaningful use toolkit - TMA
Gives detailed vendor specific instructions, including videos and screenshots on what is required to achieve meaningful use. (NextGen, GE/Centricity, e-MDs, Greenway Medical)
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Greater Houston Healthconnect (GHH)
GHH is endorsed by HCMS
Created to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare in the Greater Houston Area by providing rapid, electronic access to patient health information. Healthconnect is an independent, community supported organization serving healthcare providers within a 20-county region
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