In 2009, CMS enacted the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act which included Meaningful Use. Meaningful use was put in place so that providers must show that they are using EHR technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and quantity. CMS recently overhauled Meaningful Use and renamed it “Promoting Interoperability.” What are the primary aspects of this program?
Promoting interoperability is one of the most recent feature of the Meaningful use which was created by CMS in order to encourage the health care givers inorder to signify proper use of EHR technology.
It was established in order to fulfill three main components. They are as follow:
1. In order to use certified EHR in relevant manner/ way
2. In order to interchange the patient's health information in such a way that it will enhance the care quality and is done through electronics
3. In order to use certified EHR to put forward the clinical quality and other related measures.
In 2009, CMS enacted the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act which...
Described how the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical health (HITECH) Act reflects national policy. Identify and describe three out of the five Meaningful Use (MU) Initiatives. Describe how your organization is meeting or could meet each chosen MU Initiative and related objective. Explain how MU has affected provider behavior, hospital policy, and effect on patient outcomes. Explain common security issues related to Electronic Health Record (EHR), healthcare fraud, and what federal regulations are in place to ensure patient...
explain the purpose of the health information technology for economic and clinical health (HITECH) Act.
Information technology is a major driver of health reform. Describe briefly the HITECH act, the introduction of the electronic health record, and meaningful use standards. How did the Affordable Care Act affect the use of information technology? Consider the SPO model and innovative organization structures. How have these health policy initiatives affected the ability of healthcare organizations to measure and improve quality? What impact has there been on the capability of hospitals/health systems/physician providers to meet the Triple Aim?
What are the critical components of the Health Information and Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)?
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THE HEALTH INFORMATION management (HIM) profession is nothing if not resilient. With every change in the process of health data collection, maintenance, and use, HIM professionals have adapted to industry transitions to ensure health information quality for effective decision-making. The most recent changes—triggered by the rapid implementation and use of electronic health record (EHR) systems and associated technologies—is yet another transition that requires the HIM profession to adapt. ms most recent change is unique because of its pace. Major changes...
THE HEALTH INFORMATION management (HIM) profession is nothing if not resilient. With every change in the process of health data collection, maintenance, and use, HIM professionals have adapted to industry transitions to ensure health information quality for effective decision-making. The most recent changes—triggered by the rapid implementation and use of electronic health record (EHR) systems and associated technologies—is yet another transition that requires the HIM profession to adapt. ms most recent change is unique because of its pace. Major changes...
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