As you may know by now, a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rule Making was issued on December 30th by CMS to outline the criteria for providers to show “meaningful use” of electronic health records. It is perhaps the most important news from the government for our industry since ARRA was signed into law last February. We produced several resources to help providers navigate the criteria and work towards qualifying for ARRA stimulus payments:
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Getting to “Meaningful Use” - an online guide that walks providers through six critical steps toward becoming meaningful users of EHRs, including tips and advice on: researching EHRs; what to look for in product demos; planning a timeline for selection and implementation of the EHR; and preparing their staff for change.
- NextGen Community Forum - a public discussion board for providers to post comments and questions about meaningful use criteria. NextGen Healthcare will incorporate the feedback in its official response to CMS.
- Economic Stimulus and Healthcare Reform Update – a bi-monthly webinar series where you can learn how to maximize your stimulus incentives.
- Inside Health Reform - a stimulus portal with case studies, videos, white papers, and an EHR revenue improvement calculator.
- Grants Resources Center - valuable information about Beacon Communities, SHARP and other funding being made available as part of ARRA, and how NextGen can support your application submission.
I hope you find these resources helpful. We’ll keep them updated with fresh, actionable content that will help you get to meaningful use.
