eClinicalWorks EMR Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification (Meaningful Use)

eClinicalWorks EMR Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.—October 1, 2010—eClinicalWorks^®, announced today that eClinicalWorks EMR VERSION 8.0.48 is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on October 1 2010 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable ELIGIBLE PROVIDER certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

"We see the value of The Meaningful Use certification. We felt it was important to demonstrate leadership and be one of the earlier companies to go through the process," said Girish Kumar Navani, CEO and co-founder of eClinicalWorks. "We believe the certification process lends further credibility and assurance to our customers. I also recognize and acknowledge the work and effort that goes into the certification process."

The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that Complete EHRs meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria and EHR Modules meet one or more – but not all – of the criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for either eligible provider or hospital technology. "CCHIT is pleased to be testing and certifying products so that companies are now able to offer these products to providers who wish to purchase and implement certified EHR technology and achieve meaningful use in time for the 2011-2012 incentives," said Karen M. Bell, M.D., M.S.S., Chair, CCHIT.

2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

eClinicalWorks Version 8.0.48,certification number CC-1112-955447-1, meets the following certification criteria is an integrated bundle of EHR Modules. The EHR Modules which make up the complete EHR include :
eClinicalWorks EMR and eClinicalWorks Patient Portal.

The clinical quality measures to which eClinicalWorks has been certified include:

• NQF 0421 Adult Weight Screening & Follow-Up
• NQF 0013 Hypertension: Blood Pressure Measurement
• NQF 0028 Tobacco Use Assessment and Cessation
• NQF 0041 Influenza Immunization
• NQF 0024 Weight Assessment and Counseling
• NQF 0038 Childhood Immunization Status
• NQF 0059 Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c Poor Control
• NQF 0064 Diabetes: LDL Management and Control
• NQF 0061 Diabetes: BP Management

eClinicalWorks EMR Version 8.0.100 is also certified in CCHIT’s separate and independently developed certification program. eClinicalWorks is a CCHIT Certified® 2011,Ambulatory EHR and Child Health. eClinicalWorks has certified its EHR technology in both programs to provide greater assurance to its customers.

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NYC DOH PCIP/NYC REACH FREE eClinicalWorks Training offerings

Greetings!

Please see our new FREE eClinicalWorks Training offerings for the upcoming months. These comprehensive trainings are offered free of charge to our active PCIP and NYREACH practices. If you need to enroll or renew your membership with PCIP or NYCREACH, please contact us at pcip@health.nyc.gov. We also offer an extension program that provides assistance with qualifying your practice and providers for Meaningful Use incentives. To help find out if your practice can qualify, please learn more at http://www.nycreach.org/

Events Hosted By PCIP/NYCREACH

eClinicalWorks Training for New Staff in the Front Office Monday, October 04, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

eClinicalWorks Training: Billing & Payment Posting (ERA, Capitiation) Tuesday, October 05, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

Training on the Citywide Immunization Registry Tuesday, October 05, 2010 from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

Patient Centered Medical Home: Basic Wednesday, October 06, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

Patient Centered Medical Home: Advanced Wednesday, October 06, 2010 from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

eClinicalWorks Training on the Patient Portal Thursday, October 07, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

eClinicalWorks Training on OB Specialty Customizations Thursday, October 07, 2010 from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

eClinicalWorks Training for New Billing Staff Monday, November 08, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

eClinicalWorks Training for New Staff in the Front Office Tuesday, November 09, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY

eClinicalWorks Training for New Staff Non-Provider Clinical Staff (RN, MA, LPN) Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (ET) New York, NY PCIP/NYCReach The NYC Regional Electronic Adoption Center for Health (NYCREACH) is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Fund for Public Health in New York to help make sure doctors in New York City don't get left behind. Our mission is to assist them in adopting technology and methods that measurably improve the health of New Yorkers. Some providers may also be eligible for incentives for EHR use from federal, state, or private programs. Our job is to help offset the transition cost and burden as much as possible through training, education, and links to funding sources.

NYCREACH Hosts Meaningful Use Seminars for EHR Transition

NYCREACH Hosts Meaningful Use Seminars for EHR Transition

Members of the New York City Regional Extension Center
(www.NYCReach.org) are invited to attend the Level 1- Meaningful Use Overview Seminar on Thursday, September 23^rd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at 161 William Street in Manhattan.

This class will cover Meaningful Use eligibility, incentive payment schedules, application requirements, and a comprehensive explanation of the measures. For more information and to register, please visit: http://museminar.eventbrite.com, or call Brent Stackhouse at 212-788-5535.

Non-Members are welcome to enroll in the program through www.NYCReach.org and attend the Open House on September 30.

EHR Discounts and Vendors Will Answer Questions on Sept. 30

The New York City DOHMH and NYC Reach invites all providers to attend a Free Open House on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 161 William Street in Manhattan. Presentations will cover how to use an EHR to improve patient care, what Meaningful Use is, how to qualify for federal incentive payments, and how to protect sensitive patient data. You will also learn how to get an EHR at a substantial discount through our program and software vendors will be there to answer your questions.

For more information and to register, please visit: http://930openhouse.eventbrite.com/, or call Brent Stackhouse at 212-788-5535.

eCW Meaningful Use Website

The Meaningful Use website by eClinicalWorks has re-launched with new information based on the final rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC). Visit the website to learn more about the EHR Incentive program, and see at a glance what is expected for you to reach your meaningful use goals.

Visit this site regularly to get updates on eCW's tips and status. SV

CMS published a new document to the CMS EHR Incentive website that assists providers in determining their eligibility for either the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive program. Be sure to check it out!

Flow Chart - Determine Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs

Meaningful Use Webinar

eClinicalWorks invites you to attend an informational Webinar on Meaningful Use. This Webinar will provide you an overview of the Meaningful Use ruling issued by CMS, and share how eClinicalWorks will help guide you towards meaningful use success.

Register now

NYC DOH PCIP NYC REACH Public Events Calendar

Here is the link for the calendar of events.

Current topics include:

Case for conversion to EHRs and PCMH

How NYC REACH can assist practices achieve Meaningful Use

Calendar

NYCREACH Meaningful Use Seminars

Meaningful Use is Here!The federal government announced the final rule for Meaningful Use of an EHR.

What does this mean for providers in New York City?If you accept Medicare or Medicaid, you can earn up to $63,750 from Medicaid or $44,000 from Medicare for meeting the requirements. The guidelines will serve as a roadmap of national expectations for using health IT in your care. Check our Meaningful Use page for updates, or http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms for full details. The full text is available online here.

Meaningful Use Seminars:
Free for NYC REACH MembersNYC REACH will hold seminars to give providers full information about the requirements for Meaningful Use (providers should choose one date to attend)
Option 1: July 21 (5PM-8PM)
Option 2: July 26 (5PM-8PM)
Option 3: August 5 (5PM-8PM)
Option 4: August 10 (5PM-8PM)

The sessions are free, but only open to NYC REACH members. Members can register here:

http://nycreach.eventbrite.com/ If you are not yet a member, join now!

NYC DOH PCIP EHR Open House June 10th.

NYC DOH PCIP:Open House:Transform your Practice with a Subsidized EHR

The Primary Care Information Project (PCIP) will hold an EHR Open House on June 10, 2010, from 12:00noon to 4:30 PM at 161 William St., 6th Floor. This will be an excellent opportunity for interested providers to meet the PCIP team and to hear how to switch from paper records to secure Electronic Health Records. Presentations will cover how to use an EHR to improve patient care, meet federal incentive payment requirements, and protect sensitive patient data. You will also learn how to get an EHR at a substantial discount through our limited incentive program.

You will have an opportunity to meet one on one with: EHR trainers; billing and coding instructors; NYC Business Solutions (to help with financial and staffing resources); and other providers who have implemented an EHR. The program will have specific sessions on (1) "PCIP and Meaningful Use" (from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM); (2) "Q&A with Outreach, Infrastructure, Quality Improvement, Privacy and Security, and NYC Business Solutions Panel" (from 1:00 PM-1:45 PM); "EHR in My Practice: a Provider's Perspective"(2:00 PM-2:45 PM) and breakout sessions from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM on everything from Implementation, Revenue Cycle Management, Privacy and Security, to IT Experts and Outreach. All sessions are free of charge. Attendees are welcome to drop in at any point during the day.

RSVP & Questions
pcip@health.nyc.gov
Include your fullname, practice name and phone number.
Please let us know if you cannot make the event but have questions or would like to meet another day

Location
161 William St, 6thFloor, New York,NY
Near CityHall and FultonSt. Subway Stations: 2,3,4, 5,6,A,C,J,M,Z,R,W

eCLINICALWORKS’ CUSTOMERS ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH NCQA PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES

Unified EMR/PM System Aids Practices in Achieving Recognition for Strengthening Physician-Patient Relationship


WESTBOROUGH, Mass.—April 21, 2010—eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, today announced that numerous customers across the country have been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for achieving Physician Practice Connections®-Patient-Centered Medical Home™ (PCMH) status, which is designed to coordinate care in a primary care setting. This coordination helps strengthen the physician-patient relationship, leading to better care delivered, more involved patients and reduced avoidable costs over time.



According to the NCQA Web site, PCMH “is a health care setting that facilitates partnerships between individual patients, and their personal physicians, and when appropriate, the patient’s family.” A PCMH automates business and clinical processes, uses clinical decision support tools, and connects with patients and members of the health care team. There are three levels of recognition. Several eClinicalWorks’ customers, including Dr. Salvatore Volpe, the Aquidneck Medical Associates and Ninth Street Medical Associates, have been recognized for achieving the highest level.



“The PCMH concept has great potential to improve the quality of care delivered in a primary care setting, while improving efficiencies,” said Dr. Salvatore Volpe. “My practice immediately saw the benefits of this and became involved early on, allowing us to become the first solo physician practice in New York State to receive Level 3 PCMH recognition. We have always viewed our patients in the context of their family and community. PCMH helped solidify our role as the team leader across the full spectrum of care. With information technology, a solo practitioner can now be part of a virtual health care system.”



“Transforming our practice into a PCMH has created a more efficient and effective health care environment,” said Dr. David Gorelick of Aquidneck Medical Associates, the first practice in Rhode Island to receive Level 3 recognition. “The NCQA PCMH program required our practice to analyze and structure each aspect of patient interaction and care, providing an improved experience for the patient and health care team alike.”



“The Chronic Care Initiative developed by the Governor’s Office of Health Care Reform started us on the path to transforming our practice into a Level 3 PCMH,” said Marjorie Miller, director of policy and planning, Ninth Street Internal Medicine in Philadelphia. “Clearly, the PCMH model and the team approach help us to use staff and resources effectively to meet the needs of our patients. Improvements in patient engagement and outcomes as well as staff and physician satisfaction have been enormous.”



eClinicalWorks emphasizes preventative care and supports the medical home model of healthcare through features including clinical decision support, order sets and registry reporting. The system also enables providers to capture demographics, manage incoming and outgoing referrals, e-prescribe, order and receive labs and diagnostic imaging studies, communicate directly with patients, compile a comprehensive electronic medical record that spans the continuum of healthcare services for every patient, and participate in local, regional and state-wide health information exchanges.



“PCMH is an ambitious initiative that holds promise in improving patient care through communication and by focusing on preventative care,” said Girish Kumar Navani, CEO and co-founder of eClinicalWorks. “With features including real-time clinical decision support and registry reporting, eClinicalWorks provides solutions that elevate the role of an EMR from passively collecting information to actively helping providers give the best medical care possible. We work closely with our customers to ensure they have the tools needed for programs such as this and congratulate each of them on this achievement.”



To learn more about PCMH and NCQA, visit www.ncqa.org.



About eClinicalWorks

eClinicalWorks is a privately held leader in the ambulatory clinical systems market. The company’s unified electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (PM) solutions are proven for every market segment: large practice groups, including Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC), Electronic Health Records of Rhode Island (EHRRI) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as well as medium, small and solo practices regardless of specialty. The company enjoys high profitability with a five-year compounded growth rate of more than 100 percent year-to-year. With an established customer base of more than 34,000 providers and 100,000 healthcare professionals across all 50 states, eClinicalWorks has been awarded multiple top industry honors including being named to the Inc. 5000 in 2009, 2008 and 2007, and prominently placed in a report released by IDC company Health Industry Insights, titled Healthcare Provider Industry Short List Ambulatory Electronic Health Records and Electronic Medical Records. Based in Westborough, Mass., eClinicalWorks has additional offices in New York City, Pleasanton, Calif., and Alpharetta, Ga. More information on eClinicalWorks can be found at www.eclinicalworks.com or by calling 866-888-MYCW.

NYC DOH PCIP EHR Open House April 22, 2010

NYC DOH PCIP EHR Open House April 22, 2010

Transform your Practice with a Subsidized EHR

Learn the ins and outs of Electronic Health Records at an EHR
Open House, hosted by the NYC Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene.
Providers will meet the Primary Care Information Project team
and hear how to switch from paper records to secure Electronic
Health Records. Presentations will cover how to use an EHR to
improve patient care, meet federal incentive payment
requirements, and protect sensitive patient data. You will also
learn how to get an EHR at a substantial discount through our
limited incentive program.

Agenda

Meet One on One With:
 EHR trainers
 Billing/coding instructors
 NYC Business Solutions: Help with financial and staffing
resources
 Providers who have implemented an EHR

RSVP & Questions
pcip@health.nyc.gov
Include your full name, practice name and phone number.
Please let us know if you cannot make the event but have questions or would like to meet another day
Location
161William St, 6th Floor, New York, NY
Near City Hall and Fulton St. Subway Stations:2,3,4,5,6, A, C, J, M, Z, R, W

eCLINICALWORKS ANNOUNCES 2000 PROVIDERS LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY

eCLINICALWORKS ANNOUNCES 2000 PROVIDERS LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY

In 2.5 Years, 2000 Providers Across 400 Practices Have Implemented eClinicalWorks EMR/PM. Over 34,000 Providers use eClinicalWorks nationwide.

NEW YORK CITY, eClinicalWorks Northeast Regional Users' Group—March 26, 2010—During the past 2.5 years, eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, has implemented 2000 providers across 400 independent practices in New York City, including small physician practices, hospital networks and 23 Community Health Centers. There are an additional 600 providers and 100 practices currently in implementation.

Providers in New York City that have implemented eClinicalWorks EMR/PM are streamlining operations, while improving the quality of care. Additionally, these practices are equipped with e-prescribing, lab interfaces, the ability to report on quality measures, utilize clinical decision support and will soon be able to connect to city and state-wide RHIOs.

2010 Northeast Regional Users’ Group Meeting:Sold Out!!

Registration for the 2010 eCW Users' Group Meeting is now closed as the hotel is at capacity.

If you are already registered, we will see you tomorrow.

There will be no onsite registration.

Northeast eClincalWorks (eCW) Users Conference Update

The Group Meeting is now less than a month away, and the schedule of events is nearly finalized. eClinicalWorks, with help from PCIP staff, has planned a day and a half of informative sessions to help you get the most out of your EHR. Keep checking back at the conference page for updates and to register.

The sessions will be jointly presented by experts from both eClinicalWorks and PCIP.
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 26
Keynote Speakers -- 9:00am - 10:30am
Conference Opening Keynote
Girish Kumar Navani
CEO, eClinicalWorks

Welcome Address
Amanda Parsons, MD, MBA
Assistant Commissioner, PCIP
Conference Opening Keynote
Thomas Farley, MD, MPH
NYC Health Commissioner
Session 1 - 10:40am-11:30am
Patient Centered Medical Home Incentive Programs

Patient Portal Version 3.0 Best Practice/Advanced Training Sharing information w/patients while protecting it (policy and compliant) -

The Big Picture: managing labs, diagnostics and procedures in eCW

Set up of CDSS, Structured Data and Order Sets
Session 2 - 11:40am-12:30pm

A look at how service and technology come together with Gateway EDI
Tips, Tricks and way to save clicks

NYC Extension Center and how it can help your practice

Reframing the Healthcare Reform Debate: US Healthcare efficiency index
Lunch - 12:30pm - 2:00pm - Meaningful Use Lunchtime Plenary with Amanda Parsons, PCIP Assistant Commissioner
Session 3 - 2:10pm-3:10pm: Skill Building Sessions
Billing: Little things mean a lot

CDSS - how does it help with Meaningful Use
Ask the experts: Try to stump the eCW Billing Gurus

Physicians can achieve Meaningful Use by using eCW products, attend this session to learn how !
Session 4 - 3:25pm-4:30pm
Investigating ICD-10, What to come in 20??

Planning and Optimizing your practice workflow, and e-Prescribing best practices

CHC Session
Patient Centered Medical Home Incentive Programs
Saturday, March 27
8:00am 9:00am - Breakfast with Exhibitors
Session 1a - 10:00am-11:00am
Provider Panel: Hear the experiences of providers who have successfully implemented eCW
What's New at eCW Since Last Year
Session 1b - 10:00am-12:00pm
eBO: The Financial Reports and Dashboards You Can't Live Without
eCW Demonstration of complete EMR & PM module for prospective clients
Session 2 - 11:00am-12:00pm
Tips, Tricks and way to save clicks
NYC Extension Center and how it can help your practice
12:00pm - Conference Adjourns
REGISTRATION FEES
$100 per attendee
Register Now
QUESTIONS?
Contact Lynne Haglund
lynneh@eclinicalworks.com
eClinicalWorks, LLC
Tel: 508-475-0450 X 206
Brooklyn Bridge Marriott
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-7000
Rate: $159/night
Friday, March 26, 2010: 8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, March 27, 2010: 9 am - 12 pm

2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting:free passes

2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting:free passes MU Saturday Session

If you have heard about the rewards program for "Meaningful Use" of an electronic health record, but aren't sure if you qualify for incentives, be sure to join us for complimentary Saturday sessions at the 2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting.

The Primary Care Information Project has arranged for prospective EHR users to attend the Saturday sessions at no charge to learn more. A limited number of passes are still available, so be sure to complete and return the Complimentary Form soon.

Provider Panel -- Learn from the experiences of your colleagues across New York City who implemented eClinicalWorks EHR through PCIP
NYC REACH extension center -- What it is, and how it will help your practice understand and achieve Meaningful Use of your EHR
If you have other questions about Meaningful Use or the extension center program, visit us at www.nyc.gov/pcip.

To claim your pass, fill out the Complimentary Access Form and email to pcip@health.nyc.gov or fax back to 212-788-5656, attention of Stephanie Hernandez.

Click Here to find out if you are eligible for a subsidized EHR from PCIP.

NYC DOH PCIP ECW (eclinicalworks) Training sessions

Free Advanced User eClinicalWorks Training in February!

Looking to maximize performance on your EHR? Need help? eCW is giving bimonthly advanced user trainings!

In February, eClinicalWorks and DOHMH will be offering advanced user trainings at 80 Centre St in downtown Manhattan. These 2-4 hour sessions teach advanced functionality in eClinicalWorks. These trainings are part of a larger rotation of new and advanced user trainings (schedule attached).

Sessions are open to anyone who has completed basic training. Staff with no basic training should attend the new staff sessions in February.

To attend any session, please send a completed registration form to Rachel Cohen @ rcohen5@health.nyc.gov

Feb: Mixed Sessions


Mon 01-Feb
New Staff: Front Office
8:30am-4:30pm
Front Office



Tues 02-Feb
Intro to Billing in eCW: Crash Course
8:30am-12:30am
Billers


Advanced Billing: Account, A/R, Collection Manag. & Capitation
1:00pm-4:30pm
Billers



Wed 03-Feb
Billing Basics … "So you want to be a biller"
8:30am-10:30am
Prospective Billers
Room C



Reporting & Outreach Management
10:30am-12:30pm
Leadership
Room C


Leadership: Settings and Security
1:00pm-4:30pm
Leadership
Room C


Thurs 04-Feb
EMR+: Advanced User Forum
8:30am-12:30pm
Providers & Leadership


Advanced Front Office: Optimizing Practice Management
1:00pm-4:30pm
Front Office


March: Free New User Training on eCW

Many practices have added staff since going live on eCW, including front office staff, nurses/MAs, providers and billers.

In July, eClinicalWorks and DOHMH will be offering new user trainings at 80 Centre St in downtown Manhattan. These full-day sessions teach basic role-based functionality in eClinicalWorks. These trainings are part of a larger rotation of new and advanced user trainings (schedule attached).

To attend any session, please send a completed registration form to Rachel Cohen @ rcohen5@health.nyc.gov

Mar: New User


Mon 01-March
New Staff: Billing
8:30am-4:30pm
Billers



Tues 02-March
New Staff: Front Office
8:30am-4:30pm
Front Office


Wed 03-March
New Staff: Nurse/MA
8:30am-4:30pm
Nurse/MA

Thurs 04-March
New Staff: Provider
8:30am-4:30pm
Providers


Preview of April Schedule:

April: Mixed Sessions

Mon 05-April
New Staff: Front Office
8:30am-4:30pm
Front Office


Tues 06-April
Intro to Billing in eCW: Crash Course
8:30am-12:30am
Billers



Advanced Billing: Account, A/R, Collection Manag. & Capitation
1:00pm-4:30pm
Billers


Wed 07-April
Billing Basics … "So you want to be a biller"
8:30am-10:30am
Prospective Billers


Reporting & Outreach Management
10:30am-12:30pm
Leadership

Leadership: Settings and Security
1:00pm-4:30pm
Leadership


Thur 08-April
EMR+: Advanced User Forum
8:30am-12:30pm
Providers & Leadership


Advanced Front Office: Optimizing Practice Management

2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting

2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting


Be sure to register by February 19th to get the Early Bird price! Visit the conference page to register and see the schedule of events, including new sessions of interest to eClinicalWorks users who adopted through PCIP.

Keynote by Dr. Thomas Farley, NYC Health Commissioner
Welcome Address by Dr. Amanda Parsons, Assistant Commissioner and head of PCIP
Patient Centered Medical Home incentives
Achieving Meaningful Use
If you have any open technical support tickets, eClinicalWorks staff will address them on site and offer additional tips and training!

Brooklyn Bridge Marriott
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-7000
Rate: $159/night

Friday, March 26, 2010: 8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, March 27, 2010: 9 am - 12 pm

Register now

2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting: Sat. March 27, 2010

2010 eClinicalWorks North East Regional Users' Group Meeting: Sat. March 27, 2010

Session topics include:

* Free software and subsidized services from PCIP
* Implementing an EHR - how to adopt your practice to a new system
* What you need to know to achieve Meaningful Use
* How better billing can improve your practice
* Increasing efficiency to deliver better care to more patients
* Expert speakers on improving quality
* Latest offerings from vendors across the industry
* Ways other NYC physicians succeeded with eClinicalWorks and PCIP support

Registration opens next week, including FREE introductory sessions for prospective users. Stay tuned to http://www.eclinicalworks.com/ for updates.

Brooklyn Bridge Marriott
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-7000

Rate: $159/night

Friday, March 26, 2010: 8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, March 27, 2010: 9 am - 12 pm

Click Here to find out if you are eligible for a subsidized EHR from PCIP.

NYC DOH PCIP EHR Open House Feb 11

NYC DOH PCIP EHR Open House Feb 11, 2010

Transform your Practice with a Subsidized EHR

Learn the ins and outs of Electronic Health Records at an EHR
Open House, hosted by the NYC Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene.
Providers will meet the Primary Care Information Project team
and hear how to switch from paper records to secure Electronic
Health Records. Presentations will cover how to use an EHR to
improve patient care, meet federal incentive payment
requirements, and protect sensitive patient data. You will also
learn how to get an EHR at a substantial discount through our
limited incentive program.

Meet One on One With:
 EHR trainers
 Billing/coding instructors
 NYC Business Solutions: Help with financial and staffing
resources
 Providers who have implemented an EHR


http://nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/pcip/janfeb.pdf

NYC DOH PCIP (PCMH) Patient Centered Medical Home Primary Care Information Project

Patient Centered Medical Home Primary Care Information Project

Background

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a care model in which the primary care physician, supported by staff, coordinates the care of patients across the health system. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) launched a certification program for practices that embrace the principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Achieving this certification could allow health plans and patients to recognize your care coordination and quality improvement work within this groundbreaking model of care.
When a patient appoints a primary care doctor as the leader of his or her Patient-Centered Medical Home, that provider coordinates appropriate referrals to labs, diagnostic imaging, specialist care, and follows up on emergency room visits; maintaining a comprehensive medical record for the patient. Access to these records and the continuity of the doctor-patient relationship allow a Patient-Centered practice to deliver appropriate care and keep up with preventive services for their patients. In fact, early studies of Patient-Centered primary care suggest that patients who have a primary care clinician coordinating their care and tracking outcomes are much more likely to receive evidence-based preventive care, and enjoy better health outcomes.

Researchers have proven that specialty medical care is more likely to be appropriate and effective when it is spurred by coordinated referrals from a patient’s primary care doctor. In response to this evidence, 74% of health care leaders in business, government and health care delivery support compensating practices that serve as patient-centered medical homes, according to a 2008 Commonweath Health Leaders survey.

Funding

Providers now have two more reasons to apply for PCMH certification. Empire BlueCross BlueShield and New York State Medicaid both recently announced plans to pay providers who meet the NCQA criteria. Empire will pay each certified primary care provider based on the number of Empire patients they see and the level of certification they have achieved.

While all the details of the two programs are not available yet, PCIP strongly encourages all practices to submit their paperwork to ensure they are eligible.

Get Started

If you are a PCIP-participating provider, we are delighted to inform you that you are already eligible for at least a Level I PCMH certification through NCQA. To receive your certification you must submit a basic application to NCQA. You may even be eligible to have PCIP cover the cost of your PCMH application. In addition, our Quality Improvement Specialists look forward to working with your practice to improve patient access and tracking, develop new office policies, and help refine your office workflows. As you take these steps towards improved quality of care, you will earn an even higher level of certification.
For details email Laura Breiner (lbreiner@health.nyc.gov).


Visit these links for detailed information the PCMH criteria.

National Committee for Quality Assurance
Primary Care Development Corporation - PCMH Handbook
On The Record - PCMH Forum

More Information you may also email: pcip@health.nyc.gov

PQRI Reporting Feature

News alert, sv

Annual Changes to Claims-Based PQRI Reporting Feature


Annual changes to claims-based (CMS, Medicare) PQRI Measures - to include new measures, new CPT codes, and development enhancements to our built-in functionality (effective 1/1/2010).

When CMS changes the details of this reporting program every year, eCW must respond by changing the way the feature works within our software. This large project requires details we don't receive from CMS until mid-December, at best. Development is currently working on coding the functional enhancements. When enhancements are complete and fully tested, patches will be made if at all possible to limit the need for clients to upgrade please watch for future announcements. We are working quickly to make feature changes available to clients as soon as possible.

Until our enhancement of the "pop-up" PQRI code prompting feature is available, the appropriate codes can be added manually within the Progress Note or directly on the claim.

In the meantime, downloading our CPT 2010 patch #945 will update your CPT dictionary with all of the codes you'll need to report the new claims-based measures (188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 201, 202, 203, and 204).


Patch #945 also includes the new code for the e-prescribing measure, G8553, which can be reported on claims.


All eCW practices have been enabled for CPT 2010 patch #945, with the exception of SaaS/ASP hosted clients and multi-server and Linux server clients. Messages about the patch were sent via the Administrator inbox in the eClinicalWorks application. If you have not received such a notification and feel your practice should have, please log a support ticket on the eCW Support Portal.

For information about changes for 2010, please click on the links below:


http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI/15_MeasuresCodes.asp


2010 PQRI Individual Quality Measures

The following document specific to the 2010 PQRI individual quality measures are available in the "Downloads" section:

- Updated (12-21-09) - 2010 PQRI Measures Specifications Manual for Claims and Registry Reporting of Individual Measures and Release Notes. This zip file contains two authoritative documents that describe:


1) The 2010 measure specifications (including codes and reporting instructions) for the 175 individual PQRI quality measures for claims or registry-based reporting, and;

2) Changes from the 2009 PQRI Measure Specifications in the form of release notes delineated by measure number.


2010 PQRI Measure Specifications Manual for Claims and Registry Reporting of Individual Measures and Release Notes [ZIP 3MB]