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