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!