The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has issued guidance on how health information exchange organizations and health IT service providers can help health care providers meet the transition of care measures under Stage 2 of the meaningful use program, Clinical Innovation & Technology reports (Pedulli, Clinical Innovation & Technology, 5/13).
Background
Under the 2009 federal economic stimulus package, health care providers who demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record systems can qualify for Medicaid and Medicare incentive payments.
The Stage 2 transition of care measures require eligible health care providers and hospitals to use certified EHR systems or information exchanges to:
Guidance Details
ONC’s guidance states that health information service providers and health information exchange organizations can support providers in meeting the transition of care measures in various way, such as by:
The guidance also includes information on:
Source: iHealthBeat
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