HHS Meaningful Use Guidelines Now available

HIMSS would like you to be aware final rules are now available online.

Electronic Health Record Incentive Program, Final Rule

http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-17207_PI.pdf

864 pages

Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology

http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-17210_PI.pdf

228 pages

To learn more about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs, visit the CMS-dedicated website to this program, http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ . Here you’ll find information about eligibility, requirements, upcoming events and more. To learn more about electronic health records and certification standards, visit the HHS/ONC-website at http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt . This website is the premier place to learn about the benefits of using EHR technology in a meaningful way, local resources to assist in EHR adoption and more.

And, be sure to attend the upcoming joint CMS & ONC training on the EHR incentive programs and certification on July 22 at 2:oo pm EST. More information can be found on the CMS website: http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/.