New York State’s Proposed All-Payer Database: APD
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is developing an all-payer database (APD) for New York State. The database will serve as a repository of claims data drawn from all major public and private payers which may also be combined with clinical and public health data sources. APDs support state-level health care reform efforts by providing powerful tools to evaluate critical issues such as regional variations in utilization, quality, and cost. In addition, APDs are used to examine the impact of reimbursement methodologies, public health interventions, and health care resources on utilization, quality, outcomes, and/or costs. When this data is publicly available, consumers will have the tools they need to compare price and quality for important health care decisions. APDs may be a valuable tool in assessing the impact of various delivery system reforms and payment innovations encouraged by federal health care reform.
To date, nine states have created APDs: Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Vermont, and Utah. Three additional states are in the process of implementation, and fourteen states have either taken initial steps toward creating an APD, or established a voluntary system.
Recently, New York enacted legislation for the creation of an APD. New York’s APD legislation builds on the existing Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS), which collects clinical and demographic data concerning hospital discharges, emergency department visits, and certain ambulatory surgery and clinic visits. The new APD system may be developed within SPARCS or as a separate entity. It will include claims data related to inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, laboratory, pharmacy, and other health care services. The legislation authorizes New York to participate in a similar system operated by a regional or national entity or another jurisdiction. The bill is widely supported by members in both houses of the legislature and has been included in the 2011-2012 New York State Budget.
Currently, the project is in the initial planning phase. On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, the New York State Health Foundation, in collaboration with Commissioner Nirav Shah and the New York State Department of Health, hosted a working discussion regarding the establishment of the database. Various healthcare stakeholders throughout the state participated and provided valuable ideas about how to proceed. The Office for Health IT Transformation prepared an inventory of the existing data resources in New York that utilize payer data which was discussed at the meeting as well. These databases include SPARCS, FAIR Health, New York Quality Alliance (NYQA), and a state funded project in the Adirondacks.
The group began to discuss the governance, policies, and technical requirements of the system. Based on their input, DOH will reach out to a larger group of stakeholders to create a roadmap for implementation and potential funding sources and requirements, as well as a framework for an overall architecture model. In addition, a cross-cutting group within DOH will begin work on the regulations described in the legislation which will address the collection and use of the data as well as provisions to protect patient privacy.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
SAVE THE DATE: 2011 NYeC Digital Health Conference
The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) will host its first annual Digital Health Conference on December 1st and 2nd in New York City at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. This conference will bring together health information technology (HIT) stakeholders from the public and private sectors—including providers, hospital administrators, insurers, IT vendors, as well as other members of private industry and government representatives.
The two-day educational conference will include numerous panel discussions with experts in several areas: chronic care management, advances in the delivery of primary care, innovations in inpatient settings and health and wellness. An exhibit area will also showcase the latest technologies and tools that are available to help improve the quality of healthcare and reduce costs. A separate evening gala and awards ceremony will recognize key individuals who have made special contributions to HIT.
To participate in this conference as an attendee, speaker, exhibitor or sponsor please visit www.digitalhealthconference.com
or contact Tom Tagariello, NYeC Events Manager, TTagariello@NYeHealth.org, for more information.
The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) will host its first annual Digital Health Conference on December 1st and 2nd in New York City at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. This conference will bring together health information technology (HIT) stakeholders from the public and private sectors—including providers, hospital administrators, insurers, IT vendors, as well as other members of private industry and government representatives.
The two-day educational conference will include numerous panel discussions with experts in several areas: chronic care management, advances in the delivery of primary care, innovations in inpatient settings and health and wellness. An exhibit area will also showcase the latest technologies and tools that are available to help improve the quality of healthcare and reduce costs. A separate evening gala and awards ceremony will recognize key individuals who have made special contributions to HIT.
To participate in this conference as an attendee, speaker, exhibitor or sponsor please visit www.digitalhealthconference.com
or contact Tom Tagariello, NYeC Events Manager, TTagariello@NYeHealth.org, for more information.
CMS Attestation Website : EHRincentives
As we approach the Fourth of July Weekend, you may want to set aside some time during the festivities to "Attest". Have a Happy and Safe Holiday. sv
Here are the instructions for registering on the CMS website:
1. Go to https://ehrincentives.cms.gov/hitech/login.action
2. Click continue to get to the log-in page and enter your user ID and password
• Medicaid professionals will only need their NPI number
• Medicare professionals and Eligible hospitals will need their (1) NPI number and (2) PECOS or NPPES user ID and password (If you do not have an active PECOS or NPPES username and password, please request one here: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/IASecurityCheck.do )
3. Click the registration tab on the new page and select “register” under “Registration Selection”
4. Click “Start Registration” at the bottom of the page and proceed to complete the registration pages
5. Once registered, you will see a successful submission screen
Please be sure to select the incentive program that you wish to participate in when registering. You may only select one. Before 2015, you may switch programs only once after your first payment has started.
As we approach the Fourth of July Weekend, you may want to set aside some time during the festivities to "Attest". Have a Happy and Safe Holiday. sv
Here are the instructions for registering on the CMS website:
1. Go to https://ehrincentives.cms.gov/hitech/login.action
2. Click continue to get to the log-in page and enter your user ID and password
• Medicaid professionals will only need their NPI number
• Medicare professionals and Eligible hospitals will need their (1) NPI number and (2) PECOS or NPPES user ID and password (If you do not have an active PECOS or NPPES username and password, please request one here: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/IASecurityCheck.do )
3. Click the registration tab on the new page and select “register” under “Registration Selection”
4. Click “Start Registration” at the bottom of the page and proceed to complete the registration pages
5. Once registered, you will see a successful submission screen
Please be sure to select the incentive program that you wish to participate in when registering. You may only select one. Before 2015, you may switch programs only once after your first payment has started.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Flexiant providing Cloud Platform for e-Health Pilot in England
Definitely a pilot worth following, sv
Scottish cloud software and services provider Flexiant is providing a cloud platform for a research project that promises NHS patients complete control over their medical records and the power to decide who has access to their data.The E-Health Cloud, using Flexiant’s pioneering cloud platform Extility, will be the first large scale deployment of the cloud in e-health.
A pilot underway at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, is using cloud computing to make communication between patient, consultant and GP faster and more efficient. Researchers at Chelsea and Westminster are working with Edinburgh Napier University and Flexiant to show how the current paper-based system could be replaced with a next-generation e-health platform. After 18 months in development, with the cloud integration work provided by Flexiant, the E-Health Cloud is now ready to be tested and a demonstrator will go live on Flexiant’s Extility platform next month. The demonstrator will be the first large scale deployment of the cloud in e-health.
Definitely a pilot worth following, sv
Scottish cloud software and services provider Flexiant is providing a cloud platform for a research project that promises NHS patients complete control over their medical records and the power to decide who has access to their data.The E-Health Cloud, using Flexiant’s pioneering cloud platform Extility, will be the first large scale deployment of the cloud in e-health.
A pilot underway at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, is using cloud computing to make communication between patient, consultant and GP faster and more efficient. Researchers at Chelsea and Westminster are working with Edinburgh Napier University and Flexiant to show how the current paper-based system could be replaced with a next-generation e-health platform. After 18 months in development, with the cloud integration work provided by Flexiant, the E-Health Cloud is now ready to be tested and a demonstrator will go live on Flexiant’s Extility platform next month. The demonstrator will be the first large scale deployment of the cloud in e-health.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
NYC DOH PCIP/NYC REACH PCMH/Meaningful Use Webinars
June 24 2011, 10 AM-11 AM, EST
Together we will explore:
Healthcare challenges facing physicians
Benefits of EHR
The path to EHR EHR/EMR
Implementation Thoughts & Considerations.
Patient Centered Medical Home
Federal Incentives under ARRA
Meaningful use
This is now a weekly series of events.
Registration is required. Upon registration, you will receive an email with code need to join.
Dial In Code: 888-622-5357
Participant Code: 586020
Meeting information
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Topic: Dr. Sal Volpe's Webinar
Date: Friday, June 24, 2011
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://healthnycgov.webex.com/healthnycgov/j.php?ED=154822162&UID=482061732&PW=NYWI2YWI5OTgx&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
June 24 2011, 10 AM-11 AM, EST
Together we will explore:
Healthcare challenges facing physicians
Benefits of EHR
The path to EHR EHR/EMR
Implementation Thoughts & Considerations.
Patient Centered Medical Home
Federal Incentives under ARRA
Meaningful use
This is now a weekly series of events.
Registration is required. Upon registration, you will receive an email with code need to join.
Dial In Code: 888-622-5357
Participant Code: 586020
Meeting information
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Topic: Dr. Sal Volpe's Webinar
Date: Friday, June 24, 2011
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://healthnycgov.webex.com/healthnycgov/j.php?ED=154822162&UID=482061732&PW=NYWI2YWI5OTgx&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program National Provider Teleconference Presentation-June 21, 2011 is now available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce that presentation that will be used during the June 21st, 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program national provider teleconference is now available on the CMS website.
This presentation will provide an overview of the proposed rule CMS released on May 26th, 2011 which addresses the proposed changes to the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
To access the presentation, go to http://www.cms.gov/PQRS, and select the CMS Sponsored Calls tab on the left side of the page. Next, scroll down to the section under the heading Downloads and select - June 21, 2011 National Provider Call Materials.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce that presentation that will be used during the June 21st, 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program national provider teleconference is now available on the CMS website.
This presentation will provide an overview of the proposed rule CMS released on May 26th, 2011 which addresses the proposed changes to the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
To access the presentation, go to http://www.cms.gov/PQRS, and select the CMS Sponsored Calls tab on the left side of the page. Next, scroll down to the section under the heading Downloads and select - June 21, 2011 National Provider Call Materials.
Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: What Hospitals Need to Know
On July 13, the New York State Department of Health, in conjunction with GNYHA, the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), NYSTEC, the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC), and NYC REACH, New York City’s Regional Extension Center, will be hosting an informational session, “Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: What Hospitals Need to Know.” The event will feature presenters from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Topics to be covered include registration, attestation, meaningful use, and EHR certification; a question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.
The details of the briefing are as follows:
DATE:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TIME:
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
GNYHA Conference Center
555 West 57th Street, 15th Floor
REGISTRATION:
https://www.regonline.com/nyincentiveprogramevent
Participants can also register to attend this event via Webcast. Please see the attached invitation for more details and the program agenda. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Zeynep Sumer (zsumer@gnyha.org) or Sara Kaplan-Levenson (skaplan-levenson@gnyha.org).
On July 13, the New York State Department of Health, in conjunction with GNYHA, the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), NYSTEC, the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC), and NYC REACH, New York City’s Regional Extension Center, will be hosting an informational session, “Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: What Hospitals Need to Know.” The event will feature presenters from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Topics to be covered include registration, attestation, meaningful use, and EHR certification; a question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.
The details of the briefing are as follows:
DATE:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TIME:
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
GNYHA Conference Center
555 West 57th Street, 15th Floor
REGISTRATION:
https://www.regonline.com/nyincentiveprogramevent
Participants can also register to attend this event via Webcast. Please see the attached invitation for more details and the program agenda. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Zeynep Sumer (zsumer@gnyha.org) or Sara Kaplan-Levenson (skaplan-levenson@gnyha.org).
Monday, June 13, 2011
Reminder: NYC DOH PCIP EHR Open House, This Wednesday!
REMINDER! The NYC Health Department’s Primary Care Information Project is hosting a free Open House to educate physicians about electronic health records. Learn about how we can help you adopt an electronic health record and earn federal Meaningful Use incentive payments. The Primary Care Information Project has funding to offer you discounted software and subsidized training services.
Join us Wednesday evening for a Meaningful Use overview and EHR software demos from our three preferred vendors: eClinicalWorks, Greenway, and MDLand.
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 15, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 42-09 28th Street (Room 12-22, 12th floor) in Long Island City
If you or any colleagues would like to attend, simply RSVP to http://nycreachopenhouse.eventbrite.com/.
We look forward to seeing you!
Primary Care Information Project
42-09 28th Street, 12th Floor, CN-52
Long Island City, NY 11101
pcip@health.nyc.gov
REMINDER! The NYC Health Department’s Primary Care Information Project is hosting a free Open House to educate physicians about electronic health records. Learn about how we can help you adopt an electronic health record and earn federal Meaningful Use incentive payments. The Primary Care Information Project has funding to offer you discounted software and subsidized training services.
Join us Wednesday evening for a Meaningful Use overview and EHR software demos from our three preferred vendors: eClinicalWorks, Greenway, and MDLand.
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 15, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 42-09 28th Street (Room 12-22, 12th floor) in Long Island City
If you or any colleagues would like to attend, simply RSVP to http://nycreachopenhouse.eventbrite.com/.
We look forward to seeing you!
Primary Care Information Project
42-09 28th Street, 12th Floor, CN-52
Long Island City, NY 11101
pcip@health.nyc.gov
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Avoid eRx penalties: CMS announces new exemption categories
On May 26 the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) responded to AMA concerns about the e-prescribing penalty program and issued a proposed rule that makes significant changes to it by adding more exemption categories. These changes will assure that physicians are not unfairly penalized for failing to meet the requirements under the 2012 e-prescribing penalty program.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has had many concerns with the e-prescribing penalty from CMS. AMA President Cecil Wilson, MD, has discussed these concerns on several occasions with Donald Berwick, MD, the CMS administrator. AMA staff also has continually stressed to senior CMS officials that there was an urgent need to modify the policy.
Physicians are still required to e-prescribe using a qualifying e-prescribing system and report the G8553 code on at least 10 Medicare Part B claims from Jan. 1, 2011, through June 30, 2011, to avoid the 2012 e-prescribing penalty.
However, to avoid the 2012 e-prescribing penalty, physicians now will have an opportunity to attest through an on-line web portal that they are eligible for one of the following penalty exemptions:
Physician's practice is located in a rural area without high speed internet access
Physician's practice is located in an area without sufficient available pharmacies for electronic prescribing
Physician is registered to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program and has adopted certified EHR technology
Physician is unable to electronically prescribe due to local, State, or Federal law or Regulation (e.g., prescribes controlled substances)
Physician infrequently prescribes (e.g., prescribe fewer than 10 prescriptions between January 1, 2011 –June 30, 2011)
There are insufficient opportunities to report the e-prescribing measure due to program limitations (e.g., surgeons)
Physicians will have to apply for an exemption from the 2012 e-prescribing penalty via the web-portal tool by Oct. 1.
Read more on the CMS website.
View the proposed rule.
See a statement from the AMA on the e-prescribing policy modifications.
The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2011. The comment period will close on July 25, 2011.
The AMA will review the proposed rule in more detail once it is formally published.
On May 26 the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) responded to AMA concerns about the e-prescribing penalty program and issued a proposed rule that makes significant changes to it by adding more exemption categories. These changes will assure that physicians are not unfairly penalized for failing to meet the requirements under the 2012 e-prescribing penalty program.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has had many concerns with the e-prescribing penalty from CMS. AMA President Cecil Wilson, MD, has discussed these concerns on several occasions with Donald Berwick, MD, the CMS administrator. AMA staff also has continually stressed to senior CMS officials that there was an urgent need to modify the policy.
Physicians are still required to e-prescribe using a qualifying e-prescribing system and report the G8553 code on at least 10 Medicare Part B claims from Jan. 1, 2011, through June 30, 2011, to avoid the 2012 e-prescribing penalty.
However, to avoid the 2012 e-prescribing penalty, physicians now will have an opportunity to attest through an on-line web portal that they are eligible for one of the following penalty exemptions:
Physician's practice is located in a rural area without high speed internet access
Physician's practice is located in an area without sufficient available pharmacies for electronic prescribing
Physician is registered to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program and has adopted certified EHR technology
Physician is unable to electronically prescribe due to local, State, or Federal law or Regulation (e.g., prescribes controlled substances)
Physician infrequently prescribes (e.g., prescribe fewer than 10 prescriptions between January 1, 2011 –June 30, 2011)
There are insufficient opportunities to report the e-prescribing measure due to program limitations (e.g., surgeons)
Physicians will have to apply for an exemption from the 2012 e-prescribing penalty via the web-portal tool by Oct. 1.
Read more on the CMS website.
View the proposed rule.
See a statement from the AMA on the e-prescribing policy modifications.
The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2011. The comment period will close on July 25, 2011.
The AMA will review the proposed rule in more detail once it is formally published.
Friday, May 27, 2011
AHIMA 2011 Long-Term and Post-Acute Care HIT Summit
Event Type: In Person Meeting
Learning Category: e-HIM and Electronic Records
Venue: Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor
Location: Baltimore, MD
Date: 6/13/2011 – 6/14/2011
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Register Now
The 2011 Long Term and Post Acute Care (LTPAC) Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit is the leading conference on HIT and electronic health record (EHR) initiatives, providing the latest on key issues, trends, and solutions for aging services. This year’s summit on advancing the LTPAC HIT roadmap initiatives also gives priority to key areas for advancement:
1.The healthcare stimulus package and the opportunities for post-acute and LTC,
2.A showcase of HIT standards in action through interoperability demonstrations, and
3.Case studies on the latest LTC research and implementation successes.
Continuing Education Units Available: 14
Learning Level: Advanced
Event Type: In Person Meeting
Learning Category: e-HIM and Electronic Records
Venue: Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor
Location: Baltimore, MD
Date: 6/13/2011 – 6/14/2011
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Register Now
The 2011 Long Term and Post Acute Care (LTPAC) Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit is the leading conference on HIT and electronic health record (EHR) initiatives, providing the latest on key issues, trends, and solutions for aging services. This year’s summit on advancing the LTPAC HIT roadmap initiatives also gives priority to key areas for advancement:
1.The healthcare stimulus package and the opportunities for post-acute and LTC,
2.A showcase of HIT standards in action through interoperability demonstrations, and
3.Case studies on the latest LTC research and implementation successes.
Continuing Education Units Available: 14
Learning Level: Advanced
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Intelligent Communities Forum: “Health in the Intelligent Community”
The Government of Canada cordially invite you to attend a Breakfast Seminar in conjunction with the Intelligent Communities Forum “Health in the Intelligent Community”
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Cornell Club - New York City
6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
Admittance is Free.
Key Note Speaker, Dr. Ed Brown, CEO, Ontario Telemedicine Network
Chronic diseases also have serious economic impacts on families, communities and societies in general. According to the New York Alliance Against Chronic Disease nearly half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease which is often exacerbated by lifestyle choices such as smoking, overeating and lack of exercise. In Canada, chronic diseases are projected to account for 89% of all deaths and accounts for 55% of all direct and indirect health care costs.
Learn how Intelligent Communities can help to rein in rising healthcare costs while increasing access to healthcare among disadvantages populations and harness the power of Information & Communication Technologies to create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.
Moderated by Dr. Salvatore Volpe, NY HIMSS Chapter President
Panelists: Penny H. Feldman, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Visiting Nurse Service of NY;
Ann Snowdon, Ph.D., Professor, Management Science, University of Windsor;
Rebekah Monson, Attorney at Law, Pepper Hamilton LLP;
John Brennan of Huron Perth Enterprise IT Service in Stratford.
Please RSVP by: June 1, 2011 at: rsvp.cngny@international.gc.ca
Intelligent Communities Forum
The Government of Canada cordially invite you to attend a Breakfast Seminar in conjunction with the Intelligent Communities Forum “Health in the Intelligent Community”
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Cornell Club - New York City
6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
Admittance is Free.
Key Note Speaker, Dr. Ed Brown, CEO, Ontario Telemedicine Network
Chronic diseases also have serious economic impacts on families, communities and societies in general. According to the New York Alliance Against Chronic Disease nearly half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease which is often exacerbated by lifestyle choices such as smoking, overeating and lack of exercise. In Canada, chronic diseases are projected to account for 89% of all deaths and accounts for 55% of all direct and indirect health care costs.
Learn how Intelligent Communities can help to rein in rising healthcare costs while increasing access to healthcare among disadvantages populations and harness the power of Information & Communication Technologies to create new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.
Moderated by Dr. Salvatore Volpe, NY HIMSS Chapter President
Panelists: Penny H. Feldman, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Visiting Nurse Service of NY;
Ann Snowdon, Ph.D., Professor, Management Science, University of Windsor;
Rebekah Monson, Attorney at Law, Pepper Hamilton LLP;
John Brennan of Huron Perth Enterprise IT Service in Stratford.
Please RSVP by: June 1, 2011 at: rsvp.cngny@international.gc.ca
Intelligent Communities Forum
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
New Accountable Care Organization models will improve patient care, could save Medicare up to $430 million
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced three Affordable Care Act initiatives designed to help put doctors, hospitals and other health care providers on the path to becoming Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) and improve health care for Americans with Medicare.
First, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) is requesting applications for a new Pioneer ACO Model, which provides a faster path for mature ACOs that have already begun coordinating care for patients and are ready to move forward.
Second, the Innovation Center is seeking comment on the idea of an Advance Payment Initiative that give certain ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program access to their shared savings up front, helping them make the infrastructure and staff investments crucial to successfully coordinating and improving care for patients.
Finally, providers interested in learning more about how to coordinate patient care through ACOs can attend free new Accelerated Development Learning Sessions. The Accelerated Development Learning Sessions will teach providers interested in becoming ACOs what steps they can take to improve care delivery and how to develop an action plan for moving toward providing better coordinated care.
Together with the Medicare Shared Savings Program, the initiatives announced today give providers a broad range of options and support that reflect the varying needs of providers in embarking on delivery system reforms.
CMS issued a proposed rule to implement the Medicare Shared Savings Program in March 2011 and is continuing to encourage and accept comments from providers and the public that will help strengthen the final rule.
These initiatives are part of a broader effort by the Obama Administration, made possible by the Affordable Care Act, to improve care and lower costs. For more information about all of these initiatives, visit the Innovation Center website.
To read the CMS Press release issued today (5/17) click here: http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced three Affordable Care Act initiatives designed to help put doctors, hospitals and other health care providers on the path to becoming Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) and improve health care for Americans with Medicare.
First, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) is requesting applications for a new Pioneer ACO Model, which provides a faster path for mature ACOs that have already begun coordinating care for patients and are ready to move forward.
Second, the Innovation Center is seeking comment on the idea of an Advance Payment Initiative that give certain ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program access to their shared savings up front, helping them make the infrastructure and staff investments crucial to successfully coordinating and improving care for patients.
Finally, providers interested in learning more about how to coordinate patient care through ACOs can attend free new Accelerated Development Learning Sessions. The Accelerated Development Learning Sessions will teach providers interested in becoming ACOs what steps they can take to improve care delivery and how to develop an action plan for moving toward providing better coordinated care.
Together with the Medicare Shared Savings Program, the initiatives announced today give providers a broad range of options and support that reflect the varying needs of providers in embarking on delivery system reforms.
CMS issued a proposed rule to implement the Medicare Shared Savings Program in March 2011 and is continuing to encourage and accept comments from providers and the public that will help strengthen the final rule.
These initiatives are part of a broader effort by the Obama Administration, made possible by the Affordable Care Act, to improve care and lower costs. For more information about all of these initiatives, visit the Innovation Center website.
To read the CMS Press release issued today (5/17) click here: http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp
Monday, May 16, 2011
New York's IT Readiness for Health Reform: A Gap Analysis
Health reform requires states to implement a "no wrong door" policy for accessing both public and private health insurance options and to establish health insurance exchanges as a one-stop shop venue to obtain coverage. Executing seamless eligibility and enrollment requires sophisticated information technology (IT) systems and infrastructure to receive, process, and transmit information between individuals, the exchange, employers, health plans, and Federal agencies. Robust, modern, and consumer-friendly IT systems will play a crucial role in the success of health reform.
A new report by Social Interest Solutions, conducted for NYSHealth, identifies the assets and deficits in New York State's IT readiness to implement health reform. The report finds that New York State has a strong technical architecture contained in its Medicaid claims system and powerful reporting and data analysis capability in its Medicaid Data Warehouse; both of these assets are highly leveraged in the State's Early Innovator approach. However, the IT inventory and assessment also identifies gaps, including the need to add a suitable front-end system that provides a "first-class customer experience," limitations in the State's Welfare Management System, and a need for functionality related to some commercial insurance offerings for individuals and small businesses. New York State will use its Early Innovator award from the Federal government to address these and other systems issues.
Access the entire report and appendices.
Health reform requires states to implement a "no wrong door" policy for accessing both public and private health insurance options and to establish health insurance exchanges as a one-stop shop venue to obtain coverage. Executing seamless eligibility and enrollment requires sophisticated information technology (IT) systems and infrastructure to receive, process, and transmit information between individuals, the exchange, employers, health plans, and Federal agencies. Robust, modern, and consumer-friendly IT systems will play a crucial role in the success of health reform.
A new report by Social Interest Solutions, conducted for NYSHealth, identifies the assets and deficits in New York State's IT readiness to implement health reform. The report finds that New York State has a strong technical architecture contained in its Medicaid claims system and powerful reporting and data analysis capability in its Medicaid Data Warehouse; both of these assets are highly leveraged in the State's Early Innovator approach. However, the IT inventory and assessment also identifies gaps, including the need to add a suitable front-end system that provides a "first-class customer experience," limitations in the State's Welfare Management System, and a need for functionality related to some commercial insurance offerings for individuals and small businesses. New York State will use its Early Innovator award from the Federal government to address these and other systems issues.
Access the entire report and appendices.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Distinguishing Your Practice to Payers & Patients: A Webinar with Bridges to Excellence’s CEO François de Brantes
Many health plans in the State are offering both financial and nonmonetary incentives to improve diabetes care and outcomes. Clinicians have a powerful voice in the design of such programs. We invite you to attend a webinar on May 12th to learn how your practice can:
• Achieve national recognition using your own clinical data and reduce your reporting burden
• Distinguish your practice to payers and patients
• Promote to health plans the importance of a defined, uniform set of measures and potentially gain incentiveshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
François de Brantes is the CEO for Bridges to Excellence (BTE), a national program focused on rewarding physicians for better quality care. Mr. de Brantes is responsible for setting and implementing BTE’s strategy. He is also the national coordinator for PROMETHEUS Payment®, a new compensation approach based on medical episodes of care.
Register for this webinar.
Date: May 12, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm
City: New York
State: New York
Many health plans in the State are offering both financial and nonmonetary incentives to improve diabetes care and outcomes. Clinicians have a powerful voice in the design of such programs. We invite you to attend a webinar on May 12th to learn how your practice can:
• Achieve national recognition using your own clinical data and reduce your reporting burden
• Distinguish your practice to payers and patients
• Promote to health plans the importance of a defined, uniform set of measures and potentially gain incentiveshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
François de Brantes is the CEO for Bridges to Excellence (BTE), a national program focused on rewarding physicians for better quality care. Mr. de Brantes is responsible for setting and implementing BTE’s strategy. He is also the national coordinator for PROMETHEUS Payment®, a new compensation approach based on medical episodes of care.
Register for this webinar.
Date: May 12, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm
City: New York
State: New York
National Provider Call on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: Understanding Meaningful Use
(Thursday, May 19, 2:30-3:45 p.m. EDT)
Register for the call today.
Wish you knew more about how to use electronic health records (EHRs) to earn incentive payments from CMS? CMS will hold a national provider education call to help you learn more about meaningful use on Thursday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
This call will cover:
The definition of meaningful use
The requirements for Stage 1 of meaningful use (2011 and 2012)
How to attest to having met meaningful use
Overview of the meaningful use objectives specification sheets
Stage 1 EHR Meaningful Use Specification Sheets for Eligible Professionals
Stage 1 EHR Meaningful Use Specification Sheets for Eligible Hospitals
Q&A about meaningful use
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation.
Please note: If you plan to request continuing education credit from your professional organization and if this organization requires proof ohttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giff registration, you will personally need to register so that you receive a confirmatory e-mail.
Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. ET on May 18, 2011, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time. In order to register, you should:
Visit the registration page.
Fill in all required information and click “Register.”
You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Please save this page in case your server blocks the confirmation emails. (If you do not receive the confirmation email, check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.)
If assistance for hearing impaired services is needed, please email medicare.ttt@palmettogba.com no later than 3 business days before the call.
Prior to the call, presentation materials will be made available in the “Upcoming Events” section of the Spotlight Page on the CMS EHR website.
Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.
(Thursday, May 19, 2:30-3:45 p.m. EDT)
Register for the call today.
Wish you knew more about how to use electronic health records (EHRs) to earn incentive payments from CMS? CMS will hold a national provider education call to help you learn more about meaningful use on Thursday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
This call will cover:
The definition of meaningful use
The requirements for Stage 1 of meaningful use (2011 and 2012)
How to attest to having met meaningful use
Overview of the meaningful use objectives specification sheets
Stage 1 EHR Meaningful Use Specification Sheets for Eligible Professionals
Stage 1 EHR Meaningful Use Specification Sheets for Eligible Hospitals
Q&A about meaningful use
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation.
Please note: If you plan to request continuing education credit from your professional organization and if this organization requires proof ohttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giff registration, you will personally need to register so that you receive a confirmatory e-mail.
Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. ET on May 18, 2011, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time. In order to register, you should:
Visit the registration page.
Fill in all required information and click “Register.”
You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Please save this page in case your server blocks the confirmation emails. (If you do not receive the confirmation email, check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.)
If assistance for hearing impaired services is needed, please email medicare.ttt@palmettogba.com no later than 3 business days before the call.
Prior to the call, presentation materials will be made available in the “Upcoming Events” section of the Spotlight Page on the CMS EHR website.
Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
AMA Online Tutorials: methodologies for successful adoption of health information technology solutions
This program provides information to physicians and practice staff on methodologies for successful adoption of health information technology solutions. The methodologies will be presented in a series of 6 short video modules. The target audience for this program is physicians and practice staff in small practices who are faced with decisions regarding health IT.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, physicians and staff should be able to:
* Formulate an approach to adoption of health information technology for the small physician group practice.
* Utilize information about health IT adoption methodologies in the decision making process leading to successful adoption.
AMA CME LINK
This program provides information to physicians and practice staff on methodologies for successful adoption of health information technology solutions. The methodologies will be presented in a series of 6 short video modules. The target audience for this program is physicians and practice staff in small practices who are faced with decisions regarding health IT.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, physicians and staff should be able to:
* Formulate an approach to adoption of health information technology for the small physician group practice.
* Utilize information about health IT adoption methodologies in the decision making process leading to successful adoption.
AMA CME LINK
Friday, May 06, 2011
HIMSS ONC HIT Workforce Development Program job board
HIMSS has developed this career resource in support of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which has funded the Health IT Workforce Development Program. The goal of the program is to train a new workforce of health IT professionals to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.
This section of HIMSS JobMine offers ONC graduates the opportunity to post their resumes and search for jobs that will match their emerging skill set. This service also offers potential employers a database of qualified employees who have graduated from U.S. workforce development and certification programs.
For more information on the HIMSS JobMine ONC Workforce Development Program please click here.
For More Information About:
Community College Consortia, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/communitycollege
University-Based Health IT Training, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/programs/UniversityTraining
Curriculum Development Centers, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/curriculumdevelopment
Competency Examination Program, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/competencyexam
Download Get the Facts About Health IT Workforce Development Program [PDF – 276 KB]
HIMSS has developed this career resource in support of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which has funded the Health IT Workforce Development Program. The goal of the program is to train a new workforce of health IT professionals to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.
This section of HIMSS JobMine offers ONC graduates the opportunity to post their resumes and search for jobs that will match their emerging skill set. This service also offers potential employers a database of qualified employees who have graduated from U.S. workforce development and certification programs.
For more information on the HIMSS JobMine ONC Workforce Development Program please click here.
For More Information About:
Community College Consortia, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/communitycollege
University-Based Health IT Training, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/programs/UniversityTraining
Curriculum Development Centers, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/curriculumdevelopment
Competency Examination Program, visit http://healthit.hhs.gov/competencyexam
Download Get the Facts About Health IT Workforce Development Program [PDF – 276 KB]
Northeast eclinicalworks users conference live blog
Girish is speaking
A unified product company: comprehensive solution
Some numbers
55 K users
27 M eprescriptions sent
54 M eprescriptions projected for 2011
93 M patients added
150 Hubs connecting communities
Version 9 is a whole new product, has a connected community approach
Makes meaningful use part of regular workflow
Ecwideas website has been a rich source of development suggestions
Practice management has been enhanced
Ebo 5 permits tracking 3200 data elements
Girish is speaking
A unified product company: comprehensive solution
Some numbers
55 K users
27 M eprescriptions sent
54 M eprescriptions projected for 2011
93 M patients added
150 Hubs connecting communities
Version 9 is a whole new product, has a connected community approach
Makes meaningful use part of regular workflow
Ecwideas website has been a rich source of development suggestions
Practice management has been enhanced
Ebo 5 permits tracking 3200 data elements
Thursday, May 05, 2011
How do I get paid for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs?
Payments for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs are distributed based on each year of participation, and follow a specific payment schedule. Located below are payment details on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. For an overview, see the Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Special Edition article (SE1111) – Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Payment Process.
Medicare EHR Incentive Program
• Eligible professionals (EPs): EPs can receive up to $44,000 over five years under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. There's an additional incentive for EPs who provide services in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).To get the maximum incentive payment, Medicare EPs must begin participation by 2012.
• Eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs): Incentive payments to eligible hospitals and CAHs may begin as early as 2011, and are based on a number of factors, beginning with a $2 million base payment.
Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
• EPs: The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program is voluntarily offered by states and territories. EPs can receive up to $63,750 over the six years that they choose to participate in the program. Medicaid EPs must initiate the program by 2016.
• Eligible hospitals: Medicaid hospitals that qualify for incentive payments may begin receiving incentive payments as early as FY 2011. Hospital payments are based on a number of factors, beginning with a $2 million base payment. Medicaid hospitals must initiate the payments by 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Medicare Administration Contractors (MACs), carriers, and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) will not be making Medicare EHR incentive payments. CMS has contracted with a Payment File Development Contractor to make these payments.
DON'T: Call your MAC/Carrier/FI with questions about your EHR incentive payment.
INSTEAD: Call the EHR Information Center
• Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
• 1-888-734-6433 (primary number) or 888-734-6563 (TTY number).
A revised FAQ on payment for the EHR Incentive Programs has been posted to the EHR website
Question: For the 2011 payment year, how and when will incentive payments for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program be made?
Answer: For EPs, incentive payments for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program will be made approximately four to eight weeks after an EP successfully attests that they have demonstrated meaningful use of certified EHR technology. However, EPs will not receive incentive payments within that timeframe if they have not yet met the threshold for allowed charges for covered professional services furnished by the EP during the year. Read the rest of the answer to this FAQ here.
Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website at http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.
Payments for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs are distributed based on each year of participation, and follow a specific payment schedule. Located below are payment details on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. For an overview, see the Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Special Edition article (SE1111) – Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Payment Process.
Medicare EHR Incentive Program
• Eligible professionals (EPs): EPs can receive up to $44,000 over five years under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. There's an additional incentive for EPs who provide services in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).To get the maximum incentive payment, Medicare EPs must begin participation by 2012.
• Eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs): Incentive payments to eligible hospitals and CAHs may begin as early as 2011, and are based on a number of factors, beginning with a $2 million base payment.
Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
• EPs: The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program is voluntarily offered by states and territories. EPs can receive up to $63,750 over the six years that they choose to participate in the program. Medicaid EPs must initiate the program by 2016.
• Eligible hospitals: Medicaid hospitals that qualify for incentive payments may begin receiving incentive payments as early as FY 2011. Hospital payments are based on a number of factors, beginning with a $2 million base payment. Medicaid hospitals must initiate the payments by 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Medicare Administration Contractors (MACs), carriers, and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) will not be making Medicare EHR incentive payments. CMS has contracted with a Payment File Development Contractor to make these payments.
DON'T: Call your MAC/Carrier/FI with questions about your EHR incentive payment.
INSTEAD: Call the EHR Information Center
• Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
• 1-888-734-6433 (primary number) or 888-734-6563 (TTY number).
A revised FAQ on payment for the EHR Incentive Programs has been posted to the EHR website
Question: For the 2011 payment year, how and when will incentive payments for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program be made?
Answer: For EPs, incentive payments for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program will be made approximately four to eight weeks after an EP successfully attests that they have demonstrated meaningful use of certified EHR technology. However, EPs will not receive incentive payments within that timeframe if they have not yet met the threshold for allowed charges for covered professional services furnished by the EP during the year. Read the rest of the answer to this FAQ here.
Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website at http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.
Medicare CMS PQRI Call May 17 2011
2011 Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program
National Provider Call with Question & Answer Session
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Provider Communications Group will host a national provider conference call on the 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program. This toll-free call will take place from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., EDT, on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
The Physician Quality Reporting System is voluntary quality reporting program that provides an incentive payment to identified individual eligible professionals (EPs) and group practices who satisfactorily report data on quality measures for covered Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) services furnished to Medicare Part B Fee-For-Service (FFS) beneficiaries.
The Physician Quality Reporting System (formally known as PQRI) was first implemented in 2007 as a result of section 101 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA), and further expanded as a result of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (MMSEA), and the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA).
The eRx Incentive Program is an incentive program for eligible professionals initially implemented in 2009 as a result of section 132(b) of the MIPPA. The eRx Incentive Program promotes the adoption and use of eRx systems by individual eligible professionals and group practices.
Following the formal presentation that will cover the following:
· Highlights of the 2009 Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing Experience Report;
· Measures vs. Measures Groups; and
· Understanding Measure Numerator and Measure Denominator.
The lines will be opened to allow participants to ask questions of CMS Physician Quality Reporting System and eRx subject matter experts.
A PowerPoint slide presentation will be posted to the Physician Quality Reporting System webpage at, http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/04_CMSSponsoredCalls.asp on the CMS website for you to download prior to the call so that you can follow along with the presenter.
Educational products are available on the Physician Quality Reporting System dedicated web page located at, http://www.cms.gov/PQRS , on the CMS website, in the Educational Resources section, as well as educational products are available on the eRx Incentive Program dedicated web page located at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ERxIncentive on the CMS website. Feel free to download the resources prior to the call so that you may ask questions of the CMS presenters.
Conference call details:
Date: May 17, 2011
Conference Title: Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program National Provider Call
Time: 1:30 p.m. EDT
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation.
Please note: If you plan to request continuing education credit from your professional organization and if this organization requires proof of registration, you will personally need to register so that you receive a confirmatory e-mail. Registration will close at 1:30 p.m. EDT on May 16, 2011, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.
To register for the call participants need to go to:
http://www.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/051711
Fill in all required data.
Verify that your time zone is displayed correctly in the drop down box.
Click "Register".
You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation e-mail shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation e-mails. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.
If assistance for hearing impaired services is needed the request must be sent to medicare.ttt@palmettogba.com no later than 3 business day before the event.
2011 Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program
National Provider Call with Question & Answer Session
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Provider Communications Group will host a national provider conference call on the 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program. This toll-free call will take place from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., EDT, on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
The Physician Quality Reporting System is voluntary quality reporting program that provides an incentive payment to identified individual eligible professionals (EPs) and group practices who satisfactorily report data on quality measures for covered Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) services furnished to Medicare Part B Fee-For-Service (FFS) beneficiaries.
The Physician Quality Reporting System (formally known as PQRI) was first implemented in 2007 as a result of section 101 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA), and further expanded as a result of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (MMSEA), and the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA).
The eRx Incentive Program is an incentive program for eligible professionals initially implemented in 2009 as a result of section 132(b) of the MIPPA. The eRx Incentive Program promotes the adoption and use of eRx systems by individual eligible professionals and group practices.
Following the formal presentation that will cover the following:
· Highlights of the 2009 Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing Experience Report;
· Measures vs. Measures Groups; and
· Understanding Measure Numerator and Measure Denominator.
The lines will be opened to allow participants to ask questions of CMS Physician Quality Reporting System and eRx subject matter experts.
A PowerPoint slide presentation will be posted to the Physician Quality Reporting System webpage at, http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/04_CMSSponsoredCalls.asp on the CMS website for you to download prior to the call so that you can follow along with the presenter.
Educational products are available on the Physician Quality Reporting System dedicated web page located at, http://www.cms.gov/PQRS , on the CMS website, in the Educational Resources section, as well as educational products are available on the eRx Incentive Program dedicated web page located at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ERxIncentive on the CMS website. Feel free to download the resources prior to the call so that you may ask questions of the CMS presenters.
Conference call details:
Date: May 17, 2011
Conference Title: Physician Quality Reporting System & Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program National Provider Call
Time: 1:30 p.m. EDT
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation.
Please note: If you plan to request continuing education credit from your professional organization and if this organization requires proof of registration, you will personally need to register so that you receive a confirmatory e-mail. Registration will close at 1:30 p.m. EDT on May 16, 2011, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.
To register for the call participants need to go to:
http://www.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/051711
Fill in all required data.
Verify that your time zone is displayed correctly in the drop down box.
Click "Register".
You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation e-mail shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation e-mails. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.
If assistance for hearing impaired services is needed the request must be sent to medicare.ttt@palmettogba.com no later than 3 business day before the event.
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