PDR PharmEHR Summit 12 update 3
#pharmehr
George Soares of Cerner
Explored the ability of EHRs to faciliate more clinicians to partidipate in clinical trials.
Discussed post-marketing safety reporting
PDR Network
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
PDR PharmEHR Summit 12 update 2
#pharmehr
Dan Pucci, of Allscript is making some great points:
Deming's Law: invest a little more up front to reduce costs at the backend
Open Systems: permitting third party apps to "plugin" ,ie glucometer results
Evidence-Based Recommendations at the point of care: generated on by the EHR review of the next day's patients
PDR Network
#pharmehr
Dan Pucci, of Allscript is making some great points:
Deming's Law: invest a little more up front to reduce costs at the backend
Open Systems: permitting third party apps to "plugin" ,ie glucometer results
Evidence-Based Recommendations at the point of care: generated on by the EHR review of the next day's patients
PDR Network
PDR PharmEHR Summit 12 update 1
Great speakers yesterday, more to come today including Janet Woodcock, MD Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research FDA.
Currently listiening to Aidan Farrell discussing secondary uses of data collected from EHRs ie. Pharma/Bio research.
Bio/Pharma sponsorship opportunities: script info, patient ed, ecoupons, provider surveys, diagnosis support tools (eg care management programs), adherence programs
Dr Ed Fotch, CEO, PDR Network moderator
Great speakers yesterday, more to come today including Janet Woodcock, MD Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research FDA.
Currently listiening to Aidan Farrell discussing secondary uses of data collected from EHRs ie. Pharma/Bio research.
Bio/Pharma sponsorship opportunities: script info, patient ed, ecoupons, provider surveys, diagnosis support tools (eg care management programs), adherence programs
Dr Ed Fotch, CEO, PDR Network moderator
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
AMA offers guide to new payment models
As ACOs become more of a reality for many of us, it is important to learn about the variety of reimbursement models that are available. SV
The toolkit includes an explanation of pay-for-performance programs, shared savings and risk adjustment.
The tool kit is a collection of articles titled "Evaluating and Negotiating Emerging Payment Options," which is free to all physicians online
As ACOs become more of a reality for many of us, it is important to learn about the variety of reimbursement models that are available. SV
The toolkit includes an explanation of pay-for-performance programs, shared savings and risk adjustment.
The tool kit is a collection of articles titled "Evaluating and Negotiating Emerging Payment Options," which is free to all physicians online
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
FDA Goals: EHRs and Drug Safety Video
This video succinctly reviews the value of EHRs in promoting the FDA goals. SV
Brief (3 Minute) video comments by Dr. Janet Woodcock, Director of FDA CDER at recent HIMSS meeting: FDA Goals: EHRs and Drug Safety
Video Link
This video succinctly reviews the value of EHRs in promoting the FDA goals. SV
Brief (3 Minute) video comments by Dr. Janet Woodcock, Director of FDA CDER at recent HIMSS meeting: FDA Goals: EHRs and Drug Safety
Video Link
CMS Stage 2 MU Webinar Slide Deck
These slides do an excellent job of explaining where we have been and will be going. SV
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held a Webinar providing an in-depth review of the meaningful use Stage 2 proposed rule. The presentation gives a comprehensive review of the proposed changes from Stage 1 to Stage 2, reviews the high-level goals of the Incentive Program, discusses the incentive payments and payment adjustments, and also reviews the appeals process. Finally, a detailed walk-through of the registration and attestation processes are provided.
CMS MU Slides
These slides do an excellent job of explaining where we have been and will be going. SV
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held a Webinar providing an in-depth review of the meaningful use Stage 2 proposed rule. The presentation gives a comprehensive review of the proposed changes from Stage 1 to Stage 2, reviews the high-level goals of the Incentive Program, discusses the incentive payments and payment adjustments, and also reviews the appeals process. Finally, a detailed walk-through of the registration and attestation processes are provided.
CMS MU Slides
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Smartphones owned by almost 50% of American Adults
The Point of Care will soon be the whole world! sv
According to a study by PEW Research:
46% of American adults now own a smartphone of some kind, up from 35% in May 2011; Smartphone owners now outnumber users of more basic phones
http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Smartphone-Update-2012/Findings.aspx
The Point of Care will soon be the whole world! sv
According to a study by PEW Research:
46% of American adults now own a smartphone of some kind, up from 35% in May 2011; Smartphone owners now outnumber users of more basic phones
http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Smartphone-Update-2012/Findings.aspx
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Age of Primary Care has arrived: enhanced reimbursement announcements
I guess this what happens when Geeks and Primaries are working together.
HIT and PCMH have generated the evidence for enhanced reimbursement. sv
Here are the announcements from Aetna, Anthem and United.
Aetna (CT/NJ):
Primary care providers who participate in Aetna’s networks, who have been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)* as a PCMH, and who are not participating in other quality incentive programs with Aetna will receive a quarterly Coordination of Care payment for each commercial (non-Medicare) Aetna member in their care. The NCQA-recognized PCMH practices are recognized for providing a number of services, including:
Improved access to care, such as the ability to reach health professionals outside normal business hours;
Proactive and planned preventive care (screenings, physicals, labs);
Improved access through non-face-to-face visits (e-mail, web, phone); and
Access to nurses and other health care professionals, allowing more focused physician visits.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the reimbursement could be an extra $2-$3 per patient per month.
Anthem (NY):
The new program will also incorporate best practices from Empire’s successful medical home pilot, and build on the demonstrated value of those programs. For instance, one of our New York pilots have shown an 12-23% decrease in acute inpatient admissions and an 11-17% decrease in total ER visits for the pilot population, while improving compliance with evidence‐based treatment and preventative care guidelines.
Through Empire’s new patient-centered primary care program, participating physicians will be able to earn additional revenue in the following ways:
General increase to the regular fees paid to physician practices for specific services.
Payment for “non‐visit” services currently not reimbursed, with an initial focus on compensation for preparing care plans for patients with multiple and complex conditions.
Opportunity for shared saving payments for quality outcomes and reduced medical costs.
To participate in the shared savings, physician practices must meet plan quality requirements, which include, for example, quality standards established by organizations such as the National Committee on Quality Assurance, the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and others. Those primary care physicians, however, who maintain or improve quality may earn 30 percent to 50 percent more than they earn today through the shared savings model. Over time, Empire estimates the program could substantially improve quality and member health, potentially reducing trend in overall medical costs by as much as 20% by 2015.
I guess this what happens when Geeks and Primaries are working together.
HIT and PCMH have generated the evidence for enhanced reimbursement. sv
Here are the announcements from Aetna, Anthem and United.
Aetna (CT/NJ):
Primary care providers who participate in Aetna’s networks, who have been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)* as a PCMH, and who are not participating in other quality incentive programs with Aetna will receive a quarterly Coordination of Care payment for each commercial (non-Medicare) Aetna member in their care. The NCQA-recognized PCMH practices are recognized for providing a number of services, including:
Improved access to care, such as the ability to reach health professionals outside normal business hours;
Proactive and planned preventive care (screenings, physicals, labs);
Improved access through non-face-to-face visits (e-mail, web, phone); and
Access to nurses and other health care professionals, allowing more focused physician visits.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the reimbursement could be an extra $2-$3 per patient per month.
Anthem (NY):
The new program will also incorporate best practices from Empire’s successful medical home pilot, and build on the demonstrated value of those programs. For instance, one of our New York pilots have shown an 12-23% decrease in acute inpatient admissions and an 11-17% decrease in total ER visits for the pilot population, while improving compliance with evidence‐based treatment and preventative care guidelines.
Through Empire’s new patient-centered primary care program, participating physicians will be able to earn additional revenue in the following ways:
General increase to the regular fees paid to physician practices for specific services.
Payment for “non‐visit” services currently not reimbursed, with an initial focus on compensation for preparing care plans for patients with multiple and complex conditions.
Opportunity for shared saving payments for quality outcomes and reduced medical costs.
To participate in the shared savings, physician practices must meet plan quality requirements, which include, for example, quality standards established by organizations such as the National Committee on Quality Assurance, the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and others. Those primary care physicians, however, who maintain or improve quality may earn 30 percent to 50 percent more than they earn today through the shared savings model. Over time, Empire estimates the program could substantially improve quality and member health, potentially reducing trend in overall medical costs by as much as 20% by 2015.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
HIMSS12 Update: New York Successes
Another great HIMSS conference is drawing to a close. Record registrations and membership.
Many useful educational sessions and diverse vendors. And of course there was Farzad's, our leader on the road that has not been fully mapped but promises a better future for the delivery of healthcare.
Tonite NYC DOH PCIP and Hudson River Healthcare will be honored at the awards dinner while our own Dr Holly Hunter services as HIMSS Board Vice-Chair.
Let's hear it for New York!!!
Another great HIMSS conference is drawing to a close. Record registrations and membership.
Many useful educational sessions and diverse vendors. And of course there was Farzad's, our leader on the road that has not been fully mapped but promises a better future for the delivery of healthcare.
Tonite NYC DOH PCIP and Hudson River Healthcare will be honored at the awards dinner while our own Dr Holly Hunter services as HIMSS Board Vice-Chair.
Let's hear it for New York!!!
CMS proposes definition of stage 2 Meaningful Use
Some take home points:
1) Stage 1 extended to 2014, gives the vendors more time to bake in the functionality and reporting features
2) More sub-specialty options available
sv
CMS FACT SHEET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: CMS Media Relations Group
February 24, 2012 (202) 690-6145
CMS PROPOSES DEFINITION OF STAGE 2 MEANINGFUL USE OF CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR) TECHNOLOGY The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule for Stage 2 requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, eligible health care professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals can qualify for Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments when they adopt certified EHR technology and use it to demonstrate "meaningful use" of that technology by achieving objectives set by CMS.
The fact sheet summarizes CMS' proposed requirements for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and highlights:
* Changes to Stage 1 Criteria for Meaningful Use
* Greater Applicability to Specialists
* Stage 2 Reporting of Clinical Quality Measures
* Payment Adjustments and Exceptions
* Extension of Stage 1
In this proposed rule, CMS proposes several changes to existing Stage 1 criteria for meaningful use. Some of these changes would be optional for use by providers in Stage 1 but would be required for use in Stage 2. Other changes would not take effect until providers have to meet the Stage 2 criteria.
CMS' proposed rule may be viewed here: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-04443_PI.pdf
Additional information on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EHRincentiveprograms.
Click here to read the entire CMS Fact Sheet issued today (2/23): http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=4286
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Some take home points:
1) Stage 1 extended to 2014, gives the vendors more time to bake in the functionality and reporting features
2) More sub-specialty options available
sv
CMS FACT SHEET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: CMS Media Relations Group
February 24, 2012 (202) 690-6145
CMS PROPOSES DEFINITION OF STAGE 2 MEANINGFUL USE OF CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR) TECHNOLOGY The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule for Stage 2 requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, eligible health care professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals can qualify for Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments when they adopt certified EHR technology and use it to demonstrate "meaningful use" of that technology by achieving objectives set by CMS.
The fact sheet summarizes CMS' proposed requirements for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and highlights:
* Changes to Stage 1 Criteria for Meaningful Use
* Greater Applicability to Specialists
* Stage 2 Reporting of Clinical Quality Measures
* Payment Adjustments and Exceptions
* Extension of Stage 1
In this proposed rule, CMS proposes several changes to existing Stage 1 criteria for meaningful use. Some of these changes would be optional for use by providers in Stage 1 but would be required for use in Stage 2. Other changes would not take effect until providers have to meet the Stage 2 criteria.
CMS' proposed rule may be viewed here: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-04443_PI.pdf
Additional information on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EHRincentiveprograms.
Click here to read the entire CMS Fact Sheet issued today (2/23): http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=4286
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Rite Aid and OptumHealth Introduce NowClinicSM Online Care Services in Detroit
Virtual visits continue to evolve. Please let us know if you would use this type of service in your practice. sv
NowClinic services are supported through a technology platform provided by American WellTM, (www.americanwell.com) the industry leader in telehealth solutions.
OptumHealth is part of Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services company dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. OptumHealth is a leader in population health management, helping 60 million Americans navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. OptumHealth supports the physical, mental and financial health of individuals with solutions offered through employers, health plans, public sector programs and health care providers. Visit www.optum.com or www.optumhealth.com for more information. For more information about NowClinic, visit www.myNowClinic.com.
Virtual visits continue to evolve. Please let us know if you would use this type of service in your practice. sv
NowClinic services are supported through a technology platform provided by American WellTM, (www.americanwell.com) the industry leader in telehealth solutions.
OptumHealth is part of Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services company dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. OptumHealth is a leader in population health management, helping 60 million Americans navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. OptumHealth supports the physical, mental and financial health of individuals with solutions offered through employers, health plans, public sector programs and health care providers. Visit www.optum.com or www.optumhealth.com for more information. For more information about NowClinic, visit www.myNowClinic.com.
HIMSS 2012 Begins today. Helpful links
Remember what happens in Vegas, should not, should not stay in Vegas!
Attend the presentations, make your network connections and then bring them back home and share as much as possible. This is a rare opportunity to meet such a diverse group of people, companies and institutions.
Please post your comments about the event here. sv
HIMSS 2012 is mobile
Twitter Cheat Sheet, track the Tweets!
HIMSS 2012 News
HIMSS 2012
Remember what happens in Vegas, should not, should not stay in Vegas!
Attend the presentations, make your network connections and then bring them back home and share as much as possible. This is a rare opportunity to meet such a diverse group of people, companies and institutions.
Please post your comments about the event here. sv
HIMSS 2012 is mobile
Twitter Cheat Sheet, track the Tweets!
HIMSS 2012 News
HIMSS 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Arkansas, Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota Launched Their Medicaid EHR Programs November 2011
On November 7th, the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program launched in Arkansas, Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota. This means that eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals in these six states will be able to complete their incentive program registration. More information about the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can be found on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics page of the CMS EHR website.
If you are a resident of Arkansas, Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, and are eligible to participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, visit your State Medicaid Agency website for more information on your state's participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. Click on a State below to access its website.
Arkansas
Delaware
Montana
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
As of November 7th, 39 states have launched Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and through October, 23 states have issued incentive payments to Medicaid EPs and eligible hospitals who have adopted, implemented, or upgraded certified EHR technology. CMS looks forward to announcing the launches of additional states' programs in the coming months.
For a complete list of states that have already begun participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, see the Medicaid State Information page on the CMS EHR website.
On November 7th, the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program launched in Arkansas, Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota. This means that eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals in these six states will be able to complete their incentive program registration. More information about the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can be found on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics page of the CMS EHR website.
If you are a resident of Arkansas, Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, and are eligible to participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, visit your State Medicaid Agency website for more information on your state's participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. Click on a State below to access its website.
Arkansas
Delaware
Montana
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
As of November 7th, 39 states have launched Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and through October, 23 states have issued incentive payments to Medicaid EPs and eligible hospitals who have adopted, implemented, or upgraded certified EHR technology. CMS looks forward to announcing the launches of additional states' programs in the coming months.
For a complete list of states that have already begun participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, see the Medicaid State Information page on the CMS EHR website.
Friday, February 17, 2012
NYAM Author Night Series - Medical Informatics: An Executive Primer, 2nd Edition
Sponsors: New York Academy of Medicine, maxIT, HIMSS NYS, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, & Columbia's Center for Advanced Information Management
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 5:30PM: Check-in and Refreshments, 6:00-7:00PM: Presentation, 7:00-7:30 PM Networking
Location: The New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029
Speakers:
Moderator: Ken Ong, MD, MPH, CMIO of New York Hospital Queens
Panelists:
Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, Medical Director of Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY
Rachel Block, Deputy Commissioner for Health Information Technology Transformation in the New York State Department of Health
Curtis Cole, MD, Chief Information Officer for Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City
Deborah Johnson-Ingram, Senior Program Manager on the Performance Improvement Team with Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) in New York City
Joseph Kannry, MD, Lead Technical Informaticist on the EMR Clinical Transformation Group at Mount Sinai
Glenn Martin, MD, Director of Medical Informatics for the Queens Health Network (QHN) in New York, a winner of the Nicholas E. Davies Award of Excellence
Jason Shapiro, MD, MA, Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Informatics in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai
Mytri Pritam Singh, MPH, Executive Director of Implementation at the Primary Care Information Project (PCIP), a Bureau within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)
Alan Silver, MD, MPH, Medical Director at IPRO, a non-profit healthcare assessment and quality improvement company
Salvatore Volpe, MD, FAAP, FACP, CHCQM, Physician Liaison and Clinical Champion for the NYC DOH Primary Care Information Project and NYC REACH (Regional Extension Center)
Additional Information
Registration Information
Cost: Free, but advance registration required
Register now
Sponsors: New York Academy of Medicine, maxIT, HIMSS NYS, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, & Columbia's Center for Advanced Information Management
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 5:30PM: Check-in and Refreshments, 6:00-7:00PM: Presentation, 7:00-7:30 PM Networking
Location: The New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029
Speakers:
Moderator: Ken Ong, MD, MPH, CMIO of New York Hospital Queens
Panelists:
Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, Medical Director of Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY
Rachel Block, Deputy Commissioner for Health Information Technology Transformation in the New York State Department of Health
Curtis Cole, MD, Chief Information Officer for Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City
Deborah Johnson-Ingram, Senior Program Manager on the Performance Improvement Team with Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) in New York City
Joseph Kannry, MD, Lead Technical Informaticist on the EMR Clinical Transformation Group at Mount Sinai
Glenn Martin, MD, Director of Medical Informatics for the Queens Health Network (QHN) in New York, a winner of the Nicholas E. Davies Award of Excellence
Jason Shapiro, MD, MA, Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Informatics in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai
Mytri Pritam Singh, MPH, Executive Director of Implementation at the Primary Care Information Project (PCIP), a Bureau within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)
Alan Silver, MD, MPH, Medical Director at IPRO, a non-profit healthcare assessment and quality improvement company
Salvatore Volpe, MD, FAAP, FACP, CHCQM, Physician Liaison and Clinical Champion for the NYC DOH Primary Care Information Project and NYC REACH (Regional Extension Center)
Additional Information
Registration Information
Cost: Free, but advance registration required
Register now
Friday, February 10, 2012
Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs One Year Milestone
Like a train, it may have been slow to start; but now it is gaining momentum.
This is the last year to get the full Medicare Incentive Payment, so call your local RECs and AMA to get help with choosing, implementing and using EHRs. SV
January 3rd Marked the One Year Milestone for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
January 3rd was the one year anniversary of the start of registration for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Over the past year, there has been a tremendous amount of interest in the incentive programs as providers across the country have implemented EHRs. Year one highlights include:
43 states have started their Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
Over 176,000 people have registered for the Medicare and/or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
Over $2.5 billion has been paid in incentive payments to eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) across the country
RECs List
AMA
Like a train, it may have been slow to start; but now it is gaining momentum.
This is the last year to get the full Medicare Incentive Payment, so call your local RECs and AMA to get help with choosing, implementing and using EHRs. SV
January 3rd Marked the One Year Milestone for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
January 3rd was the one year anniversary of the start of registration for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Over the past year, there has been a tremendous amount of interest in the incentive programs as providers across the country have implemented EHRs. Year one highlights include:
43 states have started their Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
Over 176,000 people have registered for the Medicare and/or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
Over $2.5 billion has been paid in incentive payments to eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) across the country
RECs List
AMA
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
The Medicare EHR Incentive Program: Last day to attest for 2011 (Calendar Year)
February 29, 2012 is the last day for eligible professionals to register and attest to receive an Incentive Payment for calendar year (CY) 2011.
The Medicare EHR Incentive Program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs that demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology.
Participation began in 2011.
Eligible professionals can receive up to $44,000 over five years under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. There's an additional incentive for eligible professionals who provide services in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HSPA).
To receive full Medicare benefits, you will need to be using your EHR in a meaningful manner by October 1, 2012.
Important! For 2015 and later, Medicare eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs that do not successfully demonstrate meaningful use will have a payment adjustment in their Medicare reimbursement.
Please contact your State Medical Societies, Specialty Medical Societies, the AMA and your local Regional Extension Centers for details.
AMA
Regional Extension List
February 29, 2012 is the last day for eligible professionals to register and attest to receive an Incentive Payment for calendar year (CY) 2011.
The Medicare EHR Incentive Program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs that demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology.
Participation began in 2011.
Eligible professionals can receive up to $44,000 over five years under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. There's an additional incentive for eligible professionals who provide services in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HSPA).
To receive full Medicare benefits, you will need to be using your EHR in a meaningful manner by October 1, 2012.
Important! For 2015 and later, Medicare eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs that do not successfully demonstrate meaningful use will have a payment adjustment in their Medicare reimbursement.
Please contact your State Medical Societies, Specialty Medical Societies, the AMA and your local Regional Extension Centers for details.
AMA
Regional Extension List
Saturday, February 04, 2012
2012 PharmEHR Summit March 20 & 21, Philadelphia
Delivering Bio/Pharmaceutical Marketing and Regulatory Results Using Electronic Health Records (EHRs):
Messages to Physicians at the Point of Prescribing and Care
Philadelphia Hyatt at the Bellevue, March 20-21, 2012
For more information, please contact PDR Network representative Thomas Eck at (201) 358-7424 or via email at thomas.eck@pdr.net.
This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature industry-leading speakers from Bio/Pharma; the federal government, including Janet Woodcock, MD, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA; and EHR vendor firms, including Glen Tullman, CEO of Allscripts, the country’s largest EHR vendor.
Industry leaders will discuss, demonstrate and design practical means to deliver drug safety, risk management, patient support, marketing services and regulatory messages within physician workflow via EHRs. Key areas of discussion will include:
• EHR adoption and the powerful impact on physician decision-making: “The New MD Desktop”
• Regulatory and brand message integration into the new physician workflow
• Improving prescription fulfillment and medication adherence
About the PharmEHR® Summit
Tuesday, March 20
11:00 AM
Arrivals & Lunch
12:00 PM
Welcome and 2011 EHR Look-back
12:30 PM
EHRs: What, Why and Where
EHR Adoption, Drivers and Impact
1:30 PM
Impact of EHRs on the Medical-Legal- Regulatory Framework and the ‘Duty-to-Warn’ Landscape
2:15 PM
Break (15 minutes)
2:30 PM
ePrescribing Adoption, Formulary Compliance
3:15 PM
Integrating EHRs into the Product Marketing Lifecycle
4:15 PM
EHRs – Payer's Perspective
5:00 PM
Break
5:30 PM
Top 100 Wine Tasting
7:00 PM
Dinner Key Note: EHRs - Now and the Near Future
• Glen Tullman, CEO, Allscripts
Wednesday, March 21
7:00 AM
Breakfast
7:45 AM
Welcome & Agenda
8:00 AM
What EHRs Currently Offer Pharma
9:00 AM
What Pharma Wants from EHRs and Their Users
10:00 AM
Break (15 minutes)
10:15 AM
EHRs and Adverse Drug Event Reporting and Follow-up
11:00 AM
EHR Patient Connectivity: Driving Medication Adherence and Safety
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Day Two Key Note: EHRs and FDA Goals: Safety and Adherence
• Janet Woodcock, MD, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA
1:45 PM
Bringing REMS and Adherence to Life with EHRs
2:30 PM
Closing Remarks/Meeting Adjourns
PDR Network recognized early the significant impact of EHR adoption on the bio/pharmaceutical industry. In addition to leading in the integration of drug-related services into EHRs, PDR Network founded the PharmEHR® Summit – the only national meeting of senior executives from bio/pharma and EHRs. Each year, this invitation-only meeting explores emerging strategies for bio/pharmaceutical marketing, regulatory and other core business objectives.
In hosting the annual PharmEHR® Summit, PDR Network reinforces its commitment as a strategic leader and trusted partner within the healthcare community.
PDR Network
Delivering Bio/Pharmaceutical Marketing and Regulatory Results Using Electronic Health Records (EHRs):
Messages to Physicians at the Point of Prescribing and Care
Philadelphia Hyatt at the Bellevue, March 20-21, 2012
For more information, please contact PDR Network representative Thomas Eck at (201) 358-7424 or via email at thomas.eck@pdr.net.
This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature industry-leading speakers from Bio/Pharma; the federal government, including Janet Woodcock, MD, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA; and EHR vendor firms, including Glen Tullman, CEO of Allscripts, the country’s largest EHR vendor.
Industry leaders will discuss, demonstrate and design practical means to deliver drug safety, risk management, patient support, marketing services and regulatory messages within physician workflow via EHRs. Key areas of discussion will include:
• EHR adoption and the powerful impact on physician decision-making: “The New MD Desktop”
• Regulatory and brand message integration into the new physician workflow
• Improving prescription fulfillment and medication adherence
About the PharmEHR® Summit
Tuesday, March 20
11:00 AM
Arrivals & Lunch
12:00 PM
Welcome and 2011 EHR Look-back
12:30 PM
EHRs: What, Why and Where
EHR Adoption, Drivers and Impact
1:30 PM
Impact of EHRs on the Medical-Legal- Regulatory Framework and the ‘Duty-to-Warn’ Landscape
2:15 PM
Break (15 minutes)
2:30 PM
ePrescribing Adoption, Formulary Compliance
3:15 PM
Integrating EHRs into the Product Marketing Lifecycle
4:15 PM
EHRs – Payer's Perspective
5:00 PM
Break
5:30 PM
Top 100 Wine Tasting
7:00 PM
Dinner Key Note: EHRs - Now and the Near Future
• Glen Tullman, CEO, Allscripts
Wednesday, March 21
7:00 AM
Breakfast
7:45 AM
Welcome & Agenda
8:00 AM
What EHRs Currently Offer Pharma
9:00 AM
What Pharma Wants from EHRs and Their Users
10:00 AM
Break (15 minutes)
10:15 AM
EHRs and Adverse Drug Event Reporting and Follow-up
11:00 AM
EHR Patient Connectivity: Driving Medication Adherence and Safety
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Day Two Key Note: EHRs and FDA Goals: Safety and Adherence
• Janet Woodcock, MD, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA
1:45 PM
Bringing REMS and Adherence to Life with EHRs
2:30 PM
Closing Remarks/Meeting Adjourns
PDR Network recognized early the significant impact of EHR adoption on the bio/pharmaceutical industry. In addition to leading in the integration of drug-related services into EHRs, PDR Network founded the PharmEHR® Summit – the only national meeting of senior executives from bio/pharma and EHRs. Each year, this invitation-only meeting explores emerging strategies for bio/pharmaceutical marketing, regulatory and other core business objectives.
In hosting the annual PharmEHR® Summit, PDR Network reinforces its commitment as a strategic leader and trusted partner within the healthcare community.
PDR Network
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
EHRs: The New Drug Safety, Liability and Efficacy Battleground at HIMSS12
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Tuesday, February 21, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Description:
The rapid adoption of EHRs by U.S. providers creates a new and powerful platform to improve patient safety, professional liability protection, drug efficacy and regulatory compliance.
Speaker Information:
Edward Fotsch, MD
Chief Executive Officer, PDR Network
David Troxel, MD
Medical Director, The Doctors Company
Level:
Intermediate
Objectives:
•Discuss how changes to provider workflow from EHR adoption create opportunities to deliver drug safety, regulatory and support services at the point of care
•Identify how FDA-drug information delivered via EHRs can improve patient safety and decrease professional liability
•Analyze how drug support services integrated into EHRs can improve drug efficacy and reduce drug costs for patients
•Explain how Adverse Drug Event reporting integrated into EHRs enhances provider convenience, resulting in improved event report quality and quantity, and thereby advancing drug safety
•Recognize the current status and likely future of adverse EHR event reporting, including the FDA's position related to EHR monitoring and regulations
Location:
Venetian Sands Expo Convention Center
Room:
Marco Polo 803
HIMSS12
This a great topic with two great presenters. sv
Tuesday, February 21, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Description:
The rapid adoption of EHRs by U.S. providers creates a new and powerful platform to improve patient safety, professional liability protection, drug efficacy and regulatory compliance.
Speaker Information:
Edward Fotsch, MD
Chief Executive Officer, PDR Network
David Troxel, MD
Medical Director, The Doctors Company
Level:
Intermediate
Objectives:
•Discuss how changes to provider workflow from EHR adoption create opportunities to deliver drug safety, regulatory and support services at the point of care
•Identify how FDA-drug information delivered via EHRs can improve patient safety and decrease professional liability
•Analyze how drug support services integrated into EHRs can improve drug efficacy and reduce drug costs for patients
•Explain how Adverse Drug Event reporting integrated into EHRs enhances provider convenience, resulting in improved event report quality and quantity, and thereby advancing drug safety
•Recognize the current status and likely future of adverse EHR event reporting, including the FDA's position related to EHR monitoring and regulations
Location:
Venetian Sands Expo Convention Center
Room:
Marco Polo 803
HIMSS12
US Innovation Summit 2012
Obama Administration officials, health care leaders join together at Innovation Summit
Summit builds on Affordable Care Act, highlights private, public innovations to improve health care quality and lower costs
Obama Administration officials and a breadth of representatives from across the health care system will meet in Washington today for a day-long meeting to explore how they can collaborate and improve the quality of health care while at the same time lowering costs.
The Obama Administration also released a new report today highlighting the success of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Created by the Affordable Care Act, the Innovation Center has already worked to test and support innovative new health care models that can reduce costs and strengthen the quality of health care.
The summit will showcase nearly half a dozen announcements of major new initiatives by leading health care organizations. Among these announcements are new “challenges” to reverse the trend of diabetes, advance the field of Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment, and bolster the battle against HIV/AIDS.
To read the entire HHS Press release issued today (1/26) click here: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/01/20120126a.html
For more information, visit http://www.innovation.cms.gov/summit/.
Year in Review is posted here: http://innovations.cms.gov/documents/pdf/CMMIreport_508.pdf
Although registration to attend the event in person is now closed, the Care Innovations Summit will be broadcast online in its entirety. Tune into http://hcidc.org throughout the day on Thursday to watch. You may also join the twitter conversation by following the hashtag #cisummit.
Obama Administration officials, health care leaders join together at Innovation Summit
Summit builds on Affordable Care Act, highlights private, public innovations to improve health care quality and lower costs
Obama Administration officials and a breadth of representatives from across the health care system will meet in Washington today for a day-long meeting to explore how they can collaborate and improve the quality of health care while at the same time lowering costs.
The Obama Administration also released a new report today highlighting the success of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Created by the Affordable Care Act, the Innovation Center has already worked to test and support innovative new health care models that can reduce costs and strengthen the quality of health care.
The summit will showcase nearly half a dozen announcements of major new initiatives by leading health care organizations. Among these announcements are new “challenges” to reverse the trend of diabetes, advance the field of Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment, and bolster the battle against HIV/AIDS.
To read the entire HHS Press release issued today (1/26) click here: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/01/20120126a.html
For more information, visit http://www.innovation.cms.gov/summit/.
Year in Review is posted here: http://innovations.cms.gov/documents/pdf/CMMIreport_508.pdf
Although registration to attend the event in person is now closed, the Care Innovations Summit will be broadcast online in its entirety. Tune into http://hcidc.org throughout the day on Thursday to watch. You may also join the twitter conversation by following the hashtag #cisummit.
New Functions of the CMS EHR Information Center
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made changes to its electronic health record (EHR) Information Center Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, based on user feedback. The changes are intended to allow easier and more efficient access to information about the EHR Incentive Program for eligible hospitals, eligible professionals, and critical access hospitals. See the instructions for calling the EHR Information Center, below:
1. To contact the IVR, dial 1-888-734-6433 (primary number) or 888-734-6563 (TTY number).
2. Take advantage of the new options from the main menu by doing the following:
Press 1 for Hot Topics
For information on when registration begins, press 1.
For information on attestation, press 2.
For information on being a dually-eligible hospital, press 3.
For information on registration tips, press 4.
For information on payment time frames, press 5.
For information on important upcoming dates, press 6.
For information on the clinical quality measures (CQM) eReporting pilot, press 7.
For information on HPSA payments, press 8.
Press 2 for Information on NPPES and PECOS password resets
For EPs needing NPPES/PECOS password resets, press 1.
For eligible hospitals needing PECOS password resets, press 2.
Press 0 to speak with an information specialist.
For registration questions, press 1.
For all other questions, press 2.
Press # to repeat the menu
To listen to your available menu options, press #.
EHR Information Center Hours of Operation:
7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
(General information is available on the IVR 24 hours a day, except during planned system maintenance.)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made changes to its electronic health record (EHR) Information Center Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, based on user feedback. The changes are intended to allow easier and more efficient access to information about the EHR Incentive Program for eligible hospitals, eligible professionals, and critical access hospitals. See the instructions for calling the EHR Information Center, below:
1. To contact the IVR, dial 1-888-734-6433 (primary number) or 888-734-6563 (TTY number).
2. Take advantage of the new options from the main menu by doing the following:
Press 1 for Hot Topics
For information on when registration begins, press 1.
For information on attestation, press 2.
For information on being a dually-eligible hospital, press 3.
For information on registration tips, press 4.
For information on payment time frames, press 5.
For information on important upcoming dates, press 6.
For information on the clinical quality measures (CQM) eReporting pilot, press 7.
For information on HPSA payments, press 8.
Press 2 for Information on NPPES and PECOS password resets
For EPs needing NPPES/PECOS password resets, press 1.
For eligible hospitals needing PECOS password resets, press 2.
Press 0 to speak with an information specialist.
For registration questions, press 1.
For all other questions, press 2.
Press # to repeat the menu
To listen to your available menu options, press #.
EHR Information Center Hours of Operation:
7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
(General information is available on the IVR 24 hours a day, except during planned system maintenance.)
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