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.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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
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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
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
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.)
Friday, January 27, 2012
The HIMSS12 Preview Edition is Now Available Online!
The HIMSS12 Agenda has a plethora of thought-leading and engaging events surrounding health IT. Go beyond the agenda and discover the value of HIMSS12 offerings in the articles of the HIMSS12 Preview Edition.
Download/View .pdf
In this preview, learn about the education programs, from pre-conference workshops and symposia to specialty programs and 300-plus education sessions focused on the industry’s hottest topics: Meaningful Use, ICD-10, mobile health, connecting with consumers, business intelligence, interoperability and more. Also, get the latest details on the world's largest and most respected 1,100-plus company exhibition.
While you are planning your HIMSS12 navigation, be sure to engage and connect with other HIMSS12 attendees by RSVPing to the official event page on LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/rt6ufB
What events, programs, or social engagements are you looking forward to most?
We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
The HIMSS12 Agenda has a plethora of thought-leading and engaging events surrounding health IT. Go beyond the agenda and discover the value of HIMSS12 offerings in the articles of the HIMSS12 Preview Edition.
Download/View .pdf
In this preview, learn about the education programs, from pre-conference workshops and symposia to specialty programs and 300-plus education sessions focused on the industry’s hottest topics: Meaningful Use, ICD-10, mobile health, connecting with consumers, business intelligence, interoperability and more. Also, get the latest details on the world's largest and most respected 1,100-plus company exhibition.
While you are planning your HIMSS12 navigation, be sure to engage and connect with other HIMSS12 attendees by RSVPing to the official event page on LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/rt6ufB
What events, programs, or social engagements are you looking forward to most?
We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
Friday, January 20, 2012
AMA Releases Health IT Tutorials for Physician Practices
The AMA released three online educational tutorials today to help physician practices better implement health information technology (health IT).
This series of short video tutorials feature downloadable tools and best practices about health IT for physician practices. The tutorials will provide physicians with guidance on how they might better use health IT in their practices. The three tutorials cover ePrescribing, pre-visit planning and point-of-care documentation. The first tutorial explains the value of ePrescribing and the quality, safety, and efficiency of ePrescribing compared to handwritten prescriptions.
The pre-visit planning tutorial will help physician practices to establish a pre-visit planning structure that provides full patient information to the physician before the patient arrives. This can create new efficiencies that will allow more time for patient-physician interaction and shorter patient wait times. The point-of-care documentation tutorial addresses decisions regarding the type of hardware used during an office visit. The tutorial also helps physician practices understand the type and format of information that should be entered during a visit.
To view the tutorials, visit www.ama-cmeonline.com/health_it_workflow.
These activities have been certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
AMA
The AMA released three online educational tutorials today to help physician practices better implement health information technology (health IT).
This series of short video tutorials feature downloadable tools and best practices about health IT for physician practices. The tutorials will provide physicians with guidance on how they might better use health IT in their practices. The three tutorials cover ePrescribing, pre-visit planning and point-of-care documentation. The first tutorial explains the value of ePrescribing and the quality, safety, and efficiency of ePrescribing compared to handwritten prescriptions.
The pre-visit planning tutorial will help physician practices to establish a pre-visit planning structure that provides full patient information to the physician before the patient arrives. This can create new efficiencies that will allow more time for patient-physician interaction and shorter patient wait times. The point-of-care documentation tutorial addresses decisions regarding the type of hardware used during an office visit. The tutorial also helps physician practices understand the type and format of information that should be entered during a visit.
To view the tutorials, visit www.ama-cmeonline.com/health_it_workflow.
These activities have been certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
AMA
Saturday, December 31, 2011
HIMSS eNurse Mentoring Program
Once again, HIMSS, is leading the way for sharing HIT guidance. SV
Welcome to the eNurse Mentoring Program, developed in collaboration between HIMSS Career Services and HIMSS Nursing Informatics. This program will give our members the opportunity to become connected to nationally recognized leaders in nursing. If you have a question you would like to ask our mentors pertaining to career growth and advancement and looking for possible insights into processes and thoughts not otherwise found in the health IT arena please submit your question to: hfigge@himss.org. A new question will be posted monthly.
By creating this eNurse Mentoring Program, HIMSS Professional Development Career Services strives to strengthen our members' abilities to connect to industry leaders focusing on nursing leadership, healthcare IT and management systems for HIMSS members at various stages of their health IT careers.
Once again, HIMSS, is leading the way for sharing HIT guidance. SV
Welcome to the eNurse Mentoring Program, developed in collaboration between HIMSS Career Services and HIMSS Nursing Informatics. This program will give our members the opportunity to become connected to nationally recognized leaders in nursing. If you have a question you would like to ask our mentors pertaining to career growth and advancement and looking for possible insights into processes and thoughts not otherwise found in the health IT arena please submit your question to: hfigge@himss.org. A new question will be posted monthly.
By creating this eNurse Mentoring Program, HIMSS Professional Development Career Services strives to strengthen our members' abilities to connect to industry leaders focusing on nursing leadership, healthcare IT and management systems for HIMSS members at various stages of their health IT careers.
Monday, December 19, 2011
NYS Designated Phase I Medicaid Health Homes
On November 1, 2011, the NYSDOH received 61 Health Home applications to serve the ten counties in Phase 1. All applications were reviewed by a broad multidisciplinary team representing many perspectives including the NYS Department of Health's Offices of Health Insurance Programs, Health Information Technology and the AIDS Institute; the NYS Office of Mental Health; the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services; and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Twenty-one applicants are being conditionally approved as Phase 1 Medicaid Health Homes. The contingent approved Health Homes are by region:
Bronx
Montefiore Medical Center (establishing the Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network) with Acacia Network; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Morris Heights Health Center; St. Barnabas Hospital; & Union Community Health Center
NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation + MetroPlus Health Plan
Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care + Institute for Family Health; Argus Community; Help PSI Inc.; Urban Health Plan, Inc.; & Community Healthcare Network
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center + CBC/FEGS Health and Human Services System, Inc., IHealth/Help PSI Inc.; Bronxworks; Allmed Medical Centers; Corinthian IPA, Essen Medical.
Brooklyn
Maimonides Medical Center + Lutheran Medical Center; Institute for Community Living; FEGS Health and Human Services System, Inc.; Visiting Nurse Service of New York; First to Care Home Care; Jewish Board of Family and Children Services; Promoting Specialized Care and Health; Center for Urban and Community Services
NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation + MetroPlus Health Plan
Community Health Care Network
Institute for Community Living + Coordinated Behavioral Care, Inc.
Long Island /Nassau
North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System + LI Federally Qualified Health Center (LIFQHC) and Nassau University Medical Center (NuHealth)
FEGS Health and Human Services System, Inc. + Nassau County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services
Schenectady
Visiting Nurse Service of Schenectady County, Inc. + Ellis Hospital; Hometown Health Center; Capital District Physicians Health Plan
Northern Region (Clinton, Essex, Fhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifranklin, Hamilton, Warren, Washington cos.)
Adirondack Health Institute, Inc. + Hudson Headwaters Health Network; Community Partners, Inc.; & Adirondack Health
Glens Falls Hospital + Capital District Physicians Health Plan
View the full list of network partners by region and/or county.
On November 1, 2011, the NYSDOH received 61 Health Home applications to serve the ten counties in Phase 1. All applications were reviewed by a broad multidisciplinary team representing many perspectives including the NYS Department of Health's Offices of Health Insurance Programs, Health Information Technology and the AIDS Institute; the NYS Office of Mental Health; the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services; and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Twenty-one applicants are being conditionally approved as Phase 1 Medicaid Health Homes. The contingent approved Health Homes are by region:
Bronx
Montefiore Medical Center (establishing the Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network) with Acacia Network; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Morris Heights Health Center; St. Barnabas Hospital; & Union Community Health Center
NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation + MetroPlus Health Plan
Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care + Institute for Family Health; Argus Community; Help PSI Inc.; Urban Health Plan, Inc.; & Community Healthcare Network
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center + CBC/FEGS Health and Human Services System, Inc., IHealth/Help PSI Inc.; Bronxworks; Allmed Medical Centers; Corinthian IPA, Essen Medical.
Brooklyn
Maimonides Medical Center + Lutheran Medical Center; Institute for Community Living; FEGS Health and Human Services System, Inc.; Visiting Nurse Service of New York; First to Care Home Care; Jewish Board of Family and Children Services; Promoting Specialized Care and Health; Center for Urban and Community Services
NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation + MetroPlus Health Plan
Community Health Care Network
Institute for Community Living + Coordinated Behavioral Care, Inc.
Long Island /Nassau
North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System + LI Federally Qualified Health Center (LIFQHC) and Nassau University Medical Center (NuHealth)
FEGS Health and Human Services System, Inc. + Nassau County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services
Schenectady
Visiting Nurse Service of Schenectady County, Inc. + Ellis Hospital; Hometown Health Center; Capital District Physicians Health Plan
Northern Region (Clinton, Essex, Fhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifranklin, Hamilton, Warren, Washington cos.)
Adirondack Health Institute, Inc. + Hudson Headwaters Health Network; Community Partners, Inc.; & Adirondack Health
Glens Falls Hospital + Capital District Physicians Health Plan
View the full list of network partners by region and/or county.
Friday, December 09, 2011
Disruptive Technology Leadership: From EHRs to iPads
Kristopher P. Kusche, M.Eng., CISSP, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Vice President, Information Services - Technology Management
Albany Medical Center
Friday, December 9th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 - 1:00 PM Central
A review for IT executives of the adoption of disruptive technologies, measuring the impacts of such adoption, and an experience-based methodology of managing the process:
• Understanding disruptive technologies and the drivers of need/desire;
• Measure the benefits and challenges of adopting disruptive technologies;
• Identify management strategies around adopting disruptive technologies; and
• Review disruptive technologies on the HIT horizon.
Registration Link
Kristopher P. Kusche, M.Eng., CISSP, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Vice President, Information Services - Technology Management
Albany Medical Center
Friday, December 9th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 - 1:00 PM Central
A review for IT executives of the adoption of disruptive technologies, measuring the impacts of such adoption, and an experience-based methodology of managing the process:
• Understanding disruptive technologies and the drivers of need/desire;
• Measure the benefits and challenges of adopting disruptive technologies;
• Identify management strategies around adopting disruptive technologies; and
• Review disruptive technologies on the HIT horizon.
Registration Link
Sunday, December 04, 2011
CDPHP adds additional funding to help Specialists adopt EHRs
Insurer's Dollars Push Specialists onto EHR Highway
N.Y. health insurer adds $1 million to the pot to help specialists implement electronic health records, qualify for Meaningful Use, and use health information exchange
November 25, 2011
Information Week
By Nicole Lewis
http://informationweek.com/news/healthcare/interoperability/232200150
Brief:
Article reports that a health insurance provider, Capital District Physicians Health Plan, is providing $1 million to help 800 specialists within its network to implement health IT. Article mentions that the funding will go to pay for consultation services to help specialists select EHRs, attest to Meaningful Use, and connect to an HIE. Article includes comments from Dr. Bruce Nash, senior VP of medical affairs and CMO at CDPHP, who says that this funding is necessary because specialists are a critical piece to making an HIE work by connecting them to primary care providers.
Insurer's Dollars Push Specialists onto EHR Highway
N.Y. health insurer adds $1 million to the pot to help specialists implement electronic health records, qualify for Meaningful Use, and use health information exchange
November 25, 2011
Information Week
By Nicole Lewis
http://informationweek.com/news/healthcare/interoperability/232200150
Brief:
Article reports that a health insurance provider, Capital District Physicians Health Plan, is providing $1 million to help 800 specialists within its network to implement health IT. Article mentions that the funding will go to pay for consultation services to help specialists select EHRs, attest to Meaningful Use, and connect to an HIE. Article includes comments from Dr. Bruce Nash, senior VP of medical affairs and CMO at CDPHP, who says that this funding is necessary because specialists are a critical piece to making an HIE work by connecting them to primary care providers.
Monday, November 28, 2011
New York State Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
Information about the program can be found at www.emedny.org
The NY Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Support Team can be reached at hit@health.state.ny.us, or 800-278-3960. The MEIPASS HelpDesk can be reached at 877-646-5410.
Information about the program can be found at www.emedny.org
The NY Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Support Team can be reached at hit@health.state.ny.us, or 800-278-3960. The MEIPASS HelpDesk can be reached at 877-646-5410.
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