I recently posted on the confusion around the meaningful use Core Measure that requires the “capability to exchange key clinical information”. At that time there was still uncertainty as to exactly what was meant by the term “electronically exchange”. Transport standards — including email — were never defined and the certification of this module by ONC-ATCBs involved various forms of transmission. Finally, this matter has been clarified with the following statement from CMS:
“An eligible professional, eligible hospital, or critical access hospital may use any means of electronic transmission according to any transport standard(s) (SMTP, FTP, REST, SOAP, etc.) regardless of whether it was included by an EHR technology developer as part of the certified EHR technology in the eligible professional’s, eligible hospital’s, or critical access hospital’s possession.”
So there you have it. Various forms of transport, including secure email, are acceptable.
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Jim Tate is known as the most experienced authority on the CMS Meaningful Use (MU) audit and appeal process. As one hospital CEO stated, “we were notified by CMS that the adverse audit decision was being overturned and we did not have to return the 2011 EHR Incentive Payment. I would recommend the services of Mr. Tate and EMR Advocate in the event your facility is notified that it will be subject to a Meaningful Use audit or your facility is audited, or you have an adverse outcome and need to file an appeal." He blogs at Meaningful Use Audits. If you are a hospital with a question about the MU audit and appeal process, email him at: [email protected]
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