Meaningful Use Core Measure

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Accuracy of meaningful use reporting called into question

The ability of ONC-ATCB certified EHRs to accurately generate meaningful use data is being brought into question. A complete certified EHR must be able to “electronically record the numerator and denominator and generate a report including the numerator, denominator, and resulting percentage associated with each applicable meaningful use measure.” This module,  Automate Measure Calculation,  generates […]

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Meaningful Use and documenting patient vital signs

Sometimes things are not what they seem and what may appear simple is complex upon closer examination. A case in point: meaningful use objective for vital signs. The documentation of vital signs is a required core measure for  meaningful use  and the CMS EHR Incentives for eligible professionals (EP). The measure is very clear: “For […]

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Exchange of Clinical Information for Meaningful Use

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 […]