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“Two key new areas of interoperability are required to achieve ‘08 certification,” said Mark Leavitt, M.D., Ph.D., chair, CCHIT. “First, ambulatory EHRs must be capable of advanced electronic prescribing functions so physicians can qualify for bonuses under Medicare’s new incentive program. Second, EHRs must be able to send and receive an electronic patient summary. These and other new criteria will ensure that certified health IT products help improve quality, safety and efficiency while protecting the privacy of health information.”
In the third year of the program’s operation, the criteria and testing have been significantly updated again to provide physicians with more assurance that certified products will meet their needs for functionality, interoperability and security. The Commission added 19 criteria to the 200 required in 2007. Those changes were focused on the ability to exchange patient information with other systems. A CCHIT Certified 08 Ambulatory EHR ensures:
- Additional electronic prescribing features: access to the patient’s medication history, formulary, and eligibility.
- Better and safer medication dosing, adjusted for patient weight and other factors.
- Better ability to prevent adverse reactions due to drug interactions or allergies.
- Use of standard formats to exchange basic patient information for continuity of care.
- Enhanced ability to view X-rays and other diagnostic images.
- Better management of patient consents and authorizations.
- Increased use of standard formats when receiving and storing laboratory results.
“Technology is a tremendous key enabler for healthcare improvement and we’re proud that InteGreat EHR Version 6.3 has conditionally met the high standards required by the Certification Committee. We remain dedicated to our mission of helping our physicians improve outcomes for the health populations they serve,” said Steve Ura, Chief Technology Officer. “Over the next five years, we look forward to helping our clients achieve financial benefits available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with our products and services, and more importantly, to realize the rewards of providing better care. Our primary goal is to provide physicians with the very best practice management, electronic health records, and patient health record tools in the industry. Providing technologies such as InteGreat’s browser-based application is a vital component to MED3OOO’s ‘M360′ strategy. Our strategy encompasses not only our products and services, but also gives our clients access to a 360-degree offering of healthcare solutions. Through revenue cycle management, technology and other healthcare management services, we provide a full-circle perspective on health information so that each can improve access, cost, and quality to their delivery of healthcare in their communities. To this end, we will ensure that the InteGreat suite of products continues to expand all of the features and functions included in future CCHIT certification requirements as well as additional capabilities which enhance the physicians’ technology at the point of care.”
The CCHIT Certified “seal of approval” for EHR products provides a consensus-based, government-recognized benchmark for ambulatory EHR products. By looking to products with the CCHIT Certified seal, physicians and other providers can reduce their risk in selecting an EHR product, allowing them to focus their evaluation on the special needs of their practices.
About InteGreat
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InteGreat is the technology division of MED3OOO. Designed with state-of-the-art architecture using browser-based technology, the flexible and easy-to-use InteGreat EHR solution is employed by over 13,000 users to improve clinical and operational outcomes. It adapts to clinical workflows with the highest degree of physician acceptance. InteGreat EHR automates common physician activities, including prescribing, capturing charges, ordering lab tests, viewing results, and documenting clinical encounters. InteGreat EHR uses MEDCIN to document visits and is fully HIPAA compliant. For more information, please visit http://www.InteGreatEHR.com
About MED3OOO
MED3OOO is a national leader in advancing healthcare management and technologies focused on improving performance and adding value to the delivery of healthcare. MED3OOO’s vision is to be considered a “premier operations partner” for physicians, hospitals, employers, and municipalities throughout the U.S. Founded in 1995, MED3OOO provides services to over 15,000 physicians and has become one of the largest and most advanced private management, technology, and information management companies in the United States. For more information, please contact Karla Sartori, MED3OOO Corporate Marketing at 412-937-8887 or Karla_Sartori@MED3000.com
About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT(R)) is a private, nonprofit organization that has been named by the federal government as the Recognized Certification Body for health information technology. Its mission is to accelerate the adoption of health information technology by creating a credible, sustainable certification program. The certification requirements are based on widely accepted industry standards and involve the work of hundreds of expert volunteers and input from a variety of stakeholders throughout the healthcare industry. More information on CCHIT and CCHIT Certified(R) products is available at http://www.cchit.org and at http://www.ehrdecisions.com.
“CCHIT(R)” and “CCHIT Certified(R)” are registered marks of the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology.
Other press releases from MED3OOO Inc.
- MED3OOO Appoints Hillary Harlan as Chief Compliance Officer - December 14th, 2009
- Golden Valley Medical Selects InteGreat EHR - November 23rd, 2009
- Sun Life Family Health Center Adopts InteGreat EHR(TM) for Implementation of Browser-Based EHR - September 24th, 2009
- Rex Healthcare Laboratory Selects PSA, LLC, a MED3OOO Company, as Their Billing Service Provider - August 20th, 2009
- Family Healthcare Network Selects InteGreat EHR for Deployment of Browser-Based EHR - April 22nd, 2009
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Phone: 412-937-8887 ext. 325
Email: Karla_Sartori@MED3000.com
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