Final Rules Overview by CMS and ONC: Two Slide Sets
Training #1: CMS EHR Incentive Programs and Meaningful Use
Training #2: ONC Temp Certification Process and Certification Standards Final Rule
New Fact Sheets
On July 22, 2010, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sponsored its first educational event with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT on the EHR incentive program and the requirements for meaningful use.
The session offered its audience to “Learn about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs, certification standards, temporary certification process and the requirements for meaningful use in this public conference call. Also hear about local resources regarding EHR adoption.”
Mary Stevens of CMIO, reported on the Webinar in an article published July 25, 2010, which quoted David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health IT, saying ““We’re beginning a revolution the way information is collected, managed, used and purposed for patients in the U.S. healthcare system.”
Training Slide Sets
July 22, 2010 Training CMS EHR Incentive Programs and Meaningful Use Final Rule Slides [PDF, 298KB]
An audio recording for this educational session will be available in August 2010 according to CMS. Additional educational events are planned for August 2010 as well.
Fact Sheets AND FAQs Released by CMS on July 16, 2010.
Fact Sheet: Medicare EHR Incentive Program Final Rule Overview (July 16, 2010)
Fact Sheet: Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Final Rule Overview (July 16, 2010)
Fact Sheet: Meaningful Use Final Rule Overview (July 16, 2010)
Health IT Frequently Asked Questions
Press Release: CMS and ONC Final Rules to Support Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records (July 13, 2010)
Fact Sheet: Electronic Health Records At-a-Glance (July 13, 2010)
