Many hospitals, clinics, and offices have been rushing out to implement an EMR to qualify for funding from the government through ARRA. Just because this is a requirement from the government does not mean it will be easy to convince everyone in your organization to use the new system. One objective of meaningful use is to ensure the system integrates and provides a…

As we continue the journey for Stage 1 ARRA, if you have not filled out an application, you will need to register on the CMS website at http://www.cms.gov - they have a handy guide to walk you through the process. Registration help is available Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm all time zones at 888-734-6433. You must be signed up in PECOS (Provider enrollment chain and ownership system) for Medicare before you will be in an…

By now everyone in the healthcare industry has heard about meaningful use. A lot of hospitals have met the requirements for Stage 1 and are well into planning Stage 2 and how they will meet those requirements. I will be writing a short series on my understanding and opinions of ARRA. It is hard to believe there are hospitals that still do not have an EMR system…