Difference between revisions of "Meaningful Use FAQ"
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| − | '''Q: | + | '''Q: In regards to Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) how will the total amount of orders be measured for an eligible provider, namely, how will paper order requisitions be quantified?''' |
| − | '''Q: | + | '''Q: Will existing data-exchanges to/from the EHR be required to be compliant with the latest HL7 specifications?''' |
| − | '''Q: | + | '''Q: If a state immunization registry does not have integration capabilities, yet organizations in that state have capabilities to test and demonstrate a data-exchange from/to the registry to/from the EHR, will the organization meet the meaningful use requirement by default?''' |
| − | '''Q: | + | '''Q: How will organizations exhibit and communicate meaningful use to HHS/CMS/ONC?''' |
| − | '''Q: | + | '''Q: Given the heavy investment for organizations to implement contingency plans - namely downtime solutions - is it reasonable to reward for demonstrated exhibition as this ensures continuity of care for the patient in the event of disaster?''' |
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| + | '''Q: Who is eligible for Meaningful Use reimbursements'''<br> | ||
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| + | A: Medicare defines an “eligible professional” as | ||
| + | *Doctor of medicine/osteopathy | ||
| + | *Doctor of dental surgery/medicine | ||
| + | *Doctor of podiatric medicine | ||
| + | *Doctor of optometry | ||
| + | *Chiropractor. | ||
| + | Medicaid defines an “eligible professional” as | ||
| + | *Physicians | ||
| + | *Dentists | ||
| + | *Certified nurse midwives | ||
| + | *Nurse practitioners | ||
| + | *Physician’s assistants in a FQHC or RCH (that is so led by a physician assistant). | ||
Revision as of 15:06, 11 February 2010
Q: In regards to Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) how will the total amount of orders be measured for an eligible provider, namely, how will paper order requisitions be quantified?
Q: Will existing data-exchanges to/from the EHR be required to be compliant with the latest HL7 specifications?
Q: If a state immunization registry does not have integration capabilities, yet organizations in that state have capabilities to test and demonstrate a data-exchange from/to the registry to/from the EHR, will the organization meet the meaningful use requirement by default?
Q: How will organizations exhibit and communicate meaningful use to HHS/CMS/ONC?
Q: Given the heavy investment for organizations to implement contingency plans - namely downtime solutions - is it reasonable to reward for demonstrated exhibition as this ensures continuity of care for the patient in the event of disaster?
Q: Who is eligible for Meaningful Use reimbursements
A: Medicare defines an “eligible professional” as
- Doctor of medicine/osteopathy
- Doctor of dental surgery/medicine
- Doctor of podiatric medicine
- Doctor of optometry
- Chiropractor.
Medicaid defines an “eligible professional” as
- Physicians
- Dentists
- Certified nurse midwives
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician’s assistants in a FQHC or RCH (that is so led by a physician assistant).