Meaningful Use FAQ
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).