We understand that there is much for physicians to know and comprehend about healthcare reform. And we can appreciate that it’s one of multiple topics on your mind. That’s why we’ve created this Reform Resource Center. Consider it your online guide for timely healthcare reform topics.
Beyond Meaningful Use
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is incenting physicians and hospitals to use certified EHRs in a “meaningful way,” ie, to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of delivering healthcare, and to ensure adequate privacy, among other things. GMA can help you go beyond Meaningful Use.
Regional Extension Centers
Did you know that over 50 federally-funded centers have been formed around the country for the purpose of helping physician practices demonstrate Meaningful Use? They’re called Regional Extension Centers (RECs).
PQRI
Some of the data captured as a matter of course with your GMA EHR are the same data required for P4P programs such as the Physician Reporting Quality Initiative (PQRI). This means you can tap into CMS PQRI bonuses without implementing extra reporting measures—your EHR is all you need.
Medical Home
“Medical home” is a patient-centric model of care whereby a virtual network of physicians and providers can share and access information about a patient, with the intention of having a central source for the patient’s record in order to better coordinate care. Your EHR is a primary element.