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Tuesday, June 16, 2009—

For a simple easy to use EMR program you can download and install MREM.

MREM (Medical Records Electronic Manager) is a simple program and very easy to install and use.  

 

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If you are tired of waiting and need to get answers to questions regarding Electronic Medical Records (EMR), contact us Medical Computer Networks.  We have the experience of successfully integrating eClinicalWorks our preferred PMS & EMR program.

 

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On February 17, the world of healthcare information technology changed dramatically when President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including the HITECH section.  There is now more than $50 billion devoted to healthcare IT over the next several years. A provider can gain up to $60,000 from incentives alone.

 

On this site, you can learn everything about the Act through our educational dedicated resources. Most importantly, you can learn about the automation opportunities as they affect you and what you need to consider next, so that you may begin to act now.

 

Stimulus Details

Over $29 billion has been dedicated to healthcare information technology in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that Congress has passed.

 

$29 Billion Stimulus Breakdown:

· $2B for HIT infrastructure, especially HIE

· $17.2B Medicare/Medicaid incentives to doctors and hospitals for “meaningful” use of certified HIT (net after government projected savings)

· $4.7B for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

· $2.5B for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program

· $1.1B for comparative effectiveness grants from AHRQ, NIH, and HHS- does automation improve care

· $1.5B for the community health centers through the Health Resources and Services Administration;

· $500M for the Social Security Administration;

· $85M for the Indian Health Service; and

· $50M for the Veterans Benefits Administration

· Assorted “pockets” of HIT funding in state and community funding allotments.

$29.6B IN TOTAL (not counting local funding)

Note: There is actually another $20B for Medicare Incentives before government calculations for savings. The real total for Health IT is about $50 B.)

 

Meaningful Use of certified EHR technology:

For physicians to take advantage of incentives, they must be able to demonstrate “meaningful use” of health information technology:

The EHR is being used to e-prescribe

The EHR is connected to provide electronic exchange of health information to improve quality and promote care coordination

The EHR is able to report on clinical quality measures as specified by the Secretary

Medicare / Medicaid Incentives

Medicare incentives start at $44K for a 5 year cycle.

Medicaid incentives range up to $65K with a 30% minimum payer base to qualify.

Minimum for Medicare participation- must bill 125% of total incentive over the 5 year period of incentive distribution.

Penalties start in January 1,  2015 for Medicare Providers

Medicare Incentives Schedule
Year	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	Total
1-4	$18K	$12K	$8K	$4K	$2K		$44K
1-4		$18K	$12K	$8K	$4K	$2K	$44K
1-4			$15K	$12K	$8K	$4K	$39K
2-4				$12K	$8K	$4K	$24K
No Pay							$0
No Pay							$0

 

Medicaid Incentives Schedule
(subject to state approval, 30% Medicaid mix and with limitations for providers already using health information technology)
2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	Total
$25K	$10K	$10K	$10K	$10K				$65K
	$25K	$10K	$10K	$10K	$10K			$65K
		$25K	$10K	$10K	$10K	$10K		$65K
			$25K	$10K	$10K	$10K	$10K	$65K
				$25K	$10K	$10K	$10K	$55K
					$25K	$10K	$10K	$45K

 

 

Stimulus Funding

Purchasing EHR just got a little easier…
Medical Computer Networks’ seasoned team professionals can provide guidance and assistance to help you leverage funding opportunities.

Find out how the Economic Stimulus bill can help you and what you need to do to obtain funding.

MC-Networks can help you:

· Identify appropriate software opportunities that maximize funding resources

· Complete the necessary applications

· Monitor the progress of implementation

· Begin your EMR purchasing plans

· Develop contingency purchase plans

· Prepare you to react quickly

 

The MC-Networks team has successfully assisted clients throughout the years with EMR and assistance for their technology projects.

 

Not a Medical Computer Networks Client?
If you are not a client now, but are willing to commit to a our IT system, we can provide the same services to you that we provide to our clients.

 

Interested?
You may reach us through our contact page to learn how we can help, or submit comments or questions to stimulus@mc-networks.net.

 

 

 

Notice: This is provided to you for informational purposes only. Nothing on these pages is or should be used as a substitute for professional advice of any kind. You should seek such advice solely from attorneys, accountants, compliance or other professionals you retain to advise you.