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Frequently Asked Questions
Meaningful Use
Q: If an eligible professional (EP) is unable to meet the measure of a Meaningful Use objective because it is outside of the scope of his or her practice, will the EP be excluded from meeting the measure of that objective under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs?
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Q: To meet the meaningful use objective "capability to exchange key clinical information" for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, can different providers of care (e.g., physicians, hospitals, etc.) share EHR technology and successfully meet this objective?
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Q: For the meaningful use objective of "capability to exchange key clinical information" in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, what forms of electronic transmission can be used to meet the measure of the objective?
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Q: If my certified EHR technology only includes the capability to submit information to an immunization registry using the HL7 2.3.1 standard but the immunization registry only accepts information formatted in the HL7 2.5.1 or some other standard, will I qualify for an exclusion because the immunization registry does not have the capacity to receive the information electronically? What if the immunization registry has a waiting list or is unable to test for other reasons but can accept information formatted in HL7 2.3.1, is that still a valid exclusion?
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Q: What is the reporting period for eligible professionals (EPs) participating in the electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs?
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Q: I am an eligible professional (EP) for whom none of the core, alternate core, or additional clinical quality measures adopted for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive programs apply. Am I exempt from reporting on all clinical quality measures?
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Q: I am an eligible professional (EP) who has successfully attested for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, so why haven't I received my incentive payment yet?
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Q: Does the person who completes the registration for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs need to be the same person who completes the attestation?
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Q: How do I know if my electronic health record (EHR) system is certified? How can I get my EHR system certified?
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Q: The meaningful use standards for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program require interoperability. Who will pay for ensuring connectivity between physician practices and hospitals? Will there be federal guidance, or will this be hashed out at a local/community level?
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Massachusetts Infographics
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Health Information Exchange
The Massachusetts HIway, first statewide Health Information Exchange in Massachusetts, enables the electronic movement of health related information among diverse organizations. Read more.
Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Program
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)/MassHealth has partnered with the Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) to administer key components of the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Payment Program. Read more.
Regional Extension Center
The Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) is one of sixty-two federally-designated Regional Extension Centers (REC) and is the designated REC for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Read more.