It might be useful to have a Forum just on Meaningful Use. Not so much to editorialize its merits, or lack of it, but more so as a resource for practices who have decided to pursue it.
If anyone could clarify 3 of the 15 Core Objectives below, it would be appreciated:
? "Report clinical quality measures to CMS or state"
Does not really specify how this is to be done. How can this be sent via AC? I submit G codes for PQRI, e-prescribing use via separate Practice Management software, not thru AC.
? "Electronically exchange key clinical information among providers and patient authorized entities"
The explanation provided by the guide indicated that there should be at least one test of this capability during the reporting period. Does our interface with Quest and LabCorp fulfill this requirement?
? "Implement one clinical decision support rule and track compliance with the rule"
The definition provided specifically excludes drug-drug and drug-allergy interaction alerts.What are other good examples of clinical decision support rules? Eye and Foot exams for diabetics?
The Attestation Form that is to be submitted asks for Numerators and Denominators for appropriate measures . A quick glance at the AC MU module indicates the percentages already computed. Can AC provide the raw data?
RodT
