2010 January | Bobs Blog

10 FAQ’s about the ARRA and Meaningful Use

Below are the 10 most commonly asked questions by our physicians about the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, federal reimbursements for physicians, and meaningful use.

1. How much is the federal government going to reimburse me for using a certified electronic health record?

2. Who is eligible for these reimbursements?

3. When will these ARRA programs start?

4. How will I get paid from Medicare/Medicaid?

5. When will the check come?

6. How will my reimbursement be calculated?

7. Will all electronic health records qualify me for the reimbursement?

8. Does owning a “certified” EHR guarantee that I will receive the stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?

9. What does “Meaningful Use” mean and how do I prove it?

10. Lastly, how will these reimbursements be distributed over a 5 or 6 year period?

To view a helpful PDF with all these answers and more please click here…

Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Information Technology | rloughlin January 28, 2010 | Comments (1)

The basic measures of EHR use that will define "Meaningful Use"

“Meaningful Use” has been nothing if not a controversial topic as of late in the medical community. What exactly will define “meaningful use” is still a very fluid topic but HHS has provided us a step in the right direction by releasing some of its basic criteria.

Below is a list of specific measures for EHR use that physicians MUST achieve before they can become eligable for any type of federal reimbursment.

To view a helpful PDF with a list of the specific measures of EHR use please click here….

If you have any further questions regard EHR’s or the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act please feel free to contact Ryan Loughlin of Medical Management Strategies at rloughlin@mmsofslo.com

Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Information Technology | rloughlin January 20, 2010 | Comments (0)