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Article Content Providers Meaningful Use Stage 2 Final Rule
On August 23, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The rule provides new criteria that eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) must meet to successfully participate in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.  More... Apply Now!
Find out if you are eligible and prepare to apply for the EHR Incentive Program! EHRs can help improve the quality and coordination of care for patients by providing immediate access to their complete and secure health records. It's designed to support your clinic or hospital by providing payments to assist in installing or updating your EHR as well as develop and achieve meaningful use of your system. More... Dr. DeOna Bridgeman, MD
Davies Clinic - Canby, OR
I am a huge proponent of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Implementing EHR at the Davies Clinic has benefited my work as a doctor and created a positive experience for my patients. Of the many advantages, two have especially stood out. First, the EHR allows me to access the data I need, when I need it. More... Dr. John Bowling, MD
Southern Oregon University - Medford, OR
Much of my professional career has really focused on growing people and businesses. I have especially focused on the senior health care industry - where much of the care we provide seniors does not stop in the clinic, but continues at home. This makes having an EHR system vital. More... Dr. Chip Taylor, MD, MPH
OHSU - Portland, OR
It wasn't until I left residency, and went to an isolated clinic overseas, without an EHR, that I fully appreciated how easy, reliable access to data outside the visit really improved my patient care. I'm convinced that my EHR improves my overall efficiency, and allows me to provide better, safer care for my patients. More... Apply Now
Right now, Oregon hospitals and eligible health care providers can apply for federal grants to help them implement and use electronic health records. The goal of the grants is to help providers and hospitals move to secure electronic records, allowing better coordination of care for all.
Applications are now being accepted for program year 2013 for eligible professionals and hospitals. For hospitals, the deadline is December 29, 2013. For eligible professionals, the deadline is March 31, 2014.
If you are applying for the first time, please don't delay! It may take 6-8 weeks for providers to gain access to the EHR Incentive Program application through the Provider Web Portal.
If you have purchased a system or are considering purchasing a system, find out if you're eligible for an incentive payment and apply today.
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How much will I get? This depends on whether you'll be applying as an individual Provider or for a Hospital. You can visit these pages to learn about incentive amounts for each.
What EHR systems are there? There are many systems – we can help you find the right one for your hospital or clinic and guide you on how to get it certified.
Where can I go to find help? O-HITEC is Oregon's Regional Extension Center. They're your best resource for identifying the right EHR system for you, implementing the system, and helping you meet meaningful use.
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