Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT
PBCMS offers resources to inform and support local providers and professionals with the latest health care information and strategies that focus on the delivery of increased access to patient-centered, cost effective, quality care. Below, we have provided information on Cybersecurity and Electronic Health Records in order to ensure your practice runs efficiently.

Certified Health IT Product List
The Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) is the authoritative and comprehensive listing of certified Complete Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and EHR Module(s).Products can be listed on the CHPL after they have been successfully tested by an ATL and certified by an ONC-ACB. Eligible Providers (EPs) and Eligible Hospitals (EHs) must use the CHPL to identify the Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) they used and generate the CMS EHR Certification ID required for meaningful use attestation.
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Cybersecurity
With the majority of medical information transitioning to digital data the need to protect your practice from cyber attacks is crucial. Today, digital information is at greater risk to cyber attacks than ever before. To ensure that their practices and patients are safe, physicians will need to take measures to protect themselves from these types of attacks.

General Information
The Department of Homeland Security is an excellent resource for all your cybersecurity needs. They provide information on how to Combat Cybercrime, Secure Cyber Networks, Cybersecurity and Policy, and information on what you can do to prevent these cyberattacks from happening.
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Cybersecurity Tips
With the large amount of harmful attacks and threats that cyber hackers can perform on a business, it is crucial to learn how to spot and prevent these security breaches before they cause substantial damage. The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team provides information on how to deal with all the different types of viruses, spyware and malware that can cause danger to a practice.
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Cybersecurity Certification
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies has arranged a list of organizations that provide cybersecurity certifications in order to ensure that your practice has qualified individuals looking after it.
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Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Records are digital copies of patient’s records. EHRs allow physicians to efficiently monitor a patient’s progress, improve the quality of care that is being distributed and ultimately reduce patient cost.

General Information
In order to fully understand what Electronic Health Records are comprised of, HealthIT.gov provides a basic overview along with links to additional information such as the Benefits and Advantages of EHRs, EHR Certification and EMR vs. EHR.
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Steps to Implement an EHR Service
HealthIT.gov also provides the steps needed in implementing an EHR service into your practice. These 6 steps include, Assessing Your Practice Readiness, Planning Your Approach, Selecting or Upgrading to a Certified EHR, Conducting Training and Implementing an EHR System, Achieving Meaningful Use, and Continuing Quality Improvement.
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Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provide complete information on EHR Incentive Programs. They also provide information on Clinical Measures, Registration, Meaningful Use, Certified EHR Technology and a wide list of other options.
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SFL Regional Extension Center

The South Florida Regional Extension Center is an acknowledged leader in navigating health care providers through the complexities of health information technology. The SFREC is a non-profit vendor neutral organization that provides assistance and guidance to healthcare professionals in selecting, implementing and attesting to Meaningful Use of their electronic Health Records.
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Meaningful Use

The South Florida Regional Extension Center provides an overview of everything that physicians will need to know regarding EHR and Meaningful Use. Within the link, you will find information on Provider Eligibility, Incentive Payments, and Meaningful Use Requirements.
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ePrescribing
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contains information on the policy changes that are occurring for ePrescriptions. Within their website, you will find information on Adopted Standards and Transactions, Medicare Incentives, and ePrescribing Incentive Programs.
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