Meaningful Use of EHRs: First Steps To Improved Patient Outcomes www.ciscohealthpath.com Jointly sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.
Learn How to Achieve Meaningful Use In Your Practice With New Online Education In 1997, Cisco launched what is now its largest corporate social responsibility program, Cisco Networking Academy, which delivers information and communications technology (ICT) education in over 165 countries and serves approximately 1 million students each year. Now in partnership with leading physician experts, Cisco continues to innovate by offering new online education for clinicians. www.ciscohealthpath.com 2
About The Curriculum Meaningful Use of EHRs: First Steps to Improved Patient Outcomes is modular, self- paced curriculum composed of two online courses designed to help clinicians quickly understand meaningful use requirements and learn how to structure an EHR system within a healthcare environment. Authored in partnership with Dr. Chip Taylor, Medical Director of the O- HITEC Regional Extension Center in Oregon, the curriculum features practical healthcare scenarios that efficiently illustrate EHR applications for clinicians in real world environments. Healthcare professionals from small to medium sized medical practices will especially benefit from these learning activities. Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians and registered nurses involved in the implementation of EHRs in a clinical practice setting. Educational Objectives These courses will help you to: Describe meaningful use requirements Employ an EHR system in your practice Distinguish what aspects of your practice will require digital adaptation Explain what metrics are needed to achieve meaningful use Course One Meaningful Use: Qualifying for Incentives details how the integration of EHRs can improve patient outcomes, lower costs and reduce inefficiencies by making the transition from traditional, paper- based healthcare systems. It explains the HITECH legislation and Medicare and Medicaid incentive programs as well as the three stages of meaningful use. This course is perfectly suited to help clinicians and teams understand the reasons for EHR adoption. Topics include: New Legislation for Transformation HITECH Act Stages of Meaningful Use Qualifying for Incentive Programs Stage 1 Meaningful Use Criteria Stage 1 Core Measures Stage 1 Menu Measures www.ciscohealthpath.com 3
About The Curriculum Course Two Meaningful Use: Making the Transition to a Certified EHR System discusses the steps to transitioning to a certified EHR system and achieving meaningful use. This includes selecting an appropriate, certified EHR product, readjusting workflows, determining how to input and use data within the EHR system, and determining potential impacts on patient and business operations. Topics include: How Do I Get To Meaningful Use Implementing a New EHR system Certifying an Existing EHR system Analyzing Requirements for EHR System Preparing for Meaningful Use Curriculum Specifics: Offers flexible, self- paced learning at www.ciscohealthpath.com Unlimited access to the courses for 3 months after enrollment $30 individual license fee per course ($60 for both courses) Up to 1.5 CME/CNE credits per course (up to 3 CME/CNE credits for both courses) Volume discounts available for group purchase Course launched October 22, 2010, expires July 6, 2012 System Requirements: of the online post- test and activity evaluation form www.ciscohealthpath.com w t.com 4
The Meaningful Use Regulation In February 2009, The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) was signed into law by the federal government. HITECH provides funding to clinicians through Medicare and Medicaid, to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology, starting with the implementation of the electronic health record (EHR). In order to qualify for incentive payments, eligible clinicians and hospitals must demonstrate meaningful use of the EHR system by satisfying a set of healthcare delivery objectives, as outlined by the federal government. Fulfilling these federal milestones signifies an essential starting point on the path to adopt or upgrade certified EHR technology. The goal of the meaningful use regulation is to initiate the creation of a nationwide, interoperable healthcare network that empowers healthcare providers to exchange patient data in real- time. Connected healthcare communities who share patient data through the use of an EHR system will facilitate improved patient outcomes and decreased operating costs, influencing streamlined efficiencies throughout the entire network. www.ciscohealthpath.com w hpath.com 5
Enroll Today and Begin The Journey Whether you already have EHRs in your practice or are just starting implementation, this curriculum can help you quickly gain the knowledge you need to streamline your IT environment and meet the meaningful use guidelines. The enrollment process takes just a few minutes. To register, or learn more, visit www.ciscohealthpath.com. Jointly sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Cisco HealthPath. Physician Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Cisco HealthPath. The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Continuing Education Credit Designation This educational activity for 3.0 contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Accreditation Statement Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information 6