LOS ANGELES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MedInformatix, an innovator in radiology information systems (RIS) electronic health records (EHR), and an established technology brand known for providing real-time real-impact data and workflow EHR solutions to the healthcare industry, announced today that its award-winning Version 7.6 has received Stage 2 Meaningful Use certification under guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The system is certified as a Complete EHR including all 64 clinical quality measures (CQM’s).
“We are thrilled to be among the first in our industry to achieve Stage 2 Meaningful Use certification,” said Tom McGonigle, Chief Executive Officer of MedInformatix. “To obtain certification at this early stage of the process speaks to our commitment in supporting our clients through all stages of meaningful use. This also provides the maximum amount of time for imaging centers still looking to begin Meaningful Use in 2014.”
The certification comes after MedInformatix completed a rigorous certification process administered by Drummond Group, a designated Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB). Drummond works closely with healthcare software providers across the country to certify EHRs for use by medical practices and organizations looking to qualify for incentive funds under guidelines of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
The ARRA specifies that healthcare providers show they are using certified EHR technology in ‘meaningful’ ways that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of the nation’s healthcare system. In July 2010, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services established three stages of Meaningful Use, outlining specific criteria for each stage and offering incentive payments for achieving them. Stage 1 of the process began in 2011 followed by Stage 2 in 2014. Stage 3 guidelines have yet to be determined. After 2015, healthcare providers not achieving Meaningful Use requirements will be subject to financial penalties, making 2014 the final year to qualify for incentive payments.
MedInformatix clients have been among the first medical practices and providers in the nation to collect Meaningful Use incentives. Through November 2013, MedInformatix clients who have implemented its certified solution have collected more than $42 million in incentive payments.
About MedInformatix
MedInformatix, Inc. (www.medinformatix.com) is an innovator in Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR), and a leading national IT solutions provider of data and workflow solutions to the healthcare industry. Whether the client is a single physician, a 14-location cardiology practice, the busiest radiology practice in the country, or one of 15 other clinical or medical specialties, MedInformatix accommodates their needs. As of November 2013, MedInformatix users have collected more than $42 million in Meaningful Use incentive payments.
MedInformatix Version 7.6 is certified to meet 2014 criteria supporting Stage 1 and 2 Meaningful Use requirements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and as a Complete EHR by the Drummond Group. This Complete EHR is 2014 Edition compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.
MedInformatix, 11/21/13, MedInformatix V.7.6, Criteria Certified: 170.314(a)(1-15); 170.314(b)(1-5, 7);170.314(c)(1-3); 170.314(d)(1-9); 170.314(e)(1-3); 170.314(f)(1-3); 170.314(g)(2-4), Certification ID Number: 11212013-1814-6, Clinical Quality Measures Certified: CMS002v3; CMS022v2; CMS050v2; CMS052v2; CMS056v2; CMS061v3; CMS062v2; CMS064v3; CMS065v3; CMS066v2; CMS068v3; CMS069v2; CMS074v3; CMS075v2; CMS077v2; CMS082v1; CMS090v3; CMS117v2; CMS122v2; CMS123v2; CMS124v2; CMS125v2; CMS126v2; CMS127v2; CMS128v2; CMS129v3; CMS130v2; CMS131v2; CMS132v2; CMS133v2; CMS134v2; CMS135v2; CMS136v3; CMS137v2; CMS138v2; CMS139v2; CMS140v2; CMS141v3; CMS142v2; CMS143v2; CMS144v2; CMS145v2; CMS146v2; CMS147v2; CMS148v2; CMS149v2; CMS153v2; CMS154v2; CMS155v2; CMS156v2; CMS157v2; CMS158v2; CMS159v2; CMS160v2; CMS161v2; CMS163v2; CMS164v2; CMS165v2; CMS166v3; CMS167v2; CMS169v2; CMS177v2; CMS179v2; CMS182v3. Additional software used: Alere Analytics™, Updox Direct 2014, NetTime; MedlinePlus Connect, NewCropRX.