EP MU Readiness and Attestation: What are the Key Ingredients for Success? 02.23, 9:45-10:45am

TriMed Staff | | Health Exec | EMR/EHR
Learn how UMass Memorial developed a comprehensive MU EP strategy and attestation project plan for a physician-centric community and transitioned practices to workflows focused on data entry and collection.

Time:
Thursday, Feb. 23, 9:45am-10:45am

Speaker Information:
Patricia A. Newcomb, BSN, RN, Meaningful Use Project Manager - UMMHC, Encore Health Resources
Karen M. Marhefka, MHA,  Associate Chief Information Officer, UMass Memorial Health Care

Objectives:
  • State what challenges are faced when rolling out MU attestation strategy in the eligible professional (EP) or practice setting
  • Describe how to use a scorecard to promote physician EHR use
  • Explain what changes need to occur at the user level to capture data for reporting
  • Share what roles/positions are critical for the Ambulatory Governance Committee and explain why each one is important
  • Describe effective training strategies for EPs

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