Behavioral health and public health providers who demonstrate “meaningful use” of certified Electronic Health Records (EHRs) will qualify for eligible professional incentive payments through Medicaid and Medicare beginning in 2011.

Netsmart has the solutions to help your organization meet all the Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria currently outlined by the HIT Policy Committee.

Netsmart is your source for updated information as meaningful use continues to evolve. We hope the resources below provide some insight and clarification of this sometimes complex topic.

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Meaningful Use Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs) Federal Register, Vol. 75. No, 8 January 13, 2010, Rules and Regulations, Part III, Dept. of Health and Human Services, 45 CFR Part 170 Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology; Interim Final Rule Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: CMS Information Related to the Economic Recovery Act of 2009

To learn more about how Netsmart solutions can help your organization meet meaningful use criteria, please email info@ntst.com or call us at 800.421.7503, Option 6.

The analysis, interpretations, and conclusions presented herein represent Netsmart’s best judgment regarding the possible impact of Meaningful Use at the time of publication or release, and are provided as general information only, and not as legal or financial advice. Provider organizations should obtain qualified professional legal and financial opinions on the meaning and impact of the provisions of this policy on their particular organization prior to making any business plans or decisions.