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 For EHR Meaningful Use Incentives in 2013 September 30, 2013
Last day of federal fiscal year. Reporting year ends for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals.
October 1, 2013
90-day reporting begins for eligible hospitals and critical hospitals for FY 2014. You must utilize the 2014 version of your EHR!
October 3, 2013
Last day for eligible providers to start 90-day MU reporting period.
November 29, 2013
Eligible hospitals must attest for 2013 calendar year.
December 31, 2013
Reporting year ends for eligible professionals.
See Complete CMS MU Timeline
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HealthLinkNow Awarded $7.7 Million CMS Grant to Provide MT/WY Online Mental Health Services
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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Awards, a federal program seeking to fund promising new models of healthcare delivery, awarded $7.7 million to HealthLinkNow over the next three years to provide online mental health services in Montana and Wyoming where there is a severe shortage of psychiatrists and other mental health providers.
The HealthLinkNow Patient Centered Medical Home Program offers secure videoconferencing linking patients and HealthLinkNow psychiatrists/therapists; instant messaging, email, telephone calls and health education.
Read more...
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Wyoming Hospital Association Hosts
9/17-19/2013 Annual Meeting/Convention during National IT Health Week
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If you are planning to attend WHA's September 17-19th annual meeting in Sheridan Wyoming at the Sheridan Holiday Inn, do plan to attend
"Let's Talk Tech"
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6:30pm
Oasis Lounge
Sheridan Holiday Inn
Don't miss this opportunity to speak with State and Local IT professionals from Ptolemy Data Systems, HealthLinkNow, Health Technology Services and the local MT/WY HIMSS chapter.
For further info, contact Deb Anderson at Health Technology Services - danderson@mpqhf.org or
307-772-1096
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CMS is sponsoring an eHealth Provider Webinar on Tuesday, September 17 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm (ET) to present the fundamentals and future of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
To register, visit CMS Webinar Registration
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Enjoy the Last Days of Summer!
From all of us at Health Technology Services
Deb Anderson
Susan Clarke
Lisa Corino
Mary Erickson
Patty Kosednar
Sarah Leake
Daniel Meyers
Sharon Milanos
Mark Norby
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Issue #12
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EHR and Health IT Perspectives Newsletter
Welcome to the Montana/Wyoming Health Technology Service's (HTS) EHR and Health IT Perspectives Newsletter.
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HTS REC Extended for Another 12 Months | |
Health Technology Services has the opportunity to extend subsidized funding for Meaningful Use for an additional 12 months. We will be working with ONC over the next few months to finalize the details. Stay tuned. |
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Become a MU Subscriber Today and Enjoy Discounted Prices on MU Services!!!
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MU Consulting Services
Stage 1, Year 2 in 2013
Health Technology Services (MT/WY) is offering Meaningful Use services at a discounted rate of $599 per clinic location, for Eligible Providers who are in their Second Year of MU Stage 1 (2013). 
Our services include -
- Year 2 MU Readiness Assessment and Action Plan
- 2 Hours MU Consulting on a Variety of Topics
- Access to Exclusive Materials and Resources
- Summarized HIT Information and Timelines (includes deadlines, revenue ramification, penalties, etc.)
- Access to Free MU Webinars
- Monthly MU Q&A Sessions with our Consultants
Contact Patty Kosednar @ 406-461-4410,
email pkosednar@mpqhf.org
or contact your local HTS Health Technology Consultant
See detailed information on this service offering on our website
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Free Webinars on HIPAA Privacy and Security
and
Network Security Testing
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Join us for our September and October seminars below -
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1-2 pm (MDT)
HIPAA Privacy and Security
Wednesday, October 16, 1-2 pm (MDT)
Network Security Testing
Wednesday, October 23, 1-2 pm (MDT)
Open MU Q&A (MU Subscribers Only)
Registration is Required. Please register on our website www.healthtechnologyservice.com
To learn more about becoming a MU Subscriber, visit Become a MU Subscriber!
Also...Stay Tuned for Future Webinar Dates in November
MU Stage 1 Year 2 - 2014 Changes
NLR/SLR Registration/Attestation Preparation for EPs
See details on our website www.healthtechnologyservice.com
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Free Webinars on What You Need to Know about ICD-10 CM/PCS Coding
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Don't miss Mountain-Pacific Quality Health's upcoming ICD-10 webinars with featured guest speaker,
Amy L. Hayes, MBA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainer
Thursday, September 19, 12-1 pm (MDT)
Intro to ICD-10 CM/PCS
Thursday, September 26, 12-1 pm (MDT)
ICD-10 CM Chapters 1-8
Thursday, October 3, 12-1 pm (MDT)
ICD-10 CM Chapters 9-14
Thursday, October 10, 12-1 pm (MDT)
ICD-10 CM Chapters 15-21
Thursday, October 17, 12-1 pm (MDT)
ICD-10 PCS - Inpatient Procedural Coding
Registration is Required for each of these seminars. Please follow the instructions to register for these ICD-10 webinars at our website www.healthtechnologyservice.com
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MHA 2013 Annual Convention & Trade Show
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Montana Hospital Association's Annual Convention & Trade Show will be September 25-27 at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana in Billings, Montana.
If attending, don't miss the Montana Chapter of HIMSS Session "HIT Deadlines, Penalties and Changes: What You Should Know" on Thursday, September 26, 3:45 - 5:15 pm. Patty Kosednar, Executive Director, Health Technology Services/Montana Regional Extension Center will be the presenter.
For more information, visit
MHA 2013 Convention
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MU Year 2 - Security Risk Assessment
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Need help completing the Risk Assessment requirement for Stage 1, year 2 of Meaningful Use? Our Professionals are ready to assist you.
Contact Susan Clarke @ 307-248-8179,
sclarke@mpqhf.org, or
contact your local HTS Health Technology Consultant.
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Additional HTS Services
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Let Health Technology Services assist you with all your HIT needs, from EHR selection/implementation to meaningful use and beyond. Our HIT services also include:
- MU Year 2 Monitoring and Stage 2 Preparation
- MU Stage 1 Year 2 Risk Assessment Review
- HIT Consulting and Project Management
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Assessments and New Network Penetration Testing
- New Lean Sigma Healthcare Methodology
- New Lean Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
- New HSMDirect Secure Messaging
Contact your HTS REC Health Technology Consultant for help or
Patty Kosednar 406-461-4410
See more at about these services on our website
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Health IT Resources (Links)
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HealthLinkNow
HealthLinkNow is an Online Clinic where meaningful care comes to patients via telemedicine at home, work, school or vacation.
HealthShare Montana
HealthShare Montana is a statewide, non-profit organization, created to develop a system for the electronic exchange of healthcare information.
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Thank you for reading our newsletter. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments. We also welcome your feedback.
Thank you!
Patty Kosednar
Executive Director
Health Technology Services
Montana/Wyoming Regional Extension Center
406-457-5897
www.heathtechnologyservice.com
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