Synovim Healthcare Solutions
Synōvim eSolutions
February 2013 - Vol 1, Issue 1
In This Issue
Welcome to Synovim eSolutions
When Do I Start MU Stage 2?
KS Medicaid Update
Synovim Staff
MU Building From Stage 1
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Synōvim eSolutions offers up-to-date information on health information technology and quality improvement, as well as educational opportunities. 
Welcome to Synōvim eSolutions

Welcome to the first Synōvim Healthcare Solutions newsletter. This bi-monthly communication is just another way Synōvim seeks to keep you informed of current health information technology (HIT) news and quality improvement initiatives. You can also stay in the loop by liking us on Facebook or visiting Synōvim.org.

When Do I Start Meaningful Use Stage 2?
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Stage 2 Timeline

In the Stage 1 meaningful use regulations, CMS established a timeline that required providers to progress to Stage 2 criteria following two program years under the Stage 1 criteria. This original timeline would have required Medicare providers who first demonstrated meaningful use in 2011 to meet Stage 2 criteria in 2013. However, CMS delayed the onset of Stage 2 requirements. Now, the earliest that Stage 2 will be effective is fiscal year 2014 for eligible hospitals and CAHs or calendar year 2014 for EPs.

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Kansas Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Update

KDHEEligible professionals have the ability to attest to program year 2012 or 2013 with an attestation deadline of March 31, 2013 for program year 2012.

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Synōvim Staff 

Comprised of Regional Extension Center staff, Synōvim is in partnership with the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved to help assist Kansas providers with their health information technology and quality improvement needs. For your reference, here is a brief bio of each staff member. You will note that each member of the staff provides strengths that benefit healthcare providers from any specialty and setting.

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MU Building from Stage 1

CMS LogoThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published the final rule for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The rule provides new criteria that eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) must meet to successfully participate in the EHR Incentive Programs.

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Thank you Synovim Board of Trustees
Thank you to the Synōvim Board of Trustees for their dedication and hard work ensuring the organization's success. The Synōvim Board consists of Bryan Brady, Thomas Hintz, Larry Pitman, Jon Rosell, Dave Sanford, Lee Wolf and Brian Wolfe. 

Thank you for reading our newsletter. If we can assist you or if you have any questions,  contact us at info@synovim.org.


Sincerely,
Sarah Sig
Sarah Claspill
Synovim Healthcare Solutions
www.synovim.org

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Synōvim Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is a not for profit organization sponsored by the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC) and the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved (KAMU).  Synōvim, comprised of Regional Extension Center (REC) staff, is in partnership with these organizations to help assist Kansas providers with their health information technology and quality improvement needs once federal funding has ceased for REC services.  SYNREC_2013_06

 

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