Contact Area MU Coordinator and MU Consultant to get MU guidance / Complete Regional Extension Center (REC) provider agreement for all applicable providers at the facility
*If registering with the NIHB REC, use the RPMS TPB report (MURP menu option) released in ABM TPB v2.6 Patch 5 to extract the information for the Practice and Patient Demographics section of the agreement.
Appoint a facility MU point-of-contact/coordinator
Send to Area MU Coordinator and MU Consultant the name and contact information of facility’s MU point-of-contact
Establish a facility MU team / If registering with the NIHB REC, electronically submit to NIHB REC provider agreement
Collaborate with IPC & GPRA Coordinators
COMMUNICATE MU INFORMATION / DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INCENTIVES
Schedule regular MU team meetings / Assess eligibility for EP Medicare Incentives
Review information on IHS MU Website / Assess eligibility for EP Medicaid incentives
Signup on IHS and CMS MU Listservs / *A new RPMS TPB report will be released in July that will calculate patient volume to determine EP Medicaid eligibility.
Sign up on State Medicaid Health Plan Listserv (if available) / Use MU calculators to estimate Medicare incentive payments
Sign up on State HIE/HIT Listserv (if available) / Use MU calculators to estimate Medicaid incentive payments
RECEIVE AND PROVIDE MU TRAINING / REGISTER FOR MEDICARE OR MEDICAID EHR INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Request MU presentations & WebEx training sessions from Area MU Consultant / Ensure all required CMS facility and provider information and pre-requisites are in place prior to EHR Incentiveregistration, including verifying EPs are enrolled in CMS Medicare FFS or Medicaid programs
Review IHS Summary of CMS Final Rule Meaningful Use Stage 1 Requirements
Contact area MU team about assisting with or providing local training / Verify all EPs are registered with CMS for the EHR Incentive Program
*ALL EPs must register first with CMS, including EPs choosing the Medicaid Incentive Program. EPs participating in the Medicaid program should NOT register with CMS until your state has opened registration.
Provide refresher MU training as needed to EPs and facility staff / Verify EPs are registered with the State Medicaid EHR Incentive Program (if applicable)Check state launch dates
CONDUCT MU READINESS ASSESSMENT / DEMONSTRATE AND VERIFY ACHEIVEMENT OF MU
Set a date with MU Consultant to complete MU readiness assessment / MU Performance Measures Report (PCC Management Reports and iCare)
Develop action plan with MU Coordinator and MU Consultant within 7 days of the assessment / MU Clinical Quality Measure Report (CRS MU Reports and iCare)
Implement and evaluate action plan outcomes
Obtain State Medicaid Health Plan requirements from MU Consultant
Obtain HIE requirements from MU Consultant
A/I/U CERTIFIED EHR / ATTEST FOR INCENTIVE PAYMENTS
Adopt/Implement/Upgrade to certified EHR / Complete CMS or State attestation tools (requirements TBD by CMS and States)Click here for attestation guide.
Identify appropriate certified EHR training and support
Draft 6/14/2011
Meaningful Use in Stage 1 - Year 1
Quick Checklist for Ambulatory Facilities
This quick checklist is an overview of the essential tasks the facility must perform in order for eligible professionals (EPs) working at ambulatory facilities to achieve meaningful use (MU) and qualify for Medicare or Medicaid incentive payments.