The 430th Session of the Maryland General Assembly concluded at midnight on Monday, April 9th. In its 430th Session, the General Assembly considered 2,605 legislative bills and resolutions. For the end of year wrapup, click...
Health Information Technology
Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP)
Assisting Maryland physicians adopt Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and achieve meaningful use.
The transition to EHRs can be complicated; providers must choose an appropriate product based on price, support and functionality. After implementation, however, meaningful use of EHRs will lead to improved workflows and better outcomes - not to mention higher reimbursement rates.
HIT Click of the Week 5/21/2012
There is a lot of new information available on EHR incentive programs and connecting to the state designated health information exchange. Click this link to view the CRISP newsletter outlining this information or email healthIT@medchi.org.
Prohibition of Outside Assistance in Acquiring EMR
Donated Health Information Technologies and the Fraud & Abuse Laws
Accountable Care Organizations
2011 Medicare Electronic Prescription (eRx) Incentive Program Final Rule
To view this description, please click here.
Interactive Eligibility Tool for Eligible Professionals
Use the tool found at the bottom of the Eligibility page on the CM website.
Eligible professionals can answer a few quick "yes or no" questions in our Eligibility Wizard to find out which EHR Incentive Programs you may qualify for. To access, please click here.
Reassessing Your Security Practices in a Health IT Environment: A Guide for Small Health Care Practices
To view this guide, please click here.
Information About Fulfilling Stage 1 Meaningful Use Requirements for Public Health Data Reporting
To view this memo, please click here.