HIDI Tech Connect - June 26

CCHIT Announces New Certification Paths
MHA Staff Contact: Theresa Rogers
(6/26/09)

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology has proposed three certification approaches to replace the current one. EHR-C would be a rigorous certification for comprehensive electronic health record systems that significantly exceed minimum federal standards requirements. EHR-M would focus on basic compliance with federal standards and security. It could accommodate a wide variety of specialties, settings and technologies. EHR-S would be a simplified, site-level certification that would enable providers who self-develop or assemble EHRs from noncertified sources to also qualify for incentives outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.