CMA is a founding partner of the California Health Information Partnerships and Services Organization (CalHIPSO), which recently received a $31 million grant to provide education, outreach and technical assistance to help primary care providers select, implement and meaningfully use certified electronic health records. For more information, visit the CalHIPSO website.
The CMA health information technology (HIT) resource center provides physicians with the tools and information they need as they are considering whether or not to implement an electronic health record (EHR), and if so, which system to choose.
The 2009 federal economic stimulus package provides funding to promote the adoption of HIT, the vast majority of which will be directed to physicians to subsidize the purchase and usage of EHR systems. Beginning in 2011, qualifying Medicare providers stand to receive up to $44,000 under the program and qualifying Medi-Cal providers stand to receive as much as $65,000. To receive these payments, physicians must not only implement an EHR, but must demonstrate "meaningful use" of their EHR. Practices and groups that have already purchased EHR systems can also qualify for funds as long as they achieve "meaningful use."
Physicians are being asked to navigate a sometimes confusing world of conflicting information from vendors, federal regulations and technical jargon. The CMA HIT resource center provides reliable, unbiased information and will provide a roadmap that will help you learn more about the opportunities and challenges for physicians in HIT. This resource includes summaries and analyses of important regulations, hands-on tools for CMA members, helpful links, and information about CMA’s advocacy efforts around HIT. This HIT resource center will provide member physicians with a one-stop shop for reliable information and tools to understand the issues, make informed decisions, and be successful in their adoption of technology.
CMA is closely monitoring the regulations, legislation and HIT marketplace and will be providing regular updates as new information becomes available.
CMA On-Call
Throughout this resource center, you will find references to "CMA On-Call" documents. On-Call is CMA's online medical-legal library. On-Call documents are available free to CMA members at the members-only website. Nonmembers can purchase On-Call documents for $2 per page in the CMA bookstore.
COMING SOON: CMA "HIT List" of Qualified EHR Vendors
An online, vendor-neutral comparison tool to help physicians select, implement, and become "meaningful users" of HIT. This tool will be available to members-only. For more information about the program, click here.
Provider Incentives for EHR Adoption
More than a year after the passage of the Stimulus Act, the rules around the electronic health record (EHR) provider incentives are beginning to take shape. Tune in to this informative webinar to learn the basics of the provider incentive program, and to hear late-breaking updates about the proposed rules regarding the program, including "meaningful use." Recorded June 29, 2010
Implementation of EHR: Practical Considerations
In this CME-approved webinar, physicians will learn about implementing electronic health records, and using them to drive practice improvement. Also, physicians will learn practical steps to protect the privacy and security of physician and patient data in the transition to EHR. Recorded June 22, 2010
Meaningful Use for Your EHR
In order to receive incentive payments for electronic health records implementation, physicians will have to demonstrate "meaningful use" of that system. This CMA webinar will walk physicians through the proposed rule, and offer practical tips for physicians who are gearing up for incentive payments in 2011. Recorded March 2, 2010
Electronic Health Records - Meaningful Use (July 27, 2010,12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)
In this webinar, we will discuss the federal government's July 13th release of the final guidelines of “meaningful use,” the criteria physicians will have to meet in order to access provider incentives. Learn thekey points physicians and office staff need to know, including how to collect up to $65,000 in federal funding.
This webinar is free to CMA members. Nonmembers can register for $99 by calling the CMA Member Help Center, (800) 786-4262.
Successful Preparation and Implementation of an Electronic Health Records System
(CMA members-only webinar, October 13, 2010, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)
In this webinar, David Ginsberg of PrivaPlan Associates presents explains how you can prepare your practice for the successful implementation of an electronic health records system.
EHR Best Practice Series Webinars (First Wednesday of each month)
The EHR Best Practice Series Webinars by Maxwell IT are free for CMA members. Please call (800) 786-4262 for your unique coupon code to use when registering for this particular webinar. These webinars are held the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. PST.
CMA Webinar: Electronic Health Records - Meaningful Use (July 27, 2010,12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)
In this webinar, we will discuss the federal government's July 13th release of the final guidelines of “meaningful use,” the criteria physicians will have to meet in order to access provider incentives. Learn thekey points physicians and office staff need to know, including how to collect up to $65,000 in federal funding.
This webinar is free to CMA members. Nonmembers can register for $99 by calling the CMA Member Help Center, (800) 786-4262.
CMA On-Call Documents
On-Call is
CMA's online library of medical-legal information. On-Call documents are free to CMA members. Nonmembers can purchase On-Call documents for $2 per page.
HIPAA Overview and Compliance – How to Be Compliant with Recent Changes
The HITECH Act of 2009 mandated additional guidelines for HIPAA which impact HIPAA compliance, breach and penalties. In this webinar, David Ginsberg of PrivaPlan, will give a brief overview of HIPAA privacy and security rules, highlight the changes to HIPAA affecting security breach notification and business associate agreements, and provide resources to help physicians understand and comply with the new HIPAA regulations. Recorded March 18, 2010
Red Flags Rule
CMA's Director of Litigation Long Do presents information on this timely issue to help members understand and comply with the Red Flags Rule. Recorded April 16, 2009
Provider Incentives for EHR Adoption
More than a year after the passage of the Stimulus Act, the rules around the electronic health record provider incentives are beginning to take shape. Tune in to this informative webinar to learn the basics of the provider incentive program, and to hear late-breaking updates about the proposed rules regarding the program, including "meaningful use." Recorded June 29, 2010
Implementation of EHR: Practical Considerations
In this CME-approved, members only webinar, physicians will learn about implementing electronic health records, and using them to drive practice improvement. Also, physicians will learn practical steps to protect the privacy and security of physician and patient data in the transition to EHR. Recorded June 22, 2010
Meaningful Use for Your EHR
In order to receive incentive payments for electronic health records (EHR) implementation, physicians will have to demonstrate "meaningful use" of that system. This CMA Webinar will walk physicians through the proposed rule, and offer practical tips for physicians who are gearing up for incentive payments in 2011. Recorded March 2, 2010
HIPAA Overview and Compliance – How to Be Compliant with Recent Changes
The HITECH Act of 2009 mandated additional guidelines for HIPAA which impact HIPAA compliance, breach and penalties. In this webinar, David Ginsberg of PrivaPlan, will give a brief overview of HIPAA privacy and security rules, highlight the changes to HIPAA affecting security breach notification and business associate agreements, and provide resources to help physicians understand and comply with the new HIPAA regulations. Recorded March 18, 2010
Red Flags Rule
CMA's Director of Litigation Long Do presents information on this timely issue to help members understand and comply with the Red Flags Rule. Recorded April 16, 2009
Electronic Health Records - Meaningful Use (July 27, 2010,12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)
In this webinar, we will discuss the federal government's July 13th release of the final guidelines of “meaningful use,” the criteria physicians will have to meet in order to access provider incentives. Hear a short version of the analysis and the key points physicians and office staff need to know, including how to collect up to $65,000 in federal funding.
This webinar is free to CMA members. Nonmembers can register for $99 by calling the CMA Member Help Center, (800) 786-4262.
Successful Preparation and Implementation of an Electronic Health Records System
(CMA members-only webinar, October 13, 2010, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM)
In this member's only webinar, David Ginsberg of PrivaPlan Associates presents explains how you can prepare your practice for the successful implementation of an Electronic Health Records System.
EHR Best Practice Series Webinars (First Wednesday of each month)
The EHR Best Practice Series Webinars by Maxwell IT are free for CMA members. Please call (800) 786-4262 for your unique coupon code to use when registering for this particular webinar. These webinars are held the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. PST.
CMA On-Call Documents
On-Call is
CMA's online library of medical-legal information. On-Call documents are free to CMA members. Nonmembers can purchase On-Call documents for $2 per page.
