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Technology with 2011 preliminary ARRA certification
As required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), an advisory committee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has proposed Federal standards for certified EHR technology. Certified EHR technology is required along with achievement of Meaningful Use to qualify for the ARRA financial incentives. CCHIT inspects EHR technology for use by Eligible Providers and Hospitals against these proposed standards in this limited, modular certification program.
Products with 2011 comprehensive certification
This comprehensive certification includes a rigorous inspection of integrated EHR functionality, interoperability, and security in addition to requiring full compliance with proposed ARRA standards. As part of the process, successful use is verified at live sites and product usability is rated. CCHIT Certified® Comprehensive certification is intended to serve health care providers looking for maximal assurance that a product will meet their complex needs, as well as support their achievement of Meaningful Use to qualify for the ARRA financial incentives.
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CCHIT Certified Ambulatory EHR
The Certification Commission has offered certification for EHR products used in phyisican offices and clinics since 2006. These EHRs may also have additional certification in Child Health, Cardiovascular Medicine or Advanced Interoperability. Review the complete list of CCHIT Certified Ambulatory EHR products.
Products that meet the Stark and Anti-Kickback Exemption
In August 2006, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published rules that provide an exception under the physician self-referral prohibition law (Stark), as well as safe harbor under the anti-kickback act (AKA), for the donation of interoperable EHR technology to physicians and other health care practitioners or entities. To qualify, an EHR is “deemed to be interoperable if a certifying body recognized by the Secretary has certified the software no more than 12 months prior to the date it is provided to the [physician/recipient].” CCHIT is a Recognized Certification Body.
Hospital EHRs require more sophisticated functionality especially for physician order entry and clinicial decision support. To support this need, CCHIT developed Inpatient EHR certification. Review the CCHIT Certifed Inpatient EHR products.
CCHIT Certified Emergency Department EHR
While emergency departments exist within a hospital, ED physicians' and nurses' information technology requirements are different from those of their peers. To support those needs, CCHIT offers a certification for EHRs designed specifically for the emergency department. Review the CCHIT Certified Emergency Department EHR products.
CCHIT Certified Enterprise EHR
For health care systems seeking a more complete solution from one company, CCHIT certifies EHR products designed for enterprise-wide implementation. These products are tested to meet the integrated needs of physician offices, hospital staff and emergency department staff, alike. Review the CCHIT Certified Enterprise EHR products.