The Race Toward EHR Meaningful Use Is On

PA REACH West is now helping 2,000+ providers throughout western Pennsylvania improve health care by giving them the tools and the support they need to become meaningful users of their electronic health record (EHR) systems.  To achieve meaningful use of an EHR, providers need to reach three milestones established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  Those who are successful will have fully functioning EHRs, helping to assure quality of care for their patients.  They will also be eligible for incentive money from CMS - up to $44,000 for Medicare providers and up to $63,750 for Medicaid providers.
 
Here’s a quick look at the PA REACH West Dashboard to see where we currently stand with our recruitment efforts and assistance to providers working toward the finish line for meaningful use.
 
Pennsylvania Regional Extension & Assistance Center for HIT - West
630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 116
King of Prussia, PA 19406
 
Phone: 1.877.725.9998 
 
 

 PA REACH West Dashboard

 
Milestone 1:
Recruitment: 2,124
Milestone 2:
EHR Go-Live: 1,251
Milestone 3:
Meaningful Use: 171
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Number of health care providers who have contracted to work with PA REACH (2,124). Number of participating providers who are using their EHR to e-prescribe and generate quality reports. (1,251). Number of participating providers who achieved “Meaningful Use” of their EHR system based on the requirements set forth by CMS (171).