Resources

PA REACH is your one-stop-shop for expert advice on the adoption of EHR systems into individual and small group practices in PA.  To ensure that you have all of the facts about the services that we provide, as well as a clear understanding of the support and funding that is available through the federal government for the meaningful use of EHR technology, we have highlighted some key resources for you to quickly access from this page.

PA-SSIS HL7 Interface EMR Vendor List View the updated PA Statewide Immunization Information System (PA-SISS) HL7 Interface EMR Vendor List to see the status of EMR vendors progress towards implementing a HL7 interface
CMS Eligibility Page Are you eligible to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs?
Registration Webinar

View a Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Webinar for eligible professionals, a tutorial video that will help ensure the registration process is a success

EHR Incentive Program Launch Dates by State Information on when registration will be available for Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs in specific states
EHR Map See state EHR Incentive Program launch times and HIT Web sites
Medscape EHR Self-Assessment What do you know and do you know enough? Earn CME credit while you learn! Participation may require logging into Medscape, but registration is free and does not require any commitment
REACH EAST Fact Sheet

Learn who we are and how we can help

DHHS’ Facts-At-A-Glance

HITECH Priority Grants Program – what is it and how does it work?

HHS Fact Sheet

Learn more about PA REACH, the services we provide, and why the time to act is NOW

What is the HITECH Program?

See how the RECs across the country will work together to provide support for EHR implementation

Why Health IT?

Find out what prompted this movement toward health IT, and why it is so important

HITECH Programs

Learn more about the goal to improve patient care nationwide by investing in HIT

Health IT Buzz

Health IT Hot Topics – find out what others are saying or post your own comments

Follow ONC on Twitter

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Pulse of CMS Special Edition

 

Read CMS' Fall 2010 issue which focuses on the HITECH Act

NEW! Clinician's Guide to e-Prescribing​ ​Learn about e-Prescribing within the new contexts of the HITECH Act and Meaningful Use.