1. OVERVIEW CAH and Rural Hospitals August 2012

2. Goals and Objectives Collaborate with Statewide Partners Competent Technical Teams Work Collaboratively with State HIE (GA DCH) Excellent Quality Service Build a National Reputation as a Reliable HIT Source

3. GA-HITREC Funding & 4-Year Objectives  $20.5 million to assist providers with selection, successful implementation, and meaningful use of certified EHR systems  $19.5 million – Individual Providers  $1 million – CA and Rural Hospitals  5,200 Priority Primary Care Providers  Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN, Peds  MD, DO, NP, PA  56 Critical Access Hospitals  Work Collaboratively with Statewide HIE ($13m)

4. RECs Support Critical Access and Rural Hospitals  RECs Support Critical Access and Rural Hospitals

5. Goals and Objectives Provides Support to help providers meet qualifications for Medicaid and Medicare incentives NO direct funding to providers Funds are drawn down per milestone

7. 7 It is our aim to become the Health Information Technology Center for physicians and CAH/RH across the state of Georgia We are here to serve YOU! GA-HITREC Technical Services for CAH/RH

8. 8 Vendor Selection Assistance EHR System “Go-Live” Support and MU Gap Analysis Attestation Assistance Medicaid Medicare Existing Technical Service Areas for CAH/RH (Free)

9. 9 Privacy and Security: Assessment & Remediation Paper Chart Conversion to Digital Charts Reimbursement Services for Medicaid and Medicare ICD-10: Assessment & Remediation Services Information Technology and Telecom Services New Technical Service Areas for CAH/RH (Fee-Based)

10. Outreach and Education  Customer service, disseminating information  Access to the Online Training Center at www.ga- hitrec.org 24/7/365www.ga- hitrec.org  Webinars  Live Group Training Events

11. WEBINARS Join us for Health IT LUNCH N LEARN 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 We’ll present topics of interest which may include:  Patient Engagement Strategies – May 15  Medicare/Medicaid Attestation – June 19  Preparing for ICD-10 transition – July 17  Health Info Technology: HIE, Direct Exchange,  Medicaid Year 2 - August 21  Using Patient Data to Improve Health  Outcomes – Sept. 18  Meaningful Use and Value Based Purchasing – Oct 16

12. Meaningful Use Vanguard Program Celebrating Our Frontline Trailblazers for Leading the Quest Toward Meaningful Use“ Recognizing GA- HITREC providers who have reached MU Honorees include 7 individual providers and 10 Critical Access and Rural Hospitals

13. Under Resources on the GA-HITREC website, you’ll find attestation guides, regulations, workbooks, and more. Take some time to read these materials to help you through your process.

16. ONC Workforce Curriculum now available To get more information about each class, visit the online training center and click on the course of interest.  ONC Component 1: Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.  ONC Component 3: Terminology in Health Care and Public Health Settings  ONC Component 8: Installation and Maintenance of Health IT Systems

17.  These are 7 components recommended in preparation for the CHITP-ISS certification exam.  Terminology in Health Care and Public Health Settings  2.Introduction to Information and Computer Science  3.Working with Health IT Systems – coming soon  4.Installation and Maintenance of Health IT Systems  5.Networking and Health Information Exchange – coming soon  6.Configuring EHRs – coming soon  7.Special Topics Course on Vendor-Specific Systems Certified Health Information Technology Professional – Implementation Support Specialist Scholarships are being awarded to GA-HITREC hospitals for the courses, a combined value of $700. E-mail sherri.ackerman@hometownhealthonline.com to apply. Once approved, you will receive the promotional code that will give you access to this certification opportunity. The CHITP-ISS exam will be $299sherri.ackerman@hometownhealthonline.com

21. Website Resources http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt/ community/healthit_hhs_gov__home/ 1204http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt/ community/healthit_hhs_gov__home/ 1204 https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and- Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePro grams/index.html?redirect=/EHRIncen tivePrograms/https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and- Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePro grams/index.html?redirect=/EHRIncen tivePrograms/ http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt/ community/healthit_hhs_gov__critical _access_hospitals/3152http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt/ community/healthit_hhs_gov__critical _access_hospitals/3152

22. Contacts: Sherri Ackerman sherri.ackerman@hometownhealthonline.com sherri.ackerman@hometownhealthonline.com Barbara Scarlette barbara.scarlette@via-consulting.com Dr. Denise Hines dhines@ehealthservicesgroup.com Or the call center number: 877-658-1990