As the Cures Act 2022 deadline approaches, the urgency for EHR vendors to act is increasing. Many vendors have adopted a wait-and-see approach due to the complexity, evolving standards, and varying interpretations of the requirements. However, with the flexibility granted by CMS due to the pandemic coming to an end, the looming deadline is becoming more challenging by the day.
It’s “All Hands on Deck” for most EHRs
What is Expected from EHRs?
While the complete list is a little longer, below are the key objectives that will demand the lion’s share of the effort. Also, while compliance requirements need to be met, solution providers would need to ensure that they implement these changes in a way that makes sense from a business perspective for the providers.
Real-world Testing and Reporting
Consent Management (C2S) Implementation
New IGs for CQMs and Implantable Devices
Information Blocking Avoidance Measures
New eRx transactions + NCPDP 2017071 transition
FHIR/USCDI APIs for Complete EHI - Patient and Population
What Happens if you don’t?
Up to $1M in Civil Monetary Penalties
Suspension, Termination or Ban on Certification
Entry into CMS’s Wall of Shame
What’s the Pickle?
Unlike most preceding regulatory requirements, Cures Act has greater room for practicality. Also, the ways in which EHR vendors can achieve compliance are many. However, choosing one that avoids revisiting implementations and delivers business value to providers is imperative.
How we Help in the Journey?
Comprehension of ‘complete’ compliance requirements – The footnotes are very important
Practical implementation for business outcomes – Mere ‘Compliance’ doesn’t imply business applicability/benefits
Leading certification and RWT reporting – We take care of the logistics and the unknown
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