Problem
Serenity Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Smalltown, USA, has been a participant of the CMS EHR Incentive Program since its inception in 2011. The organization has consistently met the EHR incentive criteria and has successfully reported the requirements to CMS up until this year. After a recent review, the medical center has discovered their EHR is no longer listed as a certified EHR technology through ONC. They are due to report their EHR compliance with the CMS promoting interoperability program next month. Your role in the organization is to provide recommendation on next steps to take. Use the below questions and provided resources to help guide your recommendation for the facility.
A. Identify the 3 stages of the meaningful use/promoting interoperability program and its requirements.
B. Determine the requirements for certified EHR technology. What are the criteria?
C. Assess the available options for an exception, or a downward payment adjustment. Does it apply to this situation? Why or why not?
D. Develop a plan for Serenity Medical.