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HealthPort Certifies eSmartlog, its release of information logging, tracking and correspondence application, as an EHR Module for Meaningful Use

September 02, 2011

HealthPort now has a Certified EHR Module for Meaningful Use. If you want to know a little more about the certification process, read the next two paragraphs. If not, you can cut to the chase by scrolling down to “What does certification mean?” or even to “What’s next”.

HealthPort completed its first round of testing for eSmartlog, our release of information software application, with The Drummond Group, one of the federally accredited certifying bodies for the EHR Incentive Program. The object of the test was to prove that the system can perform certain Meaningful Use functions according to national standards, and that the software contains the required security features. The Drummond testing proctor passed HealthPort’s system on all tested criteria, recommending certification.

The rest of the process happened later. Federal law separates the testing function from the certification function. An organization, like The Drummond Group, might be approved by the government to perform just testing or just certification, separately.  In fact, however, each of the accredited companies perform both functions, but maintain strict administrative separation between them. The initial test was only half of the process, performed by one team within The Drummond Group.Actual certification was granted (by authority delegated from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT, part of the Department of Health and Human Services) soon after the initial test, when the Drummond Certification Committee met to review the recommendations of the test proctor.

What does certification mean?

Certification indicates that HealthPort is prepared to meet the security requirements for Meaningful Use, and to monitor, tally, and report the results for the ROI requirement that is HealthPort’s specialty (patient electronic copy in 3 business days).  Customers wanting to use HealthPort solutions for delivery of Meaningful Use record copies to patients, will breathe easier because certification has been achieved.

What’s next?

HealthPort does not anticipate any change in fee structures or service as a result of certification. Current service levels and partner agreements are unaltered by Meaningful Use or certification.

HealthPort wants to help you meet Meaningful Use, but we can’t do it automatically just because we’re certified.   Meeting the 3 business day deadline for an electronic patient copy of medical records will take a coordinated effort between HealthPort and the HIM Department at your facility.  Reporting can be done in multiple ways, and we can’t make those decisions without you. We need to have a conversation, complete a Meaningful Use Questionnaire, and be on record with workflows and procedures for meeting Meaningful Use.

You can think of certification as putting us into the uniform and on your MU bench. The next step is to put us in play by letting your local District Manager of Operations know of your Meaningful Use plans. 

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Comments  9

  • kathy Cleland 06 Sep

    Thank you - this looks very informative.

  • Shy Pearce 14 Sep

    We've been talking about Meaningful Use at my facility. I've learned a ton! I can't wait to put it to use.
    good info-Thanks!

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  • Bernie 03 Apr

    Current information out on the CHPL site, identifying the stage 1 certified systems and modules, has eSmartlog listed as only passing a handful of the testing criteria.  Those criteria specific to providing electronic health records on request,discharge instructions on request, and others are NOT currently listed as having been met by this product.  Is this accurate?

    On a related matter, CMS states that the electronic medical records data are to come out of the certified EHR.  If that data is in MEDITECH and then is printed, scanned, uploaded to eSmartlog along with other PAPER based EMR data, that would seem to NOT comply.

    I look forward to your comments and thank you for your time.
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