Meaningful Use

    Meaningful Use Overview

    The final rules for "Meaningful Use" were published 7/13/2010. The information on this page reflects the final rules. More content will be added in time.

    This information attempts to simplify the discussion by focusing on explaining how medical practices seeing Medicare patients can qualify for the $44,000 ARRA bonus (over a 4 year period). It largely excludes Medicaid and Hospital related discussions. Some key points:

    • An update of SOAPware v2010.2 will be certified for "Meaningful Use" very soon after it becomes possible to certify.  SOAPware versions earlier than v2010.3 will not be certified.
    • Practices using SOAPware will be able to qualify for ARRA bonuses if they accomplish 20 items of the "Meaningful Use" tasks (below). There are 15 core tasks that are required and then another 5 (out of 10 choices) must be chosen.
    • Bonus payments are greatest for practices ready to accomplish the MU tasks no later than October, 2011.
    • Practices should focus, now, on MU Stage 1 requirements due for 2011.
    • Designate an MU officer in your practice, now, to keep up with evolving rules and requirements.

     

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