The document provides an overview of Maryland's Regional Extension Center (REC) program and its goals of assisting healthcare providers in selecting and implementing electronic health record (EHR) technology to improve healthcare quality and exchange of health information. The REC will work with designated Management Service Organizations (MSOs) to provide education, outreach, and technical assistance to 1000 primary care providers. MSOs will help providers implement EHRs, achieve meaningful use milestones, and connect to the state's health information exchange network. The REC aims to advance health in Maryland by facilitating widespread EHR adoption among providers.
7. CRISP REC Program President David Horrocks REC Program Director Daniel Wilt Clinical Improvement Coordinator Deborah Kephart MSO Coordinator Robert Horst Outreach Coordinator Cheryl Jones MSOs MSOs MSOs MSOs
12. Provider Value Proposition 12 Measurement Value Proposition Knowledgeable resources to assist in EHR acquisition Through supplemental funding through the REC program, MSOs will be capable of providing additional resources to assist PPCPs in identifying suitable EHR solutions. EHR Training and Go-Live support resources MSOs provide PPCPs with more regionally qualified and consistent training and go-live support resources for proven EHR systems. Resources to assist in reaching Meaningful Use MSOs have the knowledge and support structure necessary to assist PPCPs in reaching Meaningful Use. Providers receive incentives through utilization of a State Designated MSO “ Provider incentives in the regulations will be broad and may result in increased reimbursement for specific services; lump sum payments; gain-sharing arrangements; rewards for quality and efficiency; in-kind payments; and other items or services to which a specific monetary value can be assigned. “ (cited from http://mhcc.maryland.gov ) Connectivity with CRISP Health Information Exchange (HIE) PPCPs that receive direct assistance from MSOs will have access to resources that are familiar with the process of getting connected to the CRISP HIE.
13. MSO Value Proposition 13 Measurement Value Proposition Cost of implementing and supporting EHRs for employed and/or community providers Through participation with the REC, MSOs will can offset costs by participating in the REC program. Provide support for PPCPs already using an EHR to achieve Meaningful Use MSOs can offset the cost of assisting PPCPs already using an EHR to meet Meaningful Use criteria. As part of the mission of certain organizations, demonstrate value to community providers Becoming an MSO and providing REC services to community providers demonstrates an organization’s commitment to providing quality services that foster an interactive community of quality patient care. Operational support for the MSO to provide direct assistance to PPCPs ONC and the Health Information Technology Research Center (HITRC) will provide materials such as sample contracts, workflow templates, marketing materials, privacy/security guidelines and quality improvement curriculum. Connectivity with CRISP Health Information Exchange Connectivity with, or knowledge of connectivity requirements with the CRISP HIE will allow MSOs to provide additional value-added services to PPCPs.
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