The document is an email exchange regarding an opportunity for Amanda Kerth, owner of EHR Payment, to share her experience with electronic health records with Senator Patty Murray. Kerth is invited by the Washington State Health IT office to discuss how implementing EHRs has improved quality of care for her clients. Kerth accepts the invitation and praises the work of the Washington State Health IT office for properly managing incentive funds, which has allowed her clients to upgrade their systems, strengthen patient engagement, treat more underserved patients efficiently, and be more patient-centered in their care.

1. From: Health IT [mailto:HealthIT@hca.wa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 2:22 PM
To: mandy@ehrpayment.com
Subject: [33B-1D9D933B-47C6] EHR Incentive Program
Good Morning Mandy. I am reaching out on behalf of Melodie Olsen, our Deputy
State HIT Coordinator.
Senator Patty Murray is speaking to the Health Care Association this Thursday,
October 1st
, and we are looking for those that would like the opportunity to share
their story & experience with Electronic Health Records and how it’s improving
the quality of patient care.
Melodie specifically asked that I reach out to you in hopes you would be willing to
share. You can reply via email and I will be sure Melodie receives it and shares it
with Senator Murray.
Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Jacobs, Kim (HCA)
Health IT
www.hca.wa.gov/HealthIT

2. From: Amanda Kerth [mailto:mandy@ehrpayment.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 4:27 PM
To: 'Health IT' <HealthIT@hca.wa.gov>
Subject: RE: [33B-1D9D933B-47C6] EHR Incentive Program -- Please pass along to Melodie and Thanks!
Dear Kim and Melodie,
I would love the opportunity to share a story. As the owner of EHR Payment, I handle
the applications process, paperwork, compliance and audit reviews for clients in WA
and throughout the US. To date I have worked in around 20 states and growing. I
would like to recognize your work Melodie and the work of your EHR staff.
Bringing that forward to show how it impacts practices. They are already benefiting. My
clients are excited. My clients have been able to make the necessary upgrades to the
latest standards which have increased their workflow, strengthened their patient
engagement efforts and allowed them to treat more of the underserved population
more efficiently. It has allowed them to be more patient centered. They are producing
better patient outcomes every day.
The state’s ability to properly manage and release these funds to the appropriate
eligible providers with the correct checks and balances in place is critical. The state of
Washington knows how to do it right the first time. As I result, I intend to grow my
business in Washington due to the positive experience I’ve had doing business with
you. Thanks for the opportunity to share! Great job!
http://ehrpayment.com/