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Category: CORHIO e-Newsletter
First Responders Utilizing HIE for Quality Improvement Training
Date: June 3rd, 2015Topics: Emergency ServicesSouth Metro Fire Rescue Authority is using CORHIO for more timely – and more relevant – quality improvement training after emergency calls. All of South Metro Fire Rescue Authority’s firefighters are trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and more than a third are paramedics, which requires a higher level of training. To prepare for ongoing medical team training, previous to joining CORHIO, SMFRA had to call hospitals and ask for follow-up patient information.
Read MoreBig Changes to Meaningful Use
Date: May 6th, 2015Topics: Meaningful Use, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health ITAmid the chatter about the proposed rule for stage 3 of Meaningful Use, another important proposed ruling came out from CMS in April that affects stages 1 and 2. The proposed rule includes some significant changes to Meaningful Use, including a major simplification of the program, which could make the program much more attainable for eligible professionals and hospitals.
Read MoreUpdate on CORHIO’s System Upgrade; New Reference Guides
Date: May 6th, 2015Topics: CORHIO NetworkIn preparation for our upcoming system upgrade, CORHIO has developed reference materials to help our users prepare for the new features available to them. We urge all PatientCare 360 users to start becoming familiar with the new features to ease the transition to the new platform.
Read MoreStage 3 Meaningful Use: What’s Being Proposed and How You Can Comment
Date: April 8th, 2015Topics: Meaningful UseThe proposed rule for the long-awaited final stage of the EHR Incentive Program was released last month – here are a few key highlights and options for you to provide feedback on the rule before it’s finalized.
Read MoreCORHIO Board Member Wins Behavioral Health Leadership Award
Date: April 8th, 2015Topics: CORHIO Network, CORHIO Governance & Leadership, Behavioral HealthAs he nears retirement after a successful 40-year career, George DelGrosso is honored with a prestigious achievement award. He tells CORHIO what he’s seen – and what he still hopes to see – in behavioral health care.
Read MoreCongratulations to Local Leaders Named as “Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know”
Date: March 11th, 2015Topics: Colorado Healthcare LeadersFour Colorado Chief Information Officers on Becker’s Hospital Review 2015 list of important health information technology leaders: Dick Escue of Valley View Hospital, Mary Anne Leach of Children's Hospital Colorado, Dana Moore of Centura Health and Michael O'Rourke of Catholic Health Initiatives. CORHIO discusses success with Children’s Hospital CIO.
Read MoreYour Comments Requested: CMS Interoperability Plan Open for Public Comment
Date: March 11th, 2015Topics: Health IT, InteroperabilityThe Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has been busy working on a program to create more interoperability through the Office of the National Coordinator. The first document if this effort, Connecting Health and Care for the Nation, is available for public comment. Here’s how you can submit your feedback to CMS on the recently released interoperability roadmap.
Read MoreCORHIO Announces System Upgrade, Added Features
Date: March 11th, 2015Topics: CORHIO NetworkCORHIO is pleased to announce a major software upgrade that will deliver enhancements to both the network infrastructure and the PatientCare 360 portal. The upgrade is being done to meet requests from our participants and to improve the overall user experience in finding clinical data in the HIE.
Read MoreTwo Important Health Care Proposals at the Colorado State Legislature
Date: February 11th, 2015Topics: Healthcare PolicyCORHIO wants to ensure that we are providing our participants and stakeholders with important information about legislative proposals at the Colorado General Assembly, regulatory changes happening at the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare services (CMS), and proposals in front of Congress. To that end, we will be providing you with a brief policy update in CORHIO Connect every month.
Read MoreStudy Reveals Hospital Discharge Summaries Often Delayed and Incomplete
Date: February 11th, 2015Topics: Care Coordination, Hospital ReadmissionsA study published in January, called Hospital Variation in Quality of Discharge Summaries for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure Exacerbation, studied discharge summaries from hospitals to analyze whether they met three criteria. Those criteria included timeliness, transmission to follow-up care provider and inclusion of standard data points. The results showed problems in all three of these areas.
Read MoreColorado Awarded $65 Million Grant to Improve Physical and Behavioral Health Care Integration
Date: February 11th, 2015Topics: Care Coordination, Primary Care, Behavioral HealthThe state of Colorado is now fine-tuning plans to implement a set of comprehensive programs that will improve health care for individuals with mental and behavioral health conditions. Last year, the state submitted a plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a SIM award, and in mid-December learned that it was selected to receive funding to carry out its plan.
Read MoreHealthONE Connects Eight Hospitals to CORHIO Network
Date: January 14th, 2015Topics: HIE, CORHIO Network, Colorado Hospitals & Health SystemsHealthONE’s eight Denver-area hospitals have successfully connected to the CORHIO network. The hospitals include The Medical Center of Aurora, North Suburban Medical Center, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Rose Medical Center, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital and Swedish Medical Center.
Read MoreAre you expecting Medicare payment adjustments?
Date: January 14th, 2015Topics: EHRs, Meaningful Use, PQRS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Transformation Support ServicesThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mailed 257,000 notifications to eligible professionals who failed to meet Meaningful Use, informing them about upcoming Medicare payment adjustments. The adjustment includes a 1% reduction in Medicare payments starting January 1, 2015.
Read MoreCORHIO’s EHR and Meaningful Use Program Reaches Goals, Expands Services
Date: December 10th, 2014Topics: EHRs, Meaningful Use, Transformation Support Services, Regional Extension CenterThe Colorado Regional Extension Center program completed its goal of helping 2,295 primary care providers and 33 rural and critical access hospitals adopt and meaningfully use electronic health records (EHR) technology. CORHIO will continue with expanded services that will help practices with Medical Home recognition and quality reporting.
Read MoreAvoid the 2% Medicare Quality Reporting Penalty: Get the Facts and Some Tips for Success
Date: December 10th, 2014Topics: EHRs, Meaningful Use, PQRS, Transformation Support ServicesThe Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a voluntary pay-for-reporting program where Medicare gives eligible professionals an incentive to report clinical quality measures. Andrew Bienstock, CORHIO’s Transformation Services Manager, demystifies the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) program and offers advice on selecting measures that make the most sense for your practice.
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Most Accurate Sources for Medication Reconciliation
Date: November 12th, 2014Topics: Care Coordination, Transitions of Care, Medication ReconciliationTrying to get an accurate medication list, particularly for patients with complex conditions or who are unable to provide reliable information can be a puzzle for health care providers. Managing patient medications during transitions of care can be tricky but doing so accurately is crucial in preventing adverse events. A recent study funded found that when combined with an electronic health record and commercial prescription database, medication data from health information exchange improves patient medication safety.
Read MoreContinuity of Care Documents (CCDs) – What Are They and How Are They Useful?
Date: November 12th, 2014Topics: Care Coordination, Transitions of Care, Care SummariesWith the rise of electronic health record usage, the need for a standardized way to exchange comprehensive clinical documents between providers -- beyond individual results and reports -- became clear. Continuity of Care Documents (CCDs) were developed to meet this need and their usage is being bolstered by Meaningful Use. Here are some frequently asked questions on CCDs, and the C-CDA framework those documents are a part of, to help you understand them better.
Read MoreCORHIO Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
Date: October 15th, 2014Topics: CORHIO Governance & LeadershipStarting this month, four new CORHIO Board of Director members begin their terms of service to help guide our organization’s mission to improve health information exchange in Colorado. Patrick Gillies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jason Greer of Colorado Community Managed Care Network, Michelle Mills of Colorado Rural Health Center, and Alexis Sgouros of Kaiser Permanente have joined CORHIO’s Board of Directors, effective October 1st.
Read MoreAre We Close to Having Bidirectional Behavioral Health Data Exchange in Colorado?
Date: October 15th, 2014Topics: HIE, CORHIO Network, Behavioral HealthExchanging behavioral health data is imperative to improving care coordination for these vulnerable patients – but doing so carefully within current boundaries of the regulations will take some time and a concerted effort. Here’s an update on progress so far. Since early 2014, CORHIO has been convening a Behavioral Health Information Exchange Work Group with participations from state health officials, behavioral health centers, private physician practices, and other relevant membership organizations.
Read MoreNew Video Explores How Health Information Exchange Is Improving Patient Care in Colorado
Date: October 15th, 2014Topics: Care Coordination, Physician Workflow, CORHIO NetworkColorado’s health care community has pulled together to make our state a leader in health information exchange (HIE). Our health systems, hospitals, laboratories, physician groups, solo practitioners, emergency services, and payers are adopting HIE technology in record numbers to share vital patient information and improve care. A new video from CORHIO highlights the improvements happening right now as a result of secure sharing of patient information among community providers.
Read MoreDirect Messaging DOs and DON’Ts
Date: September 17th, 2014Topics: Meaningful Use, Direct MessagingDirect messaging is a secure way to send protected health information electronically from provider to provider. Mainly due to Meaningful Use, Direct messaging usage is on a sharp rise. In Colorado, there are a few different ways you can get a Direct messaging address. Two main ways are through CORHIO (free for participants) or through your electronic health record company (ideal if you want to use Direct to meet Meaningful Use). Regardless of how you obtain your Direct messaging address, here are some recommendations for using it to improve patient care.
Read MoreMeaningful Use Final Rule Summary for Eligible Providers
Date: September 17th, 2014Topics: EHRs, Meaningful UseOn August 29th, The Department of Health and Human Services published modifications to the EHR Incentive Programs and the timing of Stage 2. The final rule acknowledged that some providers are having a difficult time attesting due to EHR 2014 product delays and shortcomings and provides a new timeline and options to help providers with this issue. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreCritical Access Hospital Connects to HIE
Date: September 17th, 2014Topics: CORHIO Network, Colorado Hospitals & Health Systems, Critical Access HospitalsEstes Park Medical Center (EPMC) is a 25-bed critical access hospital in a picturesque town at the foot of Rocky Mountain National Park. The town of Estes Park is more than 30 miles of twisting canyon road away from the nearest large, full-service hospital. It could take nearly an hour — or more in bad weather — to reach the closest facility. So for emergency care, the town’s 6,000 residents and three million annual visitors depend heavily on EPMC. But the hospital is more than just an urgent care clinic or a small CAH with limited services, it’s one of the most sophisticated CAHs in the state.
Read MoreCORHIO Exec. Director Calls on ONC to Address Barriers to HIE
Date: August 20th, 2014Topics: HIE, EHRsMorgan Honea testified at an ONC listening session about the industry’s slower than anticipated progress on HIE and interoperability. During the hearing, Honea suggested that the ONC consider monitoring for-profit EHR vendors because some appear to be employing tactics that intentionally slow the growth of HIE as part of their overall business strategy. For example, inflated costs for HIE interfaces charged by EHR vendors have resulted in slower adoption of HIE.
Read MoreCity of Longmont Aims to Reduce Unnecessary ER Visits Through Primary Care Intervention and HIE
Date: August 20th, 2014Topics: Population Health, Primary Care, Emergency ServicesThe recently formed Longmont Community Health Network will help patients with complex medical conditions better manage their care with the help of medical history from the CORHIO network. Many of the patients referred to the Longmont Community Health Network haven’t seen their primary care physician in years, but have been to the emergency department, potentially anywhere in the state. The Longmont Community Health Network plans to utilize the CORHIO network to investigate what’s been happening with their patients to better inform their care interventions.
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