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EHR Incentive Programs for Rural Hospitals: Overcoming Barriers to Meaningful Use

This report delves into the challenges faced by small rural hospitals in implementing Electronic Health Records (EHR) and achieving meaningful use. Many Critical Access and acute care hospitals are registered but struggle to attest successfully due to resource constraints, insufficient IT support, and internal resistance. The document outlines barriers such as complicated requirements and the relevance of quality measures, while also providing insights into CMS support, expert recommendations, and future steps for successful EHR adoption. It serves as a comprehensive resource for stakeholders in rural healthcare.

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EHR Incentive Programs for Rural Hospitals: Overcoming Barriers to Meaningful Use

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  1. Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Rural Hospitals and Meaningful Use December 4, 2013

  2. Rural Hospitals: Surveying the Landscape • Focus on small, rural hospitals • Most resource challenged • CAHs and Acute Care Hospitals • Registered but not attested • Successfully attested • Familiar problems on a larger scale

  3. Rural Hospitals: Barriers to EHR Implementation Capital/Financing for EHR Insufficient IT Resources Lack of Personnel EHR System Acquisition Internal Resistance to EHR Implementation

  4. Rural Hospitals: Barriers to Meaningful Use “Complicated” and “Confusing” Requirements Leverage for Provider Compliance Relevance of Quality Measures

  5. Rural Hospitals: Crossing the Finish Line Program Info from CMS REC/ Consultant Support Robust EHR Vendor Support Hospital System Support

  6. Rural Hospitals: What’s Next from CMS Meaningful Use Resources Focused on Rural Hospitals Webinars and Training Modules For Rural Hospitals • Working with Partner Associations • How to choose an EHR • Lessons Learned • Implementation Planning • Financing

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