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Adoption of Health Information Technology

CBE ID
0488
1.5 Project
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

Documents whether provider has adopted and is using health information technology. To qualify, the provider must have adopted and be using a certified/qualified electronic health record (EHR).

    Measure Specs
      General Information
      1.7 Measure Type
      1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
      1.8 Level of Analysis
      1.9 Care Setting
      1.14 Numerator

      Patient encounter documentation substantiates use of certified/qualified EHR (G8447 or G8448).

      1.15 Denominator

      All patient encounters.

      Exclusions

      None

      Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Care Coordination Project 2013-2014
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
      Steward Organization
      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
      Steward POC email
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