Documents the extent to which a provider uses certified/qualified electronic health record (EHR) system that incorporates an electronic data interchange with one or more laboratories allowing for direct electronic transmission of laboratory data into the EHR as discrete searchable data elements.
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1.5 Measure Type1.7 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)1.8 Level Of Analysis1.9 Care Setting1.20 Testing Data Sources
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1.14 Numerator
N/A- This is a structural measure for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program. Facilities enter a yes or no response to the measure question.
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1.15 Denominator
Documents the extent to which a provider uses an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) certified electronic health record (EHR) system that incorporates an electronic data interchange with one or more laboratories allowing for direct electronic transmission of laboratory data in the EHR as discrete searchable data elements. This measure applies to all outpatient departments associated with the facility that bill under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). This may include the emergency department (ED), the outpatient imaging department, the outpatient surgery department, and the facility’s clinics.
Measure ascertains response to the following question(s):
• Does/did your facility have the ability to receive laboratory data electronically directly into your ONC certified EHR system as discrete searchable data? Yes/No
• Did your facility use this feature during the performance period? Yes/No*
*This question would be answered only if the previous question was answered “yes.”
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Exclusions
None- Facilities are not penalized for a "no" response. They are only required to report to satisfy the incentive program.
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Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Care Coordination Project 2013-2014Initial EndorsementLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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Steward Organization Email
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Risk Adjustment
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6.1.2 Current or Planned Use(s)
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