Documentation of the extent to which a provider uses a certified/qualified electronic health record (EHR) system to track pending laboratory tests, diagnostic studies (including common preventive screenings) or patient referrals. The Electronic Health Record includes provider reminders when clinical results are not received within a predefined timeframe.
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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. Facilities enter yes or no responses to the question via an online tool.
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1.15 Denominator
Description: The extent to which a provider uses an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) certified electronic health record (EHR) system to track pending laboratory tests, diagnostic studies (including common preventive screenings), or patient referrals. 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 track pending laboratory tests, diagnostic studies (including common preventive screenings), or patient referrals through the ONC certified EHR system? Yes/No
• Did your facility use the ONC certified EHR to track pending laboratory tests, diagnostic studies (including common preventive screenings), or patient referrals 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
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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)6.1.3 Current Use(s)
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