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MeHI, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute
at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, is the designated state agency for promoting
Health IT
innovation, technology and competitiveness to improve the safety, quality and efficiency of health care across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Caregivers and Digital Health Report Launch
At an event at Boston-based digital health firm
Iora Health, MeHI recently released a new research report conducted in collaboration with the
MassINC Polling Group focused on the challenges family caregivers face and how they
perceive and use digital health technology.
For digital health entrepreneurs, technology innovators, policymaker and healthcare organizations, this new research provides insights into the burdens Massachusetts caregivers face and the opportunities that exist to develop high-impact digital health solutions to assist caregivers.
Review the key findings and download the report
here.
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Behavioral Health Information-Sharing Documents Available
MeHI's
Learning Collaborative program offers a forum for stakeholders to discuss topics that challenge the healthcare community, share their experiences, and develop innovative resources to help professionals address complex issues.
Our most recent Learning Collaborative focused on addressing the challenges around behavioral health information-sharing. MeHI worked with representatives from 18 healthcare organizations to develop tools to facilitate information-sharing in behavioral health settings. The tools are designed to help providers communicate the benefits of sharing patient information to both patients and other providers, and to consider clinical and legal considerations associated with behavioral health disclosures.
The resources generated through this Learning Collaborative include:
Members of the Learning Collaborative developed and vetted the communication tools and, when they were ready, MeHI obtained legal counsel review. The tools are provided in an editable format to allow organizations to customize the documents with their name, logo, and contact information. MeHI advises against making substantive changes to the content, unless those changes are reviewed and approved by an organization's own legal representatives.
The tools are available for immediate use by your organization, please contact
Lis Renczkowski for support or with any questions.
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PULSECHECK: Application Launch 2.0
On June 13th, The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $250,000 to Digital Health Innovation Labs in the Massachusetts Digital Health Initiative, a second round of funding through MeHI that will provide $170,000 to support the
PULSE@MassChallenge
digital health hub in Boston and $80,000 for Baystate Health's TechSpring technology innovation center in Springfield.
Governor Baker made the announcement during the PULSE@MassChallenge Finale event at Boston's Wilbur Theater, the celebratory closing event for the class of 31 startups that participated in PULSE@'s inaugural accelerator program.
Now, PULSE@MassChallenge is gearing up to host another year of amazing
PULSECHECKs and startup-Champion successes in the PULSE 2018 program!
Join us on Tuesday, August 8th at Hatch Fenway for the August PULSECHECK, featuring the 2018 PULSE@ Application Launch:
- Hear reverse pitches from PULSE's Champions to discover what the industry cares about for 2018;
- Network with 200+ healthcare leaders; and
- Hear the changes coming for the PULSE program!
For more event details or to register,
click here.
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Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Updates
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We Are Making Things Simpler!
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Visit the MeHI website to access the most current Medicaid EHR Incentive Program information. The following materials for Eligible Professionals (EPs) have been updated and simplified:
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NEW! Non-Hospital-Based Eligibility Letter
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To assist EPs in proving non-hospital-based eligibility, a standardized verification letter was created to simplify the process. If you require the non-hospital-based verification letter, you will receive an email request with a link to this new document. Complete the letter per the instructions in the document.
Note: This standardized letter replaces the free-form letters previously requested.
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To avoid unauthorized transfer of Patient Health Information (PHI), MeHI cannot accept documents that contain PHI or other sensitive data. Please remove all PHI from all of your supporting documentation.
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EPs who have received at least one incentive payment can collect up to
$42,500 in additional funds. Have you moved to a different organization? Do you face challenges in satisfying Meaningful Use? Are you unsure how many incentives you have received?
Please call the
MeHI Technical Assistance Team to assist you through the next phase of Meaningful Use at
1-855-MassEHR.
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First-Time Participant Deadline Has Passed
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The deadline for EPs to initiate participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program was May 31, 2017. Going forward, only EPs who received at least one incentive payment can continue to participate in the program. As MeHI cannot accept new enrollments, we will return Special Enrollment documents for new applicants to the sender, and decline MAPIR access requests for first time applicants.
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Program Year 2017 Deadlines
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Applications for the ONC New Health Information Technology Advisory Committee Now Open
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Want to contribute to future heath IT policies and standards? You may now apply to become a member of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's new Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). Applications for the Department of Health and Human Services appointments to the committee will be accepted until noon (EST) on August 4, 2017. We encourage interested professionals to fill out a Health IT Advisory Committee Membership Application to be considered as a committee or future task force member.
The 21st Century Cures Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint three members; one shall be a representative of HHS and one shall be a public health official. The remaining members will be appointed by the Comptroller General of the United States and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, and the speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives.
To learn more, read the Federal Register notice posted on July 24, 2017.
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FierceHealthcare | June 28, 2017
Boston Magazine | June 26, 2017
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2017 Connected Health Conference
Combining the highly-respected Partners Connected Health Symposium with the largest global platform for digital and connected health deal-making, the newly designed 2017 Connected Health Conference will convene an unmatched audience of the top movers and shakers, frontline healthcare providers and forward-thinking companies. This can't-be-missed event will be the best opportunity to rub elbows with decision makers, gain market knowledge, showcase the latest technologies and get a front row seat to the future of technology-enabled health and wellness.
CHC17 represents how the connected health field is evolving, with increasing interest from major companies, investors, government agencies and consumers, and growing acceptance from healthcare providers. This means:
- Content focused on medical adherence; patient engagement; patient, customer and provider experience; the cross section of technology, medicine, and research; and personalization of care, from home to hospital.
- Networking opportunities to engage with providers, technologists, researchers, and thought leaders (day time activities, receptions, site visits and online resources).
- Key insights from leaders in the industry, mapping a vision for connected health across the lifespan, with a focus on the need for continued innovation and vision for the future of personal connected health.
- The chance to be at the cutting edge of connected health, bringing companies closer to patients, connecting with providers, and driving personalization of care delivery.
Where:
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210
For more information, visit their website:
ww.connectedhealthconf.org/boston/2017.
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