2.3.2 MMIS Replacement What other activities does the SMA currently have underway that will likely influence the direction of the MPIP over the next five years? On December 3, 2010, Montana DPHHS released a Request for Proposals for the Design, Development, Implementation, and Operation of a new MMIS. This project has an anticipated completion date of April 2014. In addition to advanced capabilities related to the handling of standard electronic health record data, DPHHS has also included the scope and functionality of the MPIP into the requirements of the new MMIS. Our goal is to fully integrate the administration of the incentive program with our MMIS in order to take advantage of advanced provider management functionality that will be incorporated in the new Medicaid processing system. This process will allow Montana to further our goals of offering seamless interaction to providers for all Medicaid related activities via a single web interface. Through this process, our intent is to reduce the overall burden and impact on providers for not only traditional provider enrollment and credentialing activities, but also the attestation and meaningful use requirements related to compliance with the rules of the incentive program. 2.3.3 State Law or Regulation impact on EHR incentives Have there been any recent changes (of a significant degree) to State laws or regulations that might affect the implementation of the MPIP? Please describe. No significant changes in Montana laws or regulations have been identified that would impact our MPIP. 2.3.4 State Broadband Access in Montana To what extent does broadband internet access pose a challenge to HIT/E in the State’s rural areas? Broadband penetration across Montana is similar to that in all states, with greater access in more urban areas than in small and rural parts of the State. While any individual provider can implement an EHR system internal to the organization, the ability to participate in an exchange network is limited or impossible if broadband access is unavailable or unreliable. Montana’s
2.3.2 MMIS Replacement What other activities does the SMA currently have underway that will likely influence the direction of the MPIP over the next five years? On December 3, 2010, Montana DPHHS released a Request for Proposals for the Design, Development, Implementation, and Operation of a new MMIS. This project has an anticipated completion date of April 2014. In addition to advanced capabilities related to the handling of standard electronic health record data, DPHHS has also included the scope and functionality of the MPIP into the requirements of the new MMIS. Our goal is to fully integrate the administration of the incentive program with our MMIS in order to take advantage of advanced provider management functionality that will be incorporated in the new Medicaid processing system. This process will allow Montana to further our goals of offering seamless interaction to providers for all Medicaid related activities via a single web interface. Through this process, our intent is to reduce the overall burden and impact on providers for not only traditional provider enrollment and credentialing activities, but also the attestation and meaningful use requirements related to compliance with the rules of the incentive program. 2.3.3 State Law or Regulation impact on EHR incentives Have there been any recent changes (of a significant degree) to State laws or regulations that might affect the implementation of the MPIP? Please describe. No significant changes in Montana laws or regulations have been identified that would impact our MPIP. 2.3.4 State Broadband Access in Montana To what extent does broadband internet access pose a challenge to HIT/E in the State’s rural areas? Broadband penetration across Montana is similar to that in all states, with greater access in more urban areas than in small and rural parts of the State. While any individual provider can implement an EHR system internal to the organization, the ability to participate in an exchange network is limited or impossible if broadband access is unavailable or unreliable. Montana’s
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