Coordinate with community partners and encourage the adoption of certified EHR technology that promotes health care quality and the exchange of health care information. Ensure the new Montana MMIS contains the functionality needed to support HIT and the Montana MPIP upon deployment. 2.0 HIT 2.1 Stakeholders engaged in HIT/E activities within Montana What stakeholders are engaged in any existing HIT/E activities and how would the extent of their involvement be characterized? Does the SMA have HIT/E relationships with other entities? If so, what is the nature (governance, fiscal, geographic scope, etc) of these activities? Specifically, if there are health information exchange organizations in the State, what is their governance structure and is the SMA involved? ** How extensive is their geographic reach and scope of participation? 2.1.1 Federal Partners Federal partners engaged in HIT/EHR activities within Montana include: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Indian Health Service (IHS) Veteran’s Administration (VA) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 2.1.1.1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS is a key federal stakeholder for the of Montana. CMS established the Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (MPIP) via formal federal rulemaking, publishing the final rule in July 28, 2010. The final rule, establishes parameters and requirements for the MPIPs that States such as Montana will follow. CMS also assisted the ONC with the development of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for EHR technology. In addition, CMS is working with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and ONC to ensure privacy and security precautions are addressed for the Medicaid Provider Incentive Program. Lastly, CMS provides oversight regarding the MPIP reviewing and approving the Implementation Advanced Planning Document (IAPD) for Health Information Technology (HIT) and the State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan (SMHP).
Coordinate with community partners and encourage the adoption of certified EHR technology that promotes health care quality and the exchange of health care information. Ensure the new Montana MMIS contains the functionality needed to support HIT and the Montana MPIP upon deployment. 2.0 HIT 2.1 Stakeholders engaged in HIT/E activities within Montana What stakeholders are engaged in any existing HIT/E activities and how would the extent of their involvement be characterized? Does the SMA have HIT/E relationships with other entities? If so, what is the nature (governance, fiscal, geographic scope, etc) of these activities? Specifically, if there are health information exchange organizations in the State, what is their governance structure and is the SMA involved? ** How extensive is their geographic reach and scope of participation? 2.1.1 Federal Partners Federal partners engaged in HIT/EHR activities within Montana include: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Indian Health Service (IHS) Veteran’s Administration (VA) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 2.1.1.1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS is a key federal stakeholder for the of Montana. CMS established the Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (MPIP) via formal federal rulemaking, publishing the final rule in July 28, 2010. The final rule, establishes parameters and requirements for the MPIPs that States such as Montana will follow. CMS also assisted the ONC with the development of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for EHR technology. In addition, CMS is working with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and ONC to ensure privacy and security precautions are addressed for the Medicaid Provider Incentive Program. Lastly, CMS provides oversight regarding the MPIP reviewing and approving the Implementation Advanced Planning Document (IAPD) for Health Information Technology (HIT) and the State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan (SMHP).
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