The Chicago Health IT Regional Extension Center (CHITREC) is pleased to announce that Kate Balsley, MPH, has assumed the role of Director of Operations and Quality Improvement for the regional extension center (REC). She will be managing all operational functions…
Read MoreEligible Providers must register their intent to submit to a public health registry within the first 60 days of their MU reporting period to meet MU Objective 10 Measure 3. Now, the Illinois Prescription Drug Monitoring (ILPMP) is a registry…
Read MoreThe Quality Payment Program’s Small, Rural and Underserved Support (QPP-SURS) program is hosting an online event to help MIPS participants understand options for data submission. This webinar will be moderated by Bruce Spurlock, M.D., President & CEO of Cynosure Health…
Read MoreEligible providers (EPs) billing for Medicare Part B who did not demonstrate Meaningful Use (MU) during 2016 may be subject in 2018 to penalties on 2016 Medicare Part B billings. If this scenario applies to you, please review the following…
Read MoreEligible providers (EPs) billing for Medicare Part B who did not demonstrate Meaningful Use (MU) during 2016 may be subject in 2018 to penalties on 2016 Medicare Part B billings. If this scenario applies to you, please review the following…
Read MoreWe need your input about health IT in Illinois. The results will help with current and future support and resources for providers, practices, and hospitals in our state. Survey topics include EHR adoption, utilization, and functionality, as well as Health…
Read MoreSince the beginning of the Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Program, Illinois has dispersed $563,869,774.68 to providers in the state, having an incredible financial impact for participating providers. Below are the up-to-date program statistics from June 2017: View Program Stats-June 2017…
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently posted more new resources to help clinicians successfully participate in the first year of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). CMS encourages MIPS clinicians to visit the Quality Payment Program…
Read MoreCenter for Health Information Partnerships (CHiP) staff Kate Balsley and Sam Ross, along with faculty member Theresa Walunas, Ph.D., presented at the annual Alliance Chicago Conference on Friday, May 12th. Alliance Chicago is dedicated to advancing community health through collaboration,…
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the 2017 annual update for eCQMs for CY 2018 reporting for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and CY 2018 performance for Eligible Professionals (EPs) and Eligible Clinicians. These updated…
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