Resources

PA REACH East is your one-stop-shop for expert advice on the adoption of EHR systems into individual and small group practices in eastern PA.  To ensure that you have all of the facts about the services that we provide, as well as a clear understanding of the support and funding that is available through the federal government for the meaningful use of EHR technology, we have highlighted some key resources for you to quickly access from this page.

 

​HIE Fact Sheet - PA eHealth Partnership Authority ​This fact sheet covers a variety of issues about how HIE improves health care quality and delivery, the financial benefits of HIE and how it has received universal support from public and private sectors.
​CMS Stage 2 Toolkit
 ​This Toolkit is an interactive document that provides users with resources and information about Stage 2 of the EHR Incentive Programs and 2014 Clinical Quality Measure requirements. The toolkit includes materials for eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs).
​Program Deadlines for CMS Programs 2013 ​View and download the presentation slides from CMS's Webinar, entitled, "Provider Deadlines for CMS Programs 2013".
​DPW Meaningful Use Webinar on 2/27/13 - Presentation Slides ​View and download the presentation slides from DPW's Meaningful Use Webinar which was held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

ONC's Guide to Privacy & Security of Health Information

 This guide provides insight into the many facets of privacy and security surrounding health IT.  Learn what privacy and security is, why its important, and gain access to resources and tools which will ensure that you meet the privacy & security measures for Meaningful Use.​
Toolset for E-Prescribing Implementation in Physician Offices​ This toolset is designed to provide physician offices with step-by-step guidance for preparing for and launching an e-prescribing system.​
Toolset for E-Prescribing Implementation in Independent Pharmacies​ This toolset is designed to provide independent pharmacies with step-by-step guidance for preparing for and launching an e-prescribing system.​
UPDATED 3.26.13
PA-SIIS HL7 Interface EMR Vendor List​		 View the updated PA Statewide Immunization Information System (PA-SIIS) HL7 Interface EMR Vendor List to see the status of EMR vendors progress towards implementing a HL7 interface. (List updated on 3.26.13)​
CMS Eligibility Page Are you eligible to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs?
Registration Webinar

View a Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Webinar for eligible professionals, a tutorial video that will help ensure the registration process is a success

Medscape EHR Self-Assessment What do you know and do you know enough? Earn CME credit while you learn! Participation may require logging into Medscape, but registration is free and does not require any commitment
REACH EAST Fact Sheet

Learn who we are and how we can help

DHHS’ Facts-At-A-Glance

HITECH Priority Grants Program – what is it and how does it work?

HHS Fact Sheet

Learn more about PA REACH, the services we provide, and why the time to act is NOW

What is the HITECH Program?

See how the RECs across the country will work together to provide support for EHR implementation

Why Health IT?

Find out what prompted this movement toward health IT, and why it is so important

HITECH Programs

Learn more about the goal to improve patient care nationwide by investing in HIT

Health IT Buzz

Health IT Hot Topics – find out what others are saying or post your own comments

Follow ONC on Twitter

Get the latest HIT updates by subscribing to ONC on Twitter

Clinician's Guide to e-Prescribing

 Learn more about e-Prescribing within the contexts of the HITECH Act and Meaningful Use.​