Paul Cartland
State Health Information Technology Coordinator
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Headline News
- Read more about how electronic health records are improving efficiency in a recent newsminer.com feature article
- Alaska officials have been recognized by the federal government as national leaders for their efforts to enhance the safety and quality of health care by embracing the use of health information technology. To read more of this press release please click here.
- Alaska began marketing the Health Information Exchange in Fairbanks Alaska in preparation for the production launch for Health Information Exchange pilot sites in this region. Check out the video at: http://vimeo.com/58934429 or listen to one of two Public Service Announcments: PSA 1, PSA 2 and/or PSA 3.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) release the final requirements for Stage 2 Electronic Health Records Incentive programs on Thursday August 23, 2012. The regulations can be found at:
For tips sheets and other useful documents on CMS's final rule is available at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/Stage_2.html
- A fact sheet on ONC's standards and certification criteria final rule is available at http://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/meaningful-use-stage-2-0
Important Program Documents
Alaska EHR Incentive Payment Information
Provider Type |
Number of Providers Registered with State Level Registry |
Total Number of Providers
Paid as of April 2013 |
Total Amount Paid as of April 2013 |
Providers Paid in April 2013 |
Amount Paid in April 2013 |
Eligible Professionals |
629 |
344 |
$7,654,252.00 |
8 |
$144,500.00 |
Eligible
Hospitals |
19 |
19 |
$16,072,386.04 |
1 |
$106,500.00 |
Total |
648 |
363 |
$23,726,683.04 |
9 |
$251,000.00 |