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Stage 2: Measure 6 Specialized Disease Registry

DSCF6123 for website w-blurred linesThe RGV HIE is hosting a Population Health Registry. The Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services has recognized the RGV HIE Population Health Registry as a Specialized Registry. Eligible Professionals who use a Certified EHR technology and who participate in the RGV HIE Population Health Registry by sending data to the RGV HIE are eligible to attest to Meaningful Use 2: Menu Measure 6. See updates to Meaningful Use here.

See table below for Meaningful Use reporting periods for Eligible Professionals. Eligible Professionals must submit an intent to submit data to the Population Health Registry to the RGV HIE within the first 60 days of their 90 day reporting for Meaningful Use. 
Table 18—EHR Reporting Periods and Related Payment Adjustment Years for EPs
2015
EHR reporting period for a payment adjustment year Applies to avoid a payment adjustment in CY 2016 Applies to avoid a payment adjustment in CY 2017
EPs who have not successfully demonstrated meaningful use in a prior year (new participants) Any continuous 90-day period in CY 2015 Yes, if EP successfully attests by February 29, 2016 Yes, if EP successfully attests by February 29, 2016.
EPs who have successfully demonstrated meaningful use in a prior year (returning participants) Any continuous 90-day period in CY 2015 No Yes, if EP successfully attests by February 29, 2016.
2016
EHR reporting period for a payment adjustment year Applies to avoid a payment adjustment in CY 2017 Applies to avoid a payment adjustment in CY 2018.
EP new participants Any continuous 90-day period in CY 2016 Yes, if EP successfully attests by October 1, 2016 Yes, if EP successfully attests by February 28, 2017.
EP returning participants CY 2016 No Yes, if successfully attest by February 28, 2017.
2017
EHR reporting period for a payment adjustment year Applies to avoid a payment adjustment in CY 2018 Applies to avoid a payment adjustment in CY 2019
EP new participants Any continuous 90-day period in CY 2017 Yes, if EP successfully attests by October 1, 2017 N/A.
EP returning participants N/A N/A N/A.
Medicaid EP returning participants demonstrating Stage 3 Any continuous 90-day period in CY 2017 No Yes, if successfully attest by February 28, 2018.

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Cameron County recognizes RGV HIE as an MU 2 Specialized Registry

  • Why is Cameron County Supporting MU2 Specialized Registry Public Health Measure?

    The Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services supports the Meaningful Use Stage 2 Specialized Registry Public Health Measure because it provides a mechanism for Eligible Providers (EPs) to meet the Stage 2 Menu Measure 6. This provides EP's the capability to identify and report specific cases to a specialized registry (other than a cancer registry), except where prohibited, and in accordance with applicable law and practice.

  • How is Cameron County DHHS going to meet Measure 6 of MU2?

    In ensuring EPs in Cameron County meet this objective, the Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services is utilizing RGV HIE Chronic Disease Registry which qualifies as a Meaningful Use Stage 2 Specialized Registry. All EPs in Cameron County who use a certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) and participate in the Chronic Disease Registry are eligible to meet Meaningful Use Stage 2 Menu Measure 6.

  • What is the process to apply?

    In order for an EP in Cameron County to meet this measure, an EP must register their intent to submit data to the Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services for Meaningful Use Stage 2 Specialized Registry with the Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services by the deadline (within 60 days of the start of the EHR reporting period). All Eligible Providers who qualify and intend to submit electronic data to the Chronic Disease Registry must register their intent by completing and submitting the Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services Meaningful Use: Stage 2 Eligible Professional Registration Form found above. 

  • How will I receive confirmation of my registration?

    After registration has been validated, you will receive a confirmation letter or, if needed, a request for additional information from the RGV HIE. Questions regarding this process may be addressed to Janie Martinez, Project Manger, via email at janie@old.rgvhie.org.

  • When is the deadline for EPs in Cameron County to register?

    Please reference the table above for Meaningful Use reporting periods for Eligible Professionals. This specific program participation is limited to Eligible Providers in Cameron County only. Those who wish to submit data to the Specialized Registry must register their intent to submit data within the first 60 days of their Meaningful Use reporting period.

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