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Now Available: Interactive Tool to Help Providers Understand 2014 CEHRT NPRM

In May 2014, CMS released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would grant flexibility to providers who are experiencing difficulties fully implementing 2014 Edition certified EHR technology (CEHRT) to attest this year.

HITEC-LA, a project of L.A. Care Health Plan, helps small practices and clinics switch from paper files to electronic records that help improve patient care

LOS ANGELES – HITEC-LA, a project of L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan,  has been awarded a one year no cost extension from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The extension is through April 2015.

A Project of L.A. Care Health Plan, HITEC-LA Continues to Help 27 L.A. County Health Centers Reach Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Improve Care Quality

LOS ANGELES – HITEC-LA, a project of L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, has been awarded a second year contract from the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC) to further implement certified electronic health records (EHRs).

A project of L.A. Care Health Plan, HITEC-LA helps small practices and clinics switch from paper files to electronic records that help improve patient care

LOS ANGELES – HITEC-LA announced that more than 2,500 of its members who are eligible primary care providers have reached meaningful use with certified electronic health record (EHR) systems.  A project of L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, HITEC-LA’s goal is to help 3,000 eligible primary care providers in L.A.

With patient engagement becoming a significant focus in Stage 2 of Meaningful Use, Blue Button will play an important role for providers and patients alike. We've developed two resources for RECs to share with providers:

Click here to download a guide for patients about Blue Button that specifies what it is, how to use it and why it is beneficial to have access to personal health information.