Promoting interoperability is one of the categories you are scored on in MIPS. Promoting interoperability revolves around utilizing our EHR to electronically communicate with other providers and with patients. While it can be one of the more difficult aspects of MIPS to score well on, it is straightforward. You will do well if you do it often and stay on top of it.
All small practices (15 doctors or less) are automatically exempt from Promoting Interoperability. You do not have to apply for the exemption. As long as you do not report interoperability data, you will be granted the exemption, and the MIPS score will be reweighted. Many practices will get a higher score if they choose to accept the automatic exemption.
Attestations
You have to attest to several items.
ONC-ACB Surveillance Attestation and ONC Direct Review Attestation – you need to agree to allow the government access to come in and evaluate your EHR to make sure that your EHR is working properly. You have to make sure that your are using your EHR properly.
Prevention of Information Blocking Attestation – you need to attest that you are not involved in information blocking. If you receive electronic requests for information, you need to respond to it in a timely manner.
Security Risk Analysis – document how and when you completed your HIPAA Security Risk Analysis. If you need help with your HIPAA Risk Analysis, contact TLD Systems for assistance.
High Priority Practices Guide of the Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER Guides) – document that you are using SAFER guidelines. SAFER guidelines are guidelines about the functionality of your EHR system to make sure it is working properly.
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