170.314(a)(1)   COMPUTERIZED PROVIDER ORDER ENTRY

Computerized provider order entry. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access the following order types, at a minimum: (i) Medications; (ii) Laboratory; and (iii) Radiology/imaging.

170.314(a)(2)   DRUG-DRUG, DRUG-ALLERGY INTERACTION CHECKS

Drug-drug, drug-allergy interaction checks. (i) Interventions. Before a medication order is completed and acted upon during computerized provider order entry (CPOE), interventions must automatically and electronically indicate to a user drug-drug and drug-allergy contraindications based on a patient's medication list and medication allergy list. (ii) Adjustments. (A) Enable the severity level of interventions provided for drug-drug interaction checks to be adjusted. (B) Limit the ability to adjust severity levels to an identified set of users or available as a system administrative function.

170.314(a)(3)   DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographics. (i) Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access patient demographic data including preferred language, sex, race, ethnicity, and date of birth. (A) Enable race and ethnicity to be recorded in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.207(f) and whether a patient declines to specify race and/or ethnicity. (B) Enable preferred language to be recorded in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.207(g) and whether a patient declines to specify a preferred language. (ii) Inpatient setting only. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access preliminary cause of death in the event of a mortality.

170.314(a)(4)   VITAL SIGNS, BODY MASS INDEX, AND GROWTH CHARTS

Vital signs, body mass index, and growth charts. (i) Vital signs. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access, at a minimum, a patient's height/length, weight, and blood pressure. Height/length, weight, and blood pressure must be recorded in numerical values only. (ii) Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and electronically display body mass index based on a patient's height and weight. (iii) Optional€”Plot and display growth charts. Plot and electronically display, upon request, growth charts for patients.

170.314(a)(5)   PROBLEM LIST

Problem list. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access a patient's active problem list: (i) Ambulatory setting. Over multiple encounters in accordance with, at a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(a)(3); or (ii) Inpatient setting. For the duration of an entire hospitalization in accordance with, at a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(a)(3).

170.314(a)(6)   MEDICATION LIST

Medication list. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access a patient's active medication list as well as medication history: (i) Ambulatory setting. Over multiple encounters; or (ii) Inpatient setting. For the duration of an entire hospitalization.

170.314(a)(7)   MEDICATION ALLERGY LIST

Medication allergy list. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access a patient's active medication allergy list as well as medication allergy history: (i) Ambulatory setting. Over multiple encounters; or (ii) Inpatient setting. For the duration of an entire hospitalization.

170.314(a)(8)   CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT

Clinical decision support. (i) Evidence-based decision support interventions. Enable a limited set of identified users to select (i.e., activate) one or more electronic clinical decision support interventions (in addition to drug-drug and drug-allergy contraindication checking) based on each one and at least one combination of the following data: (A) Problem list; (B) Medication list; (C) Medication allergy list; (D) Demographics; (E) Laboratory tests and values/results; and (F) Vital signs. (ii) Linked referential clinical decision support. (A) EHR technology must be able to: (1) Electronically identify for a user diagnostic and therapeutic reference information; or (2) Electronically identify for a user diagnostic and therapeutic reference information in accordance with the standard specified at § 170.204(b) and the implementation specifications at § 170.204 (b)(1) or (2). (B) For paragraph (a)(8)(ii)(A) of this section, EHR technology must be able to electronically identify for a user diagnostic or therapeutic reference information based on each one and at least one combination of the following data referenced in paragraphs (a)(8)(i)(A) through (F) of this section: (iii) Clinical decision support configuration. (A) Enable interventions and reference resources specified in paragraphs (a)(8)(i) and (ii) of this section to be configured by a limited set of identified users (e.g., system administrator) based on a user's role. (B) EHR technology must enable interventions to be electronically triggered: (1) Based on the data referenced in paragraphs (a)(8)(i)(A) through (F) of this section. (2) When a patient's medications, medication allergies, and problems are incorporated from a transition of care/referral summary received pursuant to paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section. (3) Ambulatory setting only. When a patient's laboratory tests and values/results are incorporated pursuant to paragraph (b)(5)(i)(A)(1) of this section. (iv) Automatically and electronically interact. Interventions triggered in accordance with paragraphs (a)(8)(i) through (iii) of this section must automatically and electronically occur when a user is interacting with EHR technology. (v) Source attributes. Enable a user to review the attributes as indicated for all clinical decision support resources: (A) For evidence-based decision support interventions under paragraph (a)(8)(i) of this section: (1) Bibliographic citation of the intervention (clinical research/guideline); (2) Developer of the intervention (translation from clinical research/guideline); (3) Funding source of the intervention development technical implementation; and (4) Release and, if applicable, revision date(s) of the intervention or reference source. (B) For linked referential clinical decision support in paragraph (a)(8)(ii) of this section and drug-drug, drug-allergy interaction checks in paragraph(a)(2) of this section, the developer of the intervention, and where clinically indicated, the bibliographic citation.

170.314(a)(9)   ELECTRONIC NOTES

Enable a user to electronically record, change, access, and search electronic notes.

170.314(a)(10)   DRUG-FORMULARY CHECKS

Drug-formulary checks. EHR technology must automatically and electronically check whether a drug formulary (or preferred drug list) exists for a given patient and medication.

170.314(a)(11)   SMOKING STATUS

Smoking status. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access the smoking status of a patient in accordance with the standard specified at § 170.207(h).

170.314(a)(12)   IMAGE RESULTS

Image results. Electronically indicate to a user the availability of a patient's images and narrative interpretations (relating to the radiographic or other diagnostic test(s)) and enable electronic access to such images and narrative interpretations.

170.314(a)(13)   FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY

Family health history. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access a patient's family health history according to: (i) At a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(a)(3); or (ii) The standard specified in § 170.207(j).

170.314(a)(14)   PATIENT LIST CREATION

Patient list creation. Enable a user to electronically and dynamically select, sort, access, and create patient lists by: date and time; and based on each one and at least one combination of the following data: (i) Problems; (ii) Medications; (iii) Medication allergies; (iv) Demographics; (v) Laboratory tests and values/results; and (vi) Ambulatory setting only. Patient communication preferences.

170.314(a)(15)   PATIENT-SPECIFIC EDUCATION RESOURCES

Patient-specific education resources. EHR technology must be able to electronically identify for a user patient-specific education resources based on data included in the patient's problem list, medication list, and laboratory tests and values/results: (i) In accordance with the standard specified at § 170.204(b) and the implementation specifications at § 170.204(b)(1) or (2); and (ii) By any means other than the method specified in paragraph (a)(15)(i) of this section.

170.314(b)(1)   TRANSITIONS OF CARE - RECEIVE, DISPLAY, AND INCORPORATE TRANSITION OF CARE/REFERRAL SUMMARIES

Transitions of care - receive, display, and incorporate transition of care/referral summaries. (i) Receive. EHR technology must be able to electronically receive transition of care/referral summaries in accordance with: (A) The standard specified in § 170.202(a). (B) Optional. The standards specified in § 170.202(a) and (b). (C) Optional. The standards specified in § 170.202(b) and (c). (ii) Display. EHR technology must be able to electronically display in human readable format the data included in transition of care/referral summaries received and formatted according to any of the following standards (and applicable implementation specifications) specified in: § 170.205(a)(1), § 170.205(a)(2), and § 170.205(a)(3). (iii) Incorporate. Upon receipt of a transition of care/referral summary formatted according to the standard adopted at § 170.205(a)(3), EHR technology must be able to: (A) Correct patient. Demonstrate that the transition of care/referral summary received is or can be properly matched to the correct patient. (B) Data incorporation. Electronically incorporate the following data expressed according to the specified standard(s): (1) Medications. At a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(d)(2); (2) Problems. At a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(a)(3); (3) Medication allergies. At a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(d)(2). (C) Section views. Extract and allow for individual display each additional section or sections (and the accompanying document header information) that were included in a transition of care/referral summary received and formatted in accordance with the standard adopted at § 170.205(a)(3).

170.314(b)(2)   TRANSITIONS OF CARE - CREATE AND TRANSMIT TRANSITION OF CARE/REFERRAL SUMMARIES

Transitions of care - create and transmit transition of care/referral summaries. (i) Create. Enable a user to electronically create a transition of care/referral summary formatted according to the standard adopted at § 170.205(a)(3) that includes, at a minimum, the Common MU Data Set and the following data expressed, were applicable, according to the specified standard(s): (A) Encounter diagnoses. The standard specified in § 170.207(i) or, at a minimum, the version of the standard specified § 170.207(a)(3); (B) Immunizations. The standard specified in § 170.207(e)(2); (C) Cognitive status; (D) Functional status; and (E) Ambulatory setting only. The reason for referral; and referring or transitioning provider's name and office contact information. (F) Inpatient setting only. Discharge instructions. (ii) Transmit. Enable a user to electronically transmit the transition of care/referral summary created in paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section in accordance with: (A) The standard specified in § 170.202(a). (B) Optional. The standards specified in § 170.202(a) and (b).(C) Optional. The standards specified in § 170.202(b) and (c).

170.314(b)(3)   ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING

Electronic prescribing. Enable a user to electronically create prescriptions and prescription related information for electronic transmission in accordance with: (i) The standard specified in § 170.05(b)(2); and (ii) At a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(d)(2).

170.314(b)(4)   CLINICAL INFORMATION RECONCILIATION

Clinical information reconciliation. Enable a user to electronically reconcile the data that represent a patient's active medication, problem, and medication allergy list as follows. For each list type: (i) Electronically and simultaneously display (i.e., in a single view) the data from at least two list sources in a manner that allows a user to view the data and their attributes, which must include, at a minimum, the source and last modification date. (ii) Enable a user to create a single reconciled list of medications, medication allergies, or problems. (iii) Enable a user to review and validate the accuracy of a final set of data and, upon a user's confirmation, automatically update the list.

170.314(b)(5)   INCORPORATE LABORATORY TESTS AND VALUES/RESULTS

Incorporate laboratory tests and values/results. (i) Receive results. (A) Ambulatory setting only. (1) Electronically receive and incorporate clinical laboratory tests and values/results in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.205(j) and, at a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(c)(2). (2) Electronically display the tests and values/results received in human readable format. (B) Inpatient setting only. Electronically receive clinical laboratory tests and values/results in a structured format and electronically display such tests and values/results in human readable format. (ii) Electronically display all the information for a test report specified at 42 CFR 493.1291(c)(1) through (7). (iii) Electronically attribute, associate, or link a laboratory test and value/result with a laboratory order or patient record.

170.314(b)(7)   DATA PORTABILITY

Data portability. Enable a user to electronically create a set of export summaries for all patients in EHR technology formatted according to the standard adopted at § 170.205(a)(3) that represents the most current clinical information about each patient and includes, at a minimum, the Common MU Data Set and the following data expressed, where applicable, according to the specified standard(s): (i) Encounter diagnoses. The standard specified in § 170.207(i) or, at a minimum, the version of the standard at § 170.207(a)(3); (ii) Immunizations. The standard specified in § 170.207(e)(2); (iii) Cognitive status; (iv) Functional status; and (v) Ambulatory setting only. The reason for referral; and referring or transition in provider's name and office contact information. (vi) Inpatient setting only. Discharge instructions.

170.314(c)(1)   CLINICAL QUALITY MEASURES - CAPTURE AND EXPORT

Clinical Quality Measures - capture and export. (i) Capture. For each and every CQM for which the EHR technology is presented for certification, EHR technology must be able to electronically record all of the data identified in the standard specified at § 170.204(c) that would be necessary to calculate each CQM. Data required for CQM exclusions or exceptions must be codified entries, which may include specific terms as defined by each CQM, or may include codified expressions of €œpatient reason,€? €œsystem reason,€? or €œmedical reason.€? (ii) Export. EHR technology must be able to electronically export a data file formatted in accordance with the standards specified at § 170.205(h) that includes all of the data captured for each and every CQM to which EHR technology was certified under paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section.

170.314(c)(2)   CLINICAL QUALITY MEASURES - IMPORT AND CALCULATE

Clinical quality measures - import and calculate. (i) Import. EHR technology must be able to electronically import a data file formatted in accordance with the standard specified at § 170.205(h) and use such data to perform the capability specified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section. EHR technology presented for certification to all three of the certification criteria adopted in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section is not required to meet paragraph (c)(2)(i). (ii) Calculate. EHR technology must be able to electronically calculate each and every clinical quality measure for which it is presented for certification.

170.314(c)(3)   CLINICAL QUALITY MEASURES - ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

Clinical quality measures - electronic submission. Enable a user to electronically create a data file for transmission of clinical quality measurement data: (i) In accordance with the standards specified at § 170.205(h) and (k); and (ii) That can be electronically accepted by CMS.

170.314(d)(1)   AUTHENTICATION, ACCESS CONTROL, AND AUTHORIZATION

Authentication, access control, and authorization. (i) Verify against a unique identifier(s) (e.g., username or number) that a person seeking access to electronic health information is the one claimed; and (ii) Establish the type of access to electronic health information a user is permitted based on the unique identifier(s) provided in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, and the actions the user is permitted to perform with the EHR technology.

170.314(d)(2)   AUDITABLE EVENTS AND TAMPER-RESISTANCE

Auditable events and tamper-resistance. (i) Record actions. EHR technology must be able to: (A) Record actions related to electronic health information in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.210(e)(1); (B) Record the audit log status (enabled or disabled) in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.210(e)(2) unless it cannot be disabled by any user; and (C) Record the encryption status (enabled or disabled) of electronic health information locally stored on end-user devices by EHR technology in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.210(e)(3) unless the EHR technology prevents electronic health information from being locally stored on end-user devices (see 170.314(d)(7) of this section). (ii) Default setting. EHR technology must be set by default to perform the capabilities specified in paragraph (d)(2)(i)(A) of this section and, where applicable, paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B) or (C), or both paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B) and (C). (iii) When disabling the audit log is permitted. For each capability specified in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(A) through (C) of this section that EHR technology permits to be disabled, the ability to do so must be restricted to a limited set of identified users. (iv) Audit log protection. Actions and statuses recorded in accordance with paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section must not be capable of being changed, overwritten, or deleted by the EHR technology. (v) Detection. EHR technology must be able to detect whether the audit log has been altered.

170.314(d)(3)   AUDIT REPORT(S)

Audit report(s). Enable a user to create an audit report for a specific time period and to sort entries in the audit log according to each of the data specified in the standards at § 170.210(e).

170.314(d)(4)   AMENDMENTS

Amendments. Enable a user to electronically select the record affected by a patient's request for amendment and perform the capabilities specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) or (ii) of this section. (i) Accepted amendment. For an accepted amendment, append the amendment to the affected record or include a link that indicates the amendment's location. (ii) Denied amendment. For a denied amendment, at a minimum, append the request and denial of the request to the affected record or include a link that indicates this information's location.

170.314(d)(5)   AUTOMATIC LOG-OFF

Automatic log-off. Prevent a user from gaining further access to an electronic session after a predetermined time of inactivity.

170.314(d)(6)   EMERGENCY ACCESS

Emergency access. Permit an identified set of users to access electronic health information during an emergency.

170.314(d)(7)   END-USER DEVICE ENCRYPTION

End-user device encryption. Paragraph (d)(7)(i) or (ii) of this section must be met to satisfy this certification criterion. (i) EHR technology that is designed to locally store electronic health information on end-user devices must encrypt the electronic health information stored on such devices after use of EHR technology on those devices stops. (A) Electronic health information that is stored must be encrypted in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.210(a)(1). (B) Default setting. EHR technology must be set by default to perform this capability and, unless this configuration cannot be disabled by any user, the ability to change the configuration must be restricted to a limited set of identified users. (ii) EHR technology is designed to prevent electronic health information from being locally stored on end-user devices after use of EHR technology on those devices stops.

170.314(d)(8)   INTEGRITY

Integrity. (i) Create a message digest in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.210(c). (ii) Verify in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.210(c) upon receipt of electronically exchanged health information that such information has not been altered.

170.314(e)(1)   VIEW, DOWNLOAD, AND TRANSMIT TO 3RD PARTY

View, download, and transmit to 3rd party. (i) EHR technology must provide patients (and their authorized representatives) with an online means to view, download, and transmit to a 3rd party the data specified below. Access to these capabilities must be through a secure channel that ensures all content is encrypted and integrity-protected in accordance with the standard for encryption and hashing algorithms specified at § 170.210(f). (A) View. Electronically view in accordance with the standard adopted at § 170.204(a), at a minimum, the following data: (1) The Common MU Data Set (which should be in their English (i.e., non-coded) representation if they associate with a vocabulary/code set). (2) Ambulatory setting only. Provider's name and office contact information. (3) Inpatient setting only. Admission and discharge dates and locations; discharge instructions; and reason(s) for hospitalization. (B) Download. (1) Electronically download an ambulatory summary or inpatient summary (as applicable to the EHR technology setting for which certification is requested) in human readable format or formatted according to the standard adopted at § 170.205(a)(3) that includes, at a minimum, the following data (which, for the human readable version, should be in their English representation if they associate with a vocabulary/code set): (i) Ambulatory setting only. All of the data specified in paragraph (e)(1)(i)(A)(1) and (2) of this section. (ii) Inpatient setting only. All of the data specified in paragraphs (e)(1)(i)(A)(1) and (3) of this section. (2) Inpatient setting only. Electronically download transition of care/referral summaries that were created as a result of a transition of care (pursuant to the capability expressed in the certification criterion adopted at paragraph (b)(2) of this section). (C) Transmit to third party. (1) Electronically transmit the ambulatory summary or inpatient summary (as applicable to the EHR technology setting for which certification is requested) created in paragraph (e)(1)(i)(B)(1) of this section in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.202(a). (2) Inpatient setting only. Electronically transmit transition of care/referral summaries (as a result of a transition of care/referral) selected by the patient (or their authorized representative) in accordance with the standard specified in § 170.202(a). (ii) Activity history log. (A) When electronic health information is viewed, downloaded, or transmitted to a third-party using the capabilities included in paragraphs (e)(1)(i)(A) through (C) of this section, the following information must be recorded and made accessible to the patient: (1) The action(s) (i.e., view, download, transmission) that occurred; (2) The date and time each action occurred in accordance with the standard specified at § 170.210(g); and (3) The user who took the action. (B) EHR technology presented for certification may demonstrate compliance with paragraph (e)(1)(ii)(A) of this section

170.314(e)(2)   CLINICAL SUMMARY

Clinical summary. (i) Create. Enable a user to create a clinical summary for a patient in human readable format and formatted according to the standards adopted at § 170.205(a)(3). (ii) Customization. Enable a user to customize the data included in the clinical summary. (iii) Minimum data from which to select. EHR technology must permit a user to select, at a minimum, the following data when creating a clinical summary: (A) Common MU Data Set (which, for the human readable version, should be in their English representation if they associate with a vocabulary/code set) (B) The provider's name and office contact information; date and location of visit; reason for visit; immunizations and/or medications administered during the visit; diagnostic tests pending; clinical instructions; future appointments; referrals to other providers; future scheduled tests; and recommended patient decision aids.

170.314(e)(3)   SECURE MESSAGING

Secure messaging. Enable a user to electronically send messages to, and receive messages from, a patient in a manner that ensures: (i) Both the patient (or authorized representative) and EHR technology user are authenticated; and (ii) The message content is encrypted and integrity-protected in accordance with the standard for encryption and hashing algorithms specified at § 170.210(f).

170.314(f)(1)   IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION

Immunization information. Enable a user to electronically record, change, and access immunization information.

170.314(f)(2)   TRANSMISSION TO IMMUNIZATION REGISTRIES

Transmission to immunization registries. EHR technology must be able to electronically create immunization information for electronic transmission in accordance with: (i) The standard and applicable implementation specifications specified in § 170.205(e)(3); and (ii) At a minimum, the version of the standard specified in § 170.207(e)(2).

170.314(f)(3)   TRANSMISSION TO PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES - SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE

Transmission to public health agencies - syndromic surveillance. EHR technology must be able to electronically create syndrome-based public health surveillance information for electronic transmission in accordance with: (i) Ambulatory setting only. (A) The standard specified in § 170.205(d)(2). (B) Optional. The standard (and applicable implementation specifications) specified in § 170.205(d)(3). (ii) Inpatient setting only. The standard (and applicable implementation specifications) specified in § 170.205(d)(3).

170.314(g)(2)   AUTOMATED MEASURE CALCULATION

Automated measure calculation. For each meaningful use objective with a percentage-based measure that is supported by a capability included in an EHR technology, electronically record the numerator and denominator and create a report including the numerator, denominator, and resulting percentage associated with each applicable meaningful use measure.

170.314(g)(3)   SAFETY-ENHANCED DESIGN

Safety-enhanced design. User-centered design processes must be applied to each capability an EHR technology includes that is specified in the following certification criteria: § 170.314(a)(1), (2), (6) through (8), and (16) and (b)(3) and (4).

170.314(g)(4)   QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Quality management system. For each capability that an EHR technology includes and for which that capability's certification is sought, the use of a Quality Management System (QMS) in the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of that capability must be identified. (i) If a single QMS was used for applicable capabilities, it would only need to be identified once. (ii) If different QMS were applied to specific capabilities, each QMS applied would need to be identified. This would include the application of a QMS to some capabilities and none to others. (iii) If no QMS was applied to all applicable capabilities such a response is acceptable to satisfy this certification criterion.

CMS2   PREVENTIVE CARE AND SCREENING: SCREENING FOR CLINICAL DEPRESSION AND FOLLOW-UP PLAN

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for clinical depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen.

CMS65   HYPERTENSION: IMPROVEMENT IN BLOOD PRESSURE

Percentage of patients aged 18-85 years of age with a diagnosis of hypertension whose blood pressure improved during the measurement period.

CMS68   DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT MEDICATIONS IN THE MEDICAL RECORD

Percentage of specified visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional attests to documenting a list of current medications to the best of his/her knowledge and ability. This list must include ALL prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration.

CMS69   PREVENTIVE CARE AND SCREENING: BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) SCREENING AND FOLLOW-UP

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a calculated BMI in the past six months or during the current reporting period documented in the medical record AND if the most recent BMI is outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented within the past six months or during the current reporting period. Normal Parameters: Age 65 years and older BMI - 23 and < 30 Age 18-64 years BMI - 18.5 and < 25

CMS75   CHILDREN WHO HAVE DENTAL DECAY OR CAVITIES

Percentage of children ages 0-20, who have had tooth decay or cavities during the measurement period.

CMS117   CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION STATUS

Percentage of children 2 years of age who had four diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP); three polio (IPV), one measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); three H influenza type B (HiB); three hepatitis B (Hep B); one chicken pox (VZV); four pneumococcal conjugate (PCV); one hepatitis A (Hep A); two or three rotavirus (RV); and two influenza (flu) vaccines by their second birthday.

CMS122   DIABETES: HEMOGLOBIN A1C POOR CONTROL

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had hemoglobin A1c > 9.0% during the measurement period.

CMS124   CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age, who received one or more Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer.

CMS125   BREAST CANCER SCREENING

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age, who received one or more Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer.

CMS165   CONTROLLING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Percentage of patients 18-85 years of age who had a diagnosis of hypertension and whose blood pressure was adequately controlled (<140/90mmHg) during the measurement period.

CMS166   USE OF IMAGING STUDIES FOR LOW BACK PAIN

Percentage of patients 18-50 years of age with a diagnosis of low back pain who did not have an imaging study (plain X-ray, MRI, CT scan) within 28 days of the diagnosis.

Surescripts ePrescribe (via web services provided by MDToolxox)

Used by health care prescribers to transmit prescription and renewal orders electronically.

Surescripts HISP Services (via services provided by MDToolbox)

Provides Direct secure messaging for secure exchange of patient information.

HealthVault

Microsoft HealthVault is a trusted place for people to gather, store, use, and share health information online.