AmerisourceBergen offers rapid implementation methodology for meaningful use of EHRs

Feb 8 2010

AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) announced a unique offering designed to help hospitals and health systems achieve meaningful use readiness for electronic health records (EHR), regardless of the technology they are using. The offering will be provided through Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions (PHS), a professional healthcare consulting business unit of AmerisourceBergen.

“Our proven rapid implementation methodology has assisted organizations across the country increase efficiencies and safety while driving down cost in a timely manner”

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the proposed rule defining “meaningful use” criteria for certified electronic health records. Hospitals must have three months of data using an EHR system in order to qualify for initial incentives by 2011. Health systems that do not meet the criteria for meaningful use by 2015 will be penalized, and not receive their full Medicaid or Medicare program fee schedules.

One of the challenges facing hospitals in certification is the potential gaps in data because of inefficient workflow processes. PHS’ multi-disciplinary team of consultants is positioned to assist hospitals in evaluating and implementing workflow processes. The Rapid Clinical Adoption uses unique methodologies and processes that have been successfully used in hospitals to improve patient outcomes, no matter what type of technology is in place.

“Our proven rapid implementation methodology has assisted organizations across the country increase efficiencies and safety while driving down cost in a timely manner,” said Rick Roycroft, group vice president, Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions. “It is paramount that hospital executives address process and workflow challenges as they strive to implement EHR systems. They must maintain patient safety, address process and workflow challenges while controlling costs. Our team works with them to implement the ideal future state.”

The Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions’ team takes a multi-disciplinary approach to look at clinical and operations improvement. The Rapid Clinical Adoption approach helps the health systems identify gaps and implement a plan to achieve their maximum benefit. More information about the Rapid Clinical Adoption approach can be found by calling 877-892-1254.