Crystal Practice Management EHR receives certification
June 9, 2011At least five electronic health record (EHR) products developed specifically for optometric practices have been approved for use in the Medicare EHR incentive program.
Austin, Texas-based Abeo Solutions Inc. has announced that its Crystal Practice Management software program has been certified as a complete EHR system for ambulatory health care practices.
The designation officially deems the software capable of enabling practitioners to qualify for EHR incentive funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Tested and certified by the Drummond Group – an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) – the EHR software is 2011/2012-compliant in accordance with criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health & Human Services.
“The certification validates that Crystal Practice Management can help providers take part in the electronic revolution that is reverberating across the health care industry,” said company sales director Mark Crowley. “Health care providers can now leverage our software to not only make significant care improvements but to also achieve meaningful use and qualify for incentive funds under ARRA. We are proud to offer providers the opportunity to truly improve care in their communities.”
Drummond Group’s ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHRs meet the meaningful use criteria for either eligible providers, including optometrists.
In turn, health care practitioners using the EHR systems of certified vendors are qualified to receive federal stimulus monies upon demonstrating meaningful use of the technology – a key component of the federal government’s push to improve clinical care delivery through the adoption and effective use of EHRs.
The Crystal Practice Management EHR system was developed specifically for use in optometric practices, Crowley emphasized.
The Crystal Practice Management EHR is available for installation immediately, Crowley said.
The system can be used to provide e-prescribing capability free of charge, using National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative (NEPSI) software, or for a minimal $20 monthly fee using Allscripts software, Crowley said.
The system has been tested for use in reporting 10 clinical quality measures (CQM) that are appropriate for optometric practice.
The Crystal Practice Management EHR is at least the fifth electronic health records product, developed specifically for optometric practices, to be approved for use in the federal HITECH incentive program.
Compulink Business Systems’ Advantage EHR Version 10, Eyefinity/ OfficeMate’s ExamWriter Version 10, and First Insight Corporation’s MaximEyes® SQL Electronic Health Records Version 1.1.0. have also been certified as complete EHR systems.
Health Innovation Technologies’ Revolution EHR Version 5.1.0, has been certified as an EHR module.
The company plans to seek certification for a complete EHR during the first half of this year.
At least two other optometric EHR providers – QuikEyes Software and Practice Director Software – plan to have their products tested for certification this year.
Additional information on the Crystal Practice Management EHR can be found on the developer’s Web site (www.crystalpm.com).
