CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

“Pass a Good Time” at CHUG Fall 2017!

What’s at CHUG Fall 2017? "Pass a Good Time" at CHUG Fall 2017! Healthcare organizations are confronting considerable changes in the journey of transformation. As we move along this path you will not want to miss "Quality is the New…
CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

Three Weeks Left to Register! Don’t Miss Out on CHUG Fall 2017!

The conference agenda consists of OVER 70 educational sessions - presented by Centricity users, CHUG sponsors, and GE Healthcare! Click here to see the full agenda. For the First Time Ever... Earn up to 11.0 Nursing Education Credits…
CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kavita Patel

Dr. Kavita Patel is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a co-founder of Tuple Health, a physician led company focused on practical clinical solutions to bring care back to health as well as a practicing primary care…
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Phreesia Webinar: Transforming Patient Intake

Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017 | Time: 1pm ET Patient intake is a complex process with many moving parts requiring multiple different staff members from within your organization. From assisting patients in the waiting room to verifying…
CHUG Hotel Room Block & Saver Discount Ends Today - Register Now!

Meet our Keynote Speaker! Remember, the Super Saver Discount Ends Today – Register Now!

CHUG Hotel Room Block Closes Today! Register NOW! Earn up to 11.0 Contact Nursing Education Credits. Meet Our Keynote Speaker! Dr. Kavita Patel is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a co-founder of…
CHUG Hotel Room Block and Saver Discount Ends in One Week! Register Now!

CHUG Hotel Room Block and Saver Discount Ends in One Week! Register Now!

The CHUG room block at the Sheraton closes on Monday, September 25th. After this date, availability and the discounted room rate are no longer guaranteed. Don't wait until it's too late: register now and secure your hotel room! FOR THE…
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Customer State of the Union Address

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Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Cusomters: Jon Zimmerman, Vice President and General Manager, Value-Based Care Solutions, and Chad Dodd, General Manager, Ambulatory Practice Solutions, would like to invite you to attend…
CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

Nursing Education Credits Now Available!

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The CHUG Board of Directors is pleased to be able to offer, for the first time ever, Nursing Education Credits! It is not too late - REGISTER NOW! At CHUG, you'll be able to earn up to 11.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1214 Working…
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Hurricane Harvey – Disaster Exceptions/Exemptions for Medicare Certified Providers Affected by Severe Storms & Flooding

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is granting exceptions under certain Medicare quality reporting and value-based purchasing programs to acute care hospitals, PPS-exempt cancer hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities, skilled…

A Special Request from the KLAS President

Traditionally we reach out to you to understand how your vendors are performing for you. Today we would like to flip that around and ask how KLAS is doing and what we can do to help you be more successful in a changing world. So in place…
CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

SCAM ALERT – FRAUDULENT HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS

Dear CHUG Members: It has been brought to our attention that a third-party housing company, Exhibitor Housing Services (EHS), has been contacting exhibitors and claiming to be in charge of the sleeping room block for the CHUG Fall 2017 Conference…
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2018 CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP) Proposed Rule Webinar

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2018 CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP) Proposed Rule Webinar on August 17th Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: Mark Segal, GE Healthcare Vice President Government and Industry Affairs, and Chad Dodd, General…
CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

Super Saver Discount Ends Tonight – Don’t Miss the Chance to Save!

"Pass a Good Time" at CHUG Fall 2017! Healthcare organizations are confronting considerable changes in the journey of transformation.  As we move along this path you will not want to miss "Quality is the New Currency"! Join us as we discuss…
CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations

CHUG Fall 2017 Call for Presentations Deadline Extended!

Missed out on turning in your presentation for CHUG Fall 2017 last week? Well, you're in luck! The Call for Presentations deadline has been extended until Friday, July 21st! CHUG needs users like you to present sessions or lead discussions…
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KLAS Trending Reports

Hello! In case you missed it, earlier this month, in lieu of our monthly newsletter, we sent a special message from our founder, Kent Gale. That message is contained below. We wanted to give everyone the chance to participate in the beta…
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By FRIDAY JUNE, 23RD Responses needed for KLAS!

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Responses are needed for KLAS Interoperability Questionnaire by Friday, June 23rd Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: Meaningful interoperability continues to be a pursuit of providers, vendors, and industry oversight…
Quatris Health Announces Merger with Health Systems

Quatris Health Announces Acquisition of HealthSystems

BEDFORD, TX – March 1, 2017 – Quatris Health (“Quatris”), a provider of specialized healthcare software and database solutions, as well as hosting, software maintenance and support services for small and medium sized physician practices,…
CHUG @ Centricity Live!

Centricity LIVE is NEXT Week: Many People are Still Registering

How can I still register for Centricity LIVE? As of Monday evening, 1,879 people have registered for the event... and they want you to join them in Boston. There is still time to register. $429 only if you come for the day! Can’t…
CHUG @ Centricity Live!

Unprecedented Line-up Planned for CHUG at Centricity LIVE

From Keynotes to Roadmaps, we have you covered! CHUG at Centricity LIVE features a terrific lineup, including inspirational keynote speakers, respected healthcare experts, and great networking receptions. Check out what's in store for you!  Thursday,…
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Sign up now for pre-conference User Group meetings at Centricity LIVE!

Register Now! You’re invited to attend a selection of Financial Management pre-conference User Group meetings at Centricity LIVE 2017. These meetings are complimentary and are targeted for the Financial Management User Group community,…
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Spring Webinar Series and Formulary Editor EOL/EOS

New Spring Webinar Series April 18, 2017 Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: Value-based care is here, and GE Healthcare would like to be your trusted advisor through these changing times. Our team has…
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Kick up your booths with The Band Perry!

Friday, May 19, 2017 6:00 PM Get ready to rock along with the country superstars, The Band Perry! ​Join us as The Band Perry performs their greatest hits LIVE on the stage. It's a performance you don't want to miss, so register…
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C-LIVE Agenda Builder Online – Register Today!

With more than 200 education sessions, product roadmap presentations, and panel discussions, the Centricity LIVE Agenda Builder can help you maximize your Centricity LIVE experience.
CHUG @ Centricity Live!

CHUG at Centricity LIVE 2017: CHUG NEEDS YOU!

Register now! Join us in Boston, MA for 2 full days guaranteed to spark ideas and get you motivated.  The Centricity Healthcare User Group (CHUG) is a vendor independent association of Centricity Electronic Medical Record (CEMR)…
7 Tips to Cultivate Your Trainer Part 2

7 Tips to Cultivate Your Trainer Part 2

This is the second installment of a two-part blog mini-series where I share the tricks of the trade with detailed tips surrounding 7 essential “train the trainer” categories.
7 Tips to Cultivate Your Trainer - Part 1

7 Tips to Cultivate Your Trainer – Part 1 of 2

Preparing your trainer to deliver an impactful learning experience is essential for getting the most return on your training program.
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REMINDER: EMPA Webinar on Thursday March 9th

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Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR customers: GE Healthcare would like to remind you of our invitation to attend a webinar about our new solution, Electronic Medication Prior Authorization (EMPA), on Thursday March 9th.…
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The Centricity Partner Program

Introducing the Centricity Partner's Program The Centricity Partner Program enables partners to collaboratively test software and services with GE Healthcare solutions. Participants in the program are also officially recognized as Centricity…
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Customer State of the Union Address March 7th

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Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR customers: Jon Zimmerman, Vice President and General Manager, Value-Based Care Solutions, and Chad Dodd, General Manager, Ambulatory Practice Solutions, would like to invite you to attend…
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New Customer Communication Page!

GE is excited to announce a better way for you to stay informed, we have created a NEW Customer Communication Page on the Customer Service Portal. Here you will find important information, updates and notices for your Centricity Product. Items…
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EMPA IS HERE! New time-saving solution for CPS/CEMR Customers

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February 15, 2017 Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR customers: GE Healthcare is excited to announce the general availability of our solution for Electronic Medication Prior Authorization (EMPA). Manual medication…

CMS Extends Deadline for 2016 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Submission

CMS is extending the submission deadline for 2016 Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) data submission for the EHR reporting mechanism. Individual eligible professionals (EPs), PQRS group practices, qualified clinical data registries…
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GE CPS CEMR Comm: SOU Reminder

Reminder: Customer State of the Union Address on December 9 December 7, 2016 Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We would like to remind you of our invitation to attend the next Customer State of the Union…
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GE Presentations from CHUG Posted to Service Portal

Access Selected GE Healthcare Presentations from CHUG Fall 2016 PDFs of selected GE Healthcare presentations from this fall’s CHUG event are posted to the service portal. Access them here: https://engage.gehealthcare.com/docs/DOC-2490…
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Calling all Speakers: Centricity LIVE 2017 is Accepting Submissions

Be a thought leader at Centricity LIVE 2017! Are you an expert in a Centricity solution? Has your organization driven measurable results in the past year? Is your Centricity solution at the center of your success? If you answered yes to any…
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Tugging On Superman’s Cape

Croce must have enjoyed it when big, tough guys got their comeuppance because both Leroy and Jim, legendary for their toughness at the beginning of their respective songs, got unexpectedly clocked in the end. Well, it happened twice last…
Having fun at the Southeast Centricity User Conference

Having fun at the Southeast Centricity User Conference

This photo from the Southeast Centricity User Conference is too good not to share! Groovin' at Southeast Centricity User Conference
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GE CPS CEMR Comm: Important Regulatory Updates

Important Regulatory Updates for 2016 and 2017    November 9, 2016 Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We have important regulatory updates to share with you regarding the 2016 and 2017 quality reporting…
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General Availability of Centricity™ Practice Solution 12.2 and Centricity EMR 9.10

Dear Centricity Practice Solution & Centricity EMR Customers, We are excited to announce the general availability of Centricity Practice Solution (CPS) 12.2 and Centricity EMR (CEMR) 9.10.  CPS 12.2 and CEMR 9.10 were released on Friday,…
Share Your Improved Outcomes at Centricity LIVE!

Share Your Improved Outcomes at Centricity LIVE!

GE Healthcare is excited to announce the fourth annual STAR Awards at Centricity LIVE competition. The STAR Awards recognizes GE Healthcare customers for their success in using Centricity solutions to help improve outcomes in their organization.…
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Reminder: GE’s Virtual Office Visit Survey

We'd like to get your feedback regarding use of or interest in Video Office Visit technologies that allow for remote, real-time, face-to-face video encounters with your patients. Please take a few minutes and share with us your thoughts regarding…
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Building An Ecosystem of Partners – One Partner at a Time

In May 2016, GE Healthcare Digital President and CEO, Charles Koontz introduced the Centricity™ Partner Program at our annual Centricity LIVE user group meeting. Through the Centricity Partner Program, independent software vendors (ISVs),…
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GE Healthcare Receives 2016 Computerworld Data + Editor’s Choice Award

GE Healthcare’s Centricity™ EDI Services was awarded the 2016 Computerworld Data + Editor’s Choice Award. The annual awards program “honors organizations achieving business benefits through big data such as fighting credit-card fraud,…
STEADI Fall Risk Assessment Form

STEADI Fall Risk Assessment Form

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), a team of national experts, and PatientLink worked together to design and build a free fall risk clinical decision support (CDS) encounter…
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Virtual Office Visit Survey

We'd like to get your feedback regarding use of or interest in Video Office Visit technologies that allow for remote, real-time, face-to-face video encounters with your patients. Please take a few minutes and share with us your thoughts regarding…
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Upcoming Release with Important Regulatory Updates

Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We would like to inform you of important developments that may benefit your practice for the 2016 and 2017 reporting years. These include an upcoming release (Regulatory…
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Centricity™ Services Update: Reminder – Customer State of the Union Address on September 7

Dear Centricity™ EMR Listserv Customers, I would like to remind you of our invitation to attend the next Customer State of the Union webinar on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. The State of the Union provides important updates and, as…
Physician Burnout and Professional Dissatisfaction Linked to Electronic Health Records and Computerized Physician Order Entry

Physician Burnout and Professional Dissatisfaction Linked to Electronic Health Records and Computerized Physician Order Entry

Comments by lead author Tait Shanafelt, MD (Mayo Clinic) and Cheryl Zapata (Texas Back Institute) Written by Kristin Della Volpe | Featured on Spine Universe Use of electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized physician order entry…
IMPORTANT – MS Windows Update (kb3161608 and kb3161606) Workaround

IMPORTANT – MS Windows Update (kb3161608 and kb3161606) Workaround

GE support wants to remind its customers of a situation with recent Microsoft KB updates. Please find appropriate information here: CPS: https://engage.gehealthcare.com/docs/DOC-226200 CEMR: https://engage.gehealthcare.com/docs/DOC-226199 Customers…
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IMPORTANT JULY KB NOTICE!

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Dear Centricity customer, This morning Centricity Support found an issue with interaction checking that arose after applying the July 2016 Incremental Knowledgebase This issue was found to affect both EMR and CPS products. We are asking…
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GE CPS CEMR Comm: Introducing EPCS

Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: Prescribing controlled substances electronically has the potential to help increase provider and administrative efficiency while reducing the risk of fraudulent prescriptions.[1] …
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New Summer Webinar Series

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Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: Our teams have designed a robust on-demand and live webinar program this summer to help you stay current on regulatory requirements, improve your workflows, and enhance your…
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Missed our Centricity Live Presentations? No worries, sign up for one of our webinars!

Thanks to all who attended our CHUG presentations. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to present three different sessions. Several of you asked if there was a way to share our presentations with colleagues who were unable to attend. And…
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Project Northstar Webinar

Dear CentricityTM Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: GE Healthcare would like to remind you to attend the upcoming webinar on Project Northstar Deep Dive. Please find the details to our Project Northstar webinar series, along…
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Introducing Project Northstar: The Next-Generation in Ambulatory Care Delivery

Dear Centricity™ Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: Please join us for our introduction of Project Northstar, GE Healthcare's next generation IT vision for ambulatory care delivery. Designed to help practices successfully transition…
CHUG Fall 2016 - A New Beginning

CHUG Fall 2016 – A New Beginning

A New Beginning We all know the world is changing at an accelerated pace. The journey toward value-based care is complex, dynamic and relentless. We know that status quo isn’t good enough. That’s why we are embarking on a new journey. Introducing…
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GE Healthcare Announces Project Northstar

Article Featured on histalk2 GE Healthcare announced this morning at its Centricity Live 2016 user conference in Phoenix, AZ its next-generation IT solution for ambulatory care delivery. I spoke with GE Healthcare IT VP/GM Jon Zimmerman of…
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Major ambulatory software announcement coming at Centricity LIVE!

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The journey toward value-based care is rapid, complex, dynamic and relentless. At Centricity LIVE, GE Healthcare will announce a new strategy for helping ambulatory providers navigate the twists and turns of value-based care to efficiently enhance…
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Insurance Carrier Setup Neglect: A Costly Oversight – Part 2 of 2

Article Featured on Hayes Management In last week’s blog Angela Hunsberger outlined the importance of cleaning up the insurance carrier list to ensure efficiency to maximize payor reimbursement.  More than consolidating an old list,…
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Insurance Carrier Setup Neglect: A Costly Oversight – Part 1 of 2

Article by Angela Hunsberger | Featured on Hayes Management Insurance submission and processing has evolved over the past decade transitioning from printing paper claim forms to an electronic workflow. Adaptations include the NPI implementation,…
CHUG @ Centricity Live 2016

Unprecedented Line-up Planned for Centricity LIVE

From Keynotes to Roadmaps... we have you covered. Centricity LIVE features a terrific lineup, including inspirational keynote speakers, respected healthcare experts, and great networking receptions. Check out what's in store for you: Wednesday,…
Chris Daughtry is looking to rock your world at Centricity LIVE

Chris Daughtry is looking to rock your world at Centricity LIVE, Learn more

Are you ready to rock-n-roll at Centricity LIVE? Do you have a favorite Chris Daughtry song? Of course you do... so come prepared to rock-n-roll to his greatest hits as he performs LIVE ON STAGE during his keynote address. Chris Daughtry Rock…
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GE Delighter Enhancement Ranking Survey

It's Delighter Days again! GE Healthcare Ambulatory Practice Solutions Engineering Team reserves two days to work on a selected set of small enhancements that will delight customers and improve customers' experience with the Centricity products.…
CHUG @ Centricity Live 2016

Centricity LIVE Agenda Builder Now Online, REGISTER TODAY!

Tailor your Centricity LIVE experience to your needs! With almost 300 education sessions, product roadmap presentations, and panel discussions, the Centricity LIVE Agenda Builder can help you maximize your Centricity LIVE experience. Building…
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5 Networking Tips for Ambulatory EMR Users during CHUG at Centricity LIVE

Tip #1: Be with your user group. As an Ambulatory EMR expert, you run with an exclusive crowd. But do you know where your peers will be May 17-20? They’ll be at CHUG at Centricity LIVE in Phoenix, Arizona. Tip #2: Listen to your peers. You’re…

CHUG at Centricity LIVE – Early Bird Savings ends 1/15

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Have you claimed your $200 Early Bird savings? Now is the time to make your move. Your opportunity to save $200 on EACH registration for CHUG at Centricity LIVE 2016 will expire at midnight on January 15th. REGISTER NOW! You don't want…
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YOU are a ROCK STAR & CHUG NEEDS YOU!

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REMINDER: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SESSIONS FOR CHUG AT CENTRICITY LIVE IS FRIDAY - DECEMBER 18th! WE KNOW YOU.... You are an expert in a Centricy solution! Your organization has driven measurable results in the last year! You have succeeded…

ACTION ALERT: Ask your legislator to Co-Sponsor HR 3940 – the MU Hardship Relief Act

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Message from AAOE: You may have seen in the last issue of "Coffey Talk" that AAOE and similar organizations are pushing to have a new exception to the meaningful use program added into the omnibus budget legislation currently being negotiated…

Product Information Notice: SP 11 MU Patch

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We would like to direct your attention to the Service Pack 11 Meaningful Use patch, which was released early this week along with the SP 11 DI patch. Please…

Video – MU & Drug Interaction Patches

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We would like to direct your attention to a video produced by GE Healthcare regarding the Meaningful Use and Drug Interaction patches. This video…

Quality Reporting Preparation Program – Webinar Series Continues

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: As you continue your Meaningful Use (MU) and quality program preparations, we hope you found our recent webinars on the final rule and troubleshooting…

Meaningful Use Stage 2 Tips: Core Measure 12 (Preventive Care)

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To meet Core Measure 12, Centricity has the ability to mass generate letters in conjunction with Inquires to transmit targeted reminder letters. It is possible to retrieve a subset of patients with a certain condition who were seen on a given…

Product Info Notice: Service Pack 11, Drug Interaction Overrides

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Message from GE Healthcare: December 4, 2015 Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We would like to direct your attention to a scenario which may increase or change drug interaction override popup frequency…

NEW! Products & Services Resource Guide

The CHUG Board is very excited to announce the eagerly anticipated launch of the new Products & Services resource guide! WHAT IS IT? A searchable database of reputable healthcare products, services and solutions, all conveniently located…

Identical ICD9 & ICD10 codes and Resolution for MIK

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Message from GE Healthcare: On July 15th we informed you about a list of duplicate diagnosis codes that has been posted to the CMS website. This small number of diagnosis codes within the ICD-10 code set have the same letter and number combination…

REMINDER: Customer State of the Union Address Sept 16th

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers, Jon Zimmerman, VP & GM of Clinical Business Solutions and I would like to invite you to attend our next Customer State of the Union webinar on WEDNESDAY,…

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER – 2015 CHUG Conference

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Take a minute to listen to how two of our users describe the CHUG experience. Click HERE to see why you should attend CHUG! FLASH SALE: Save $50 with discount code FLASH50 - HURRY expires FRIDAY September 25th. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER AND…

Resources for your final ICD-10 Preparations

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution & Centricity EMR Customers: We hope the final stages of your ICD-10 preparations are progressing well. With the target transition date right around the corner, we are eager…
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CHUG NYC Moment – Radio City Music Hall

Etan Walls, CHUG Board President, takes you on location in this CHUG at NYC Moment! We hope to see you in New York - where CHUG attendees will enjoy the sights and sounds of the city while networking with peers, sharing ideas and exploring…

2015 Quality Reporting Preparation Program for MU, PQRS & CPCi

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers; We are pleased to announce the launch of our 2015 Quality Reporting Preparation Program. This preparation program, modeled after our highly successful…

Welcome Kate Daly as CHUG Keynote Speaker!

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One of the hallmarks of CHUG is coming together as user's to share ideas and help deliver innovation to each other. With that in mind, our keynote speaker at this year's conference is Kate Daly, Senior Vice President of the Center for Economic…

PQRS & Meaningful Use – Take Action by End of Month

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We have three important message to communicate regarding PQRS and Meaningful Use (MU): 1. PQRS and GPRO - Action due June 30th 2. MU…

CHUG Users your input is needed! – TIME EXTENDED

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Users, Beginning in 2015, each quarter the GE Ambulatory Practice Solutions Engineering Team reserves two days to work on a selected set of small enhancements that will delight customers and improve…

New ICD-10 Webinar Topics and Dates

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: This week, we are pleased to announce new webinars to help you make a smooth transition to ICD-10. We have scheduled three new interface webinars…

ICD-10 Interfaces Webinar

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We just have three announcements this week regarding new links, the interfaces webinar, and tools to assist your transition. Read this communication…

NEW ICD-10 Webinar Topics – Your input is needed!

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: This week, we have two important announcements regarding upcoming webinars: Interface webinar: We have received requests for a session on interfaces.…
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CHUG NEW YORK – Call for Presentations

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DON'T WAIT....the deadline is FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2015 SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION! CHUG needs users LIKE YOU to present sessions or lead discussions that are important and relevant to Centricity EMR and Practice Management users! Receive a discounted…

New ICD-10 Resources & Webinar Links

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Message from GE Healthcare: Our teams have designed a thorough program to help you make a smooth transition to ICD-10, and thousands of you have already begun to take advantage of these resources. This communication brings a few of these…

ICD-10 Webinars – Recent & Upcoming

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Message from GE Healthcare: Last week, we kicked off our new ICD-10 webinar series. Due to overwhelming demand for these webinars, we scheduled yesterdays and all future sessions for this series in a higher-capacity platform. We apoligize…

Visit New ICD-10 Community & Register for New ICD-10 Webinars

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Message from GE Healthcare: As we mentioned in our prior communication, GE Healthcare expects the ICD-10 transition deadline to remain October 1, 2015, and there is much that practices need to do to prepare. Our teams have designed a thorough…

Message from the CHUG Board

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CHUG UPDATE Good Day CHUG Community, The CHUG Board hopes all of you enjoyed CHUG at Centricity Live. If you missed it, we encourage you to join us for our next conference this October in New York City. As I start to settle back into…

ICD-10 WEBINAR SERIES: Prepare Now for a Smooth Transition

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Notice from GE Healthcare: We are pleased to announce a new complimentary webinar series desgined to help you prepare for ICD-10. GE Healthcare expects the ICD-10 transition deadline to remain October 1, 2015, and there is much that practices…

Upgrade Now for ICD-10 Readiness

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Notice From GE Healthcare: GE Healthcare expects the ICD-10 transition deadline to remain October 1, 2015, and there is much that practices need to do to prepare for this change. You should begin coding in ICD-10 at least two to three…

Senate passes legislation to repeal SGR!

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Notice from AAOE: April 14, 2015 The United States Senate passed legislation to repeal the flawed Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) today. The legislation will now go to President Barack Obama for his signature, having been passed by…
CMS Extends Deadline for Medicare Eligible Professionals to Attest to Meaningful Use

Stage 3 NPRM Comment Period Now Open: Submit by May 29th

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CMS and ONC invite the public to submit comments on the recently released notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) on Stage 3 requirements and 2015 Edition certification criteria for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. Comments must…

SGR Repeal – Contact your Senator – ACT NOW!

Earlier today the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation that would permanetly repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula before the March 31 deadline. Now it is the US Senate's turn to act, and TIME…

Merit-based Incentive Payment System: Summary & Analysis

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Notice from AAOE: HR 1470, the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 creates the Merit-based incentive Payment System (MIPS) which will combine the three quality incentive payment programs (PQRS, VBM, and EHR MU)…

HR 1470 – SGR Repeal & Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015

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Notice from AAOE: On Thursday, March 19, 2015 legislation was introduced in Congress to permanently repeal the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate. AAOE understands that this is an exciting development for our members who are eager to avoid a…

GE State of the Union Address

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR customers: Peter Kinhan, VP & GM of Ambulatory Practice Solutions, invites you to attend our next Customer State of the Union webinar on Monday, March 30,…

Product Issue affecting PQRS & MU: CQMs CMS 68 & CMS 147

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Message from GE Healthcare: Dear Centricity Practice Solution and Centricity EMR Customers: We are writing to advise you of an important issue pertaining to PQRS and Meaningful Use reporting with Clinical Quality Reporting (CQR). We have…