EHR Intelligence September 26, 2017
A return on investment of time and money has many providers debating whether to invest in federal quality reporting programs promoting value-based care.
Federal quality reporting programs aim to improve the patient experience and health of populations and reduce the cost of care, goals their participants are clearly in favor. However, the latter take umbrage with the expense required of physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to meet requirements of these programs — whether in the past as part of the EHR Incentive Programs or more recently as part of the Quality Payment Program.
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), the lack of alignment between program requirements and clinical workflows is having a serious impact on the professional and personal...