QuicDoc® V.6.2 Software for Behavioral Health Achieves Complete EHR Certification

QuicDoc V6.2 Enterprise Software is now fully certified as an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for Meaningful Use incentives. Testing was conducted by the Drummond Group, Inc authorized by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ATCB). Having completed all thirty-five certification tests as of February 25, 2011 QuicDoc Enterprise will be listed as a Complete EHR on the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Certified Health IT Product List.

QuicDoc Enterprise Software for Behavioral Healthcare was one of the very first to Pass Final Rule of Certification Tests achieving Modular Certification through Drummond on December 17, 2010. Now having achieved Complete EHR Certification QuicDoc Enterprise Software is now certified to provide the platform for users to become qualified for Medicare and Medicaid incentives for the Meaningful Use Incentive Program.

Meaningful Use Incentives are available to Eligible Providers who demonstrate “meaningful use” of a certified electronic health record (EHR). Under part of the stimulus plan referred to as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Eligible Providers can qualify for up to $44,000 in Medicare or $63,750 in Medicaid incentives. For more information on being a Meaningful User of Electronic Health Records visit the HITECH website.

The certification timeline for QuicDoc Enterprise V 6.2 ties in perfectly with the latest announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that follows:

In a February 23rd press release, CMS announced that there has been strong interest in early registration for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. In January, more than 21,000 providers initiated registration through the CMS site for the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and four states issued Medicaid incentive payments for the month totaling $20,425,550.  Click here for the full press release.

Since 1993 Arnie Schuster, Ph.D. President of DocuTrac, Inc and originator of QuicDoc Software has diligently kept track of the requirements for records management mandated by accrediting bodies. He has striven to be at the forefront of incorporating these requirements in QuicDoc. Upon receiving the notification of certification, Arnie stated “We are happy that our efforts have resulted in successfully achieving Complete Certification and are committed to our customers and to maintaining our Complete EHR Certification status. Our Certification Team is to be commended for their diligence and their dedication.”

According to the ONC by adopting a Certified EHR clinicians can “learn more about their patients, make better decisions, and make money.” Additionally, QuicDoc Enterprise users can standardize their clinical documentation, monitor quality of care, advance care planning and delivery, and facilitate compliance. QuicDoc is a registered trademark of DocuTrac, Inc.

For more information on QuicDoc Enterprise contact Scott Despres at 800-850-8510 or visit our Enterprise site.

This Complete EHR is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ATCB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

QuicDoc® Enterprise, DocuTrac Inc., March 4th 2011, Product Version 6.2, Certification ID number 03042011-1786-6. Additional software relied upon to certify: Windows (XP or newer); Lockout for Auto Logoff; NewCrop Rx.