EHR JumpStart Webinar Series

November 30, 2011 11:08 am admin Uncategorized

EHR JumpStart” Webinar Series Begins February 16th

“To Be Electronic, or Not To Be” will be the first Webinar presentation for the “EHR JumpStart” series at noon on Thursday, February 16.  Margalit Gur-Arie, founding partner, EHR Pathway, a Missouri Health Information Technology Assistance Center Partner, will discuss what providers need to know to determine if now is the right time to move to an EHR.

The Webinar will look at:

1.       What can an EHR do for you?
2.       Pros & cons today
3.       Pros & cons tomorrow
4.       Roadmap to the future

The “EHR JumpStart” is a monthly series of one-hour presentations designed specifically for providers who are interested in making the transition to an EHR and attesting to meaningful use in 2012.  Each of the six Webinars is held at noon, every third Thursday of the month.  The free Webinar series leads providers logically through each step of the EHR adoption and meaningful use process.  All presentations are recorded, so any missed Webinar can be downloaded at your convenience.

EHR JumpStart Webinar Topics

  • March 15: Selecting an EHR
  • April 19: Buying an EHR
  • May 17 : Implementing an EHR
  • June 21: Utilizing an EHR
  • July 19 : Beyond the EHR

If you think an EHR could be in your future, join us for this Webinar series. Space is limited and you must reserve your free Webinar seat now to participate in the March 15th presentation, please reserve it at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/87894090.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:
PC-based attendees                                                                                Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server                         Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Each “EHR JumpStart” live Webinar presentation is eligible for American Osteopathic Association Category 2B Credit. Physicians may earn one CME credit for each of the Webinars. Full instructions will be provided during the presentation.

The Office of Continuing Education, School of Medicine, University of Missouri is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Office of Continuing Education, School of Medicine, University of Missouri designates this live Internet educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information on the Medicaid and Medicare EHR incentive programs, EHR adoption, or how the MO HIT Assistance Center helps health care providers adopt and achieve meaningful use of certified EHRs, please visit the Missouri Health Information Technology Assistance Center web site, e-mail us EHRhelp@missouri.edu, or call us toll-free 1-877-882-9933.