Meaningful Use Audits

Meaningful Use AuditsThe Audits are Here

I have noticed over the past few weeks, my clients are starting to contact me in regards to their security risk assessments.  They are being audited by CMS.  I really thought this was not going to hit for a while, but I am seeing it more and more.  It is actually happening.  The audits are here!  The audit request will come in the form of a letter.  It will say:

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If you have attested to meaningful use, and have not had a security risk assessment, you need to have one done…now.  It is not expensive, and easy to do.  If you have had one, make sure you can produce a document with all the physical, technical and administrative requirements met.  You will also need to make sure you have proof of a certified EMR, and that you are entering at least 50% of your patients into that certified EMR.

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