Alpha ImageWorks® Achieves ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 EHR Certification From ICSA Labs

Alpha ImageWorks® has achieved Modular 2011/2012 Electronic Health Record (EHR)* ONC-ATCB Certification

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa (PRWEB) - Alpha ImageWorks® has achieved Modular 2011/2012 Electronic Health Record (EHR)* ONC-ATCB Certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting providers with Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Alpha ImageWorks® was certified on July 31, 2012 under ICSA Labs’ ONC-ATCB Electronic Health Record program and is compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

“We are very pleased to achieve the Meaningful Use Certification,” said Brett Griffith, President of Alpha Systems. “This is one of several initiatives we have accomplished that supports our overall vision to improve the financial outcomes in healthcare with innovative data and document solutions.”

ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, offers vendor-neutral testing and certification. Its EHR certification and testing program provides verification that the certified EHR technology supports meaningful use, as well as helps health care organizations protect sensitive and private patient information.

Alpha ImageWorks® 2.4 meets the following certification criteria:

• Ambulatory Module - Privacy and Security criteria
• Inpatient Module - Privacy and Security criteria
• The additional software relied upon to comply with one or more of the certification criteria include: ASP Encrypt, and wodSFTP

About Alpha Systems
Alpha Systems provides comprehensive data and document management solutions that address every stage of the healthcare information life cycle. By eliminating bottlenecks caused by paper processes and disparate IT systems, our electronic solutions deliver greater efficiency and improved cash flow. Alpha Systems capabilities include document scanning, Electronic Document Management (EDM) software, Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) and electronic discovery services. For nearly 40 years, Alpha Systems has delivered high quality solutions to America’s leading healthcare organizations. For more information, visit http://www.alpha-sys.com or call 800-732-9644

About ONC Certification
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHR technology is capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The certifications include Complete EHRs, which meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology and EHR Modules, which meet one or more — but not all — of the criteria.

About ICSA Labs
ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, offers third-party testing and certification of security and health IT products, as well as network-connected devices, to measure product compliance, reliability and performance for many of the world’s top security vendors. ICSA Labs is an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited and 9001:2008 registered organization. Visit http://www.icsalabs.com and http://www.icsalabs.com/blogs for more information.

• 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. Alpha ImageWorks® was certified on July 31, 2012. CHPL Product Numbers: 120029R00, 120028R00