Healthcare Management Systems' EHR v12 Receives ONC-ACB Certification By Drummond Group

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. v12 has been tested and certified under the Drummond Group’s Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB) program. This EHR software from Healthcare Management Systems (HMS) is compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“Having a certified 2014 Edition Modular Inpatient EHR further strengthens the value HMS creates for Customers by delivering the clinical and financial solutions they need for patient care, safety and operational efficiency,” said Steve Starkey, president and chief operating officer of HMS. “We’re proud to partner with our Customers as we navigate the changing landscape of healthcare. At HMS, we are focused on delivering the best in clinical, financial and data-sharing technology to providers while helping deliver the highest level of patient care possible.”

Drummond Group’s ONC-ACB certification program certifies that EHRs meet the Meaningful Use criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology. In turn, healthcare providers using the EHR systems of certified vendors are qualified to receive federal stimulus monies upon demonstrating Meaningful Use of the technology – a key component of the federal government’s push to improve clinical care delivery through the adoption and effective use of EHRs by U.S. healthcare providers.

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. v12, which met the requirements for EHR Modular Inpatient certification, is designed to provide community hospitals with the efficient tools they need to improve the clinical documentation process as a component of enhancing overall patient care, safety and satisfaction. The EHR from HMS helps put providers on the path to attestation for the 2014 Edition of Meaningful Use, and helps them comply with the federal government’s healthcare IT guidelines.

This EHR module is 2014 Edition-compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of the U.S. Department 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.

Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. v12 was certified as a 2014 Edition Modular Inpatient EHR on March 8, 2013, and its certification number is 03082013-1816-5. No additional software was used as part of the certification process. Modules certified include 170.314(a)(3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17); 170.314(b)(5, 6); 170.314(d)(1, 5, 6, 8); 170.314(f)(1, 3); and, 170.314(g)(1, 4).

Select applications require a software license fee. For all applications, a one-time implementation service fee and a recurring monthly maintenance fee apply. Maintenance includes HMS support, standard release updates and certain third-party subscription fees. Other select third-party application and support service fees are billed monthly or annually by HMS, as applicable.

About HMS
Healthcare Management Systems (HMS) delivers house-wide value with its portfolio of proprietary clinical and financial software developed exclusively for community hospitals. The HMS portfolio also includes departmental solutions for surgery management, HMS Advanced Perioperative, and the emergency department, HMS EDIS powered by MEDHOST, that both scale to fit facilities of any size. HMS’ enterprise and departmental solutions help enhance patient care and safety while improving facility-wide operational and financial performance. Founded in 1984, HMS is based in Franklin, Tenn., and currently serves more than 700 community hospitals, as well as multi-entity healthcare organizations and behavioral, rehabilitation and long-term acute-care facilities nationwide.

HMS is part of HealthTech, which manages healthcare technology companies including Healthcare Management Systems, MEDHOST and Patient Logic, which deliver enterprise-wide and departmental software and systems to hospitals and IDNs.

About Drummond Group Inc.
Drummond Group Inc. is a global software test and certification lab that serves a wide range of vertical industries. In healthcare, Drummond Group tests and certifies Controlled Substance Ordering Systems (CSOS), Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances (EPCS) software and processes, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) – designating the trusted test lab as the only third-party certifier of all three initiatives designed to move the industry toward a digital future. Founded in 1999, and accredited for the Office of the National Coordinator HIT Certification Program as an Authorized Certification Body (ACB) and an Authorized Test Lab (ATL), Drummond Group continues to build upon its deep experience and expertise necessary to deliver reliable and cost-effective services. For more information, visit http://www.drummondgroup.com