FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 interoperability heighten within a concentrated period of time. MODIFIED REQUIREMENTS Perhaps the most drastic change put in place by the final rule is the elimination of several MU compliance measures that were considered redundant, duplicative or topped out. Requirements placed on the chopping block included incorporating clinical labtest results into certified EHR technology (CEHRT) as structured data and providing structured electronic lab results to ambulatory providers. While this may be frustrating for providers and lab resources, who have spent significant time and effort to implement these measures, it offers much needed relief to those with too much on their plates. n Eliminated Core Measure for EH & EP: More than 55% of all clinical lab test results ordered by the EP or authorized providers of the eligible hospital for patients admitted to its inpatient or emergency department during the EHR reporting period whose results are either in a positive, negative or numerical format are incorporated in certified EHR technology as structured data. n Eliminated Menu Measure for EH: Hospital labs send structured electronic clinical lab results to the ordering provider for more than 20% of electronic lab orders received. Eliminating these measures enables lab professionals to focus on assisting their clients in complying with the Medical Technologist Rural NV Hospital has a full-time position for a laboratory Medical Technologist - generalist, blood bank and microbiology experience required. Must meet NV State requirements for licensure as General Supervisor. Must be registered as an MT by the ASCP, NCA, or equivalent. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and State PERS retirement. CONTACT HR DIRECTOR HGH | 118 E. Haskell Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445 Fax: 775-623-5904 | rose@hghospital.org EOE Non-smoking facility, non-smoker preferred MTSUP-1611003_NS_Humboldt.indd 1 2/4/16 1:37 PM 9 ADVANCE FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS COVER STORY
ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals • February/March 2016
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