Dec 16 : GetWellNetwork Achieves Meaningful Use Certification for Ambulatory Solution

GetWellNetwork Ambulatory ONC-ACB-Certified for 2014 Edition Patient-Specific Education Module

GetWellNetwork®, Inc., the leader in Interactive Patient Care™ (IPC) solutions, today announced it has achieved certification for GetWellNetwork Ambulatory™ under the Drummond Group’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB) program. The software is compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“The certification of GetWellNetwork Ambulatory further extends the value of IPC across the care continuum,” said David Muntz, senior vice president and chief information officer at GetWellNetwork. “In addition to creating a more engaging, meaningful and productive encounter for patients and clinicians, our SaaS solution enables providers to deliver and document relevant education for compliance with policy imperatives.”

GetWellNetwork Ambulatory, which met the requirements for ONC-ACB 2014 Edition Modular EHR Certification, engages patients in their care, streamlining and documenting patient education for improved outcomes and organizational efficiency. The IPC solution receives both manual and automatically generated orders from an EHR and assigns relevant, patient-specific education to enable patients to take a more active role in their health. Health systems and ambulatory-based practices can include GetWellNetwork’s Modular Certification in their meaningful use attestation to meet or help meet requirements for patient-specific education. GetWellNetwork’s inpatient solution was also certified for the patient-specific education module in July 2014.

Drummond Group’s ONC-ACB certification program certifies that EHRs meet the meaningful use criteria for eligible provider or hospital technology. In turn, health care providers using the technology 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. health care providers.

There is a cost for the GetWellNetwork system, which includes a one-time implementation expense and a per-visit fee. Support for integration of this certified product-version with other ONC certified systems may require an additional one-time cost and ongoing support costs.

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.

On October 30, 2014, GetWellNetwork Ambulatory 1.5 received certificate no. 10302014‐2958‐6 for meeting the following criteria: 170.314 (a)(15); (g)(1, 4). Additional software used: OpenInfoButton.

About GetWellNetwork

GetWellNetwork®, Inc. provides patient engagement solutions that help health care providers engage, educate and empower patients along the care continuum. Our patient-centered platform, delivered across multiple technology platforms including mobile devices, computers and televisions, enables providers to implement a revolutionary care delivery model called Interactive Patient Care™ to improve performance and patient outcomes. The company further extends the value of existing IT investments by integrating seamlessly with electronic medical record and patient portal applications.

GetWellNetwork is recognized by KLAS® as the leader in the Interactive Patient Systems category and exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. Learn more at www.GetWellNetwork.com.

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 Accredited 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, please visit http://www.drummondgroup.com or emailDGI@drummondgroup.com.