MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - Jul 26, 2012) - Meditab Software, Inc., makers of Intelligent Medical Software (IMS), are proud to congratulate their partners at Big Sandy Healthcare, operating five community health centers located in four counties in rural eastern Kentucky, for achieving Stage 1 Medicaid Meaningful Use. Dentists Dr. Heather Whitt and Dr. Mark Damron have become the first dentists in the state of Kentucky to receive Medicaid incentive payment for achieving Stage I EHR meaningful use.
"Our goal is for all of our partners to achieve Stage 1 Meaningful Use," stated Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, Inc. "We have worked very hard to provide all the necessary support and tools for meeting the requirements and it is rewarding to now see the results."
As defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Stage 1 criteria for meaningful use focus on electronically capturing health information in a coded format, using that information to track key clinical conditions, communicating that information for care coordination purposes, and initiating the reporting of clinical quality measures and public health information. The criteria for meaningful use are based on a series of specific objectives, each of which is tied to a measure that allows Eligible Providers and hospitals to demonstrate that they are meaningful users of certified EHR technology.
Meditab Software, Inc.
Established in 1998, Meditab Software, Inc., developers of IMS (Intelligent Medical Software), offers clinical automation systems that maximize productivity, advance patient care, manage utilization, and reduce costs. Meditab develops and supports a multi-award-winning, multi-certified Electronic Health Records (EHR) system that combines clinical charting, e-prescribing, population management, decision support, practice analytics, document imaging and much more, on a single database platform. The company takes tremendous pride in providing comprehensive, user-friendly, and affordable solutions for each practice's unique needs. Time tested and proven, IMS generates tangible returns for medical practices of all sizes. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with offices across the United States, Meditab supports hundreds-of-thousands of users nationwide. For more information, please visit www.meditab.com or call 866-99-Go-EMR.
About Big Sandy Health Care
Big Sandy Health Care (BSHC), a private, non-profit corporation established in 1974, is committed to providing quality health care to the residents of Southeastern Kentucky. Providing a wide array of medical and dental services, BSHC is open to individuals of all ages for both inpatient and outpatient care. The organization operates five community health centers located in four counties in rural eastern Kentucky. A well-trained and dedicated staff is committed to providing excellence in healthcare services.
More information on Big Sandy Health Care can be found at www.bshc.org or by calling 606.886.8546.
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