ehr onc final certification - Department of Health Care Services
ehr onc final certification - Department of Health Care Services
ehr onc final certification - Department of Health Care Services
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Comment. One commenter requested that we clarify whether “plot and<br />
electronically display” means to plot height, weight, and BMI over time or against<br />
national norms.<br />
Response. We clarify that we expect a growth chart to plot the height, weight,<br />
and BMI over time, as compared to national norms. While the regulation text does not<br />
specifically require comparison to national norms, we understand that this type <strong>of</strong><br />
information is typically provided along with the growth chart itself to provide greater<br />
relevance and meaning for the growth charts. We encourage Complete EHR and EHR<br />
Module developers to include this feature.<br />
<strong>of</strong> BMI.<br />
Comment. A commenter suggested that SNOMED-CT® be used for designation<br />
Response. Although we agree that SNOMED-CT® could be used to code BMI,<br />
we only require that Certified EHR Technology be capable <strong>of</strong> calculating BMI. We do<br />
not believe that it is necessary, as a condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>certification</strong>, to specify how BMI should<br />
be coded. That being said, we do not preclude the use <strong>of</strong> SNOMED-CT® to code BMI.<br />
Comment. One commenter suggested that the <strong>certification</strong> criterion should be<br />
better aligned with the <strong>final</strong> meaningful use objective and measure. The commenter<br />
noted that the criterion includes temperature and pulse, which is not included in the<br />
meaningful use objective and measure.<br />
Response. We agree with the comment and have removed temperature and pulse<br />
from the <strong>certification</strong> criterion.<br />
§170.302(f) - Smoking status<br />
Meaningful Use<br />
Stage 1<br />
Objective<br />
Meaningful Use Stage 1<br />
Measure<br />
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