Programs: REC: Information for Health Care Professionals

Below are step-by-step guides to help you register for EHR Incentive Programs. Choose the guide that fits your needs:

• Registration User Guide for Eligible Professionals  – Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program.
• Registration User Guide for Eligible Professionals  – Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program.
• Registration User Guide for Eligible Hospitals  – Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program.

Click on any of the following links to learn more about the benefits of electronic health records (EHRs) and the Hawaii Pacific Regional Extension Center (HPREC).

The Benefits of EHRs

The benefits to EHRs include:

• Quick access to patient records from inpatient and remote locations for more coordinated, efficient care
• Interfaces with labs, registries, other EHRs and health information exchanges (HIEs)
• Safer, more reliable prescribing
• Legible, complete documentation that facilitates accurate coding and billing
• Enhanced privacy and security of patient data
• Enhanced decision support with clinical alerts, reminders, and medical information

Let HPREC Be Your Bridge to Meaningful Use of EHRs

The HPREC techology consultants understand the unique challenges of primary care providers (PCPs). They offer expertise in health information technology on national and local levels and are committed to providing technical assistance to Hawaii and Pacific Island physicians.