Following nearly of year of research and study to understand and properly address the requirements of the HITECH ACT of 2009, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain announced last month the launch of the LBMC HITECH Task Force.  The new task force was formed to assist hospitals and physician practices in the successful planning and implementation of the HITECH initiatives and ongoing compliance with the “meaningful use” provisions outlined by the Health and Human Services regulations as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

 

The LBMC HITECH Task Force has been assembled from the large contingent of experienced healthcare professionals already on staff. “The first challenge is navigating through the complexities of the current regulations and the ongoing changes,” said Mike Cain, LBMC founder and co-managing partner. “The next phase will be helping healthcare organizations through the implementation process. That will require gaining an in-depth understanding of the meaningful use provisions, making necessary workflow modifications, budgeting appropriately, securing relevant technology, and performing ongoing compliance monitoring. LBMC has assembled a team with the requisite planning, clinical, technical, financial, and compliance strengths that are necessary to address HITECH.”

 

In addition to a number of planned webcasts and presentations that will be offered at no cost to interested parties, LBMC is also providing a low-cost HITECH Roadmap program for organizations and individuals that want to start the planning and budgeting process.