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Looking for advice on EHRs? The Rhode Island Quality Institute (RIQI) has launched the premier on-line community and knowledge center for physicians and office managers in Rhode Island (and beyond) to find and share information regarding adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).

This new web site, DocEHRtalk.org is part of RIQI’s initiative to advance the adoption of EHRs in Rhode Island through the application of social networking theory. The goal of the initiative is to identify and implement opportunities for diffusion of peer-to-peer messages among physicians. On the site, Rhode Island physicians and office staff share their experiences and answer questions regarding a wide range of topics including the benefits and barriers of EHR adoption, selecting the right EHR, preparing for successful implementation and financial incentives.

Key features of the site include:

  • Case studies and helpful tips from RI’s early adopting physician leaders
  • Opportunities for peer-to-peer discussion and Q&A
  • Directory of EHR systems being used by physicians in Rhode Island
  • Updates on federal stimulus funding (ARRA) and other financial incentives

Increased adoption of EHRs is an important way to improve the quality, efficiency, and coordination of care throughout the state.

DocEHRtalk.org is brought to you by the Rhode Island Quality Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and value of health care in Rhode Island and has been made possible with the generous support of The Rhode Island Foundation and other community partners.

We invite you to join this community of physicians and office staff who are showing that EHRs are not only good for the patient; they can also be good for the practice. Registering for a DocEHRtalk.org account is fast, free, and open to everyone.

Go to www.DocEHRtalk.org today! Click here for simple registration instructions.

Time to order 2010 coding books! Click here for details.

PSO members: Log in to the Members Area to see the 2009 edition of the “Health Plan Quick Reference Guide” which was developed by Lifespan/Physicians PSO Payer Relations and Contracting Department.

The PSO continues our several year effort to support Electronic Health Record implementation. In response to the Stimulus package, we have enhanced our outreach to practices and our coordination with other entities in the community. Please click on the links below for further information.

EHR Letter sent to PSO members
How Can I Ensure Success of EHR?
RIQI Summary of HIT Provisions in ARRA Act
EHR Contacts List
EMR Grand Rounds: President Obama’s Stimulus Package — Now What?


Winter Updates

  • Click here to view the January and February PSO Education Calendar
  • PSO members are invited to attend the PQRI and ePrescribing Update for 2010 audio conference. Click here for details.
  • The “Federal Health Care Reform: Implications for Physician Practices” Seminar will be on 1/20. Get the details.
  • Join the PSO for the “Meaningful Use and the Electronic Health Record” seminar on Wednesday, January 27th which will be held in at the Rhode Island Quality Institute’s Washington Room from 8:00am to 9:00am. Click here to find out more.
  • The PSO will be offering a Medical Terminology class starting in January, Click here for details.
  • Certified Evaluation & Management Coder (CEMC) Specialty Course to be offered in February. Click here for details.
  • “Leadership Essentials for the Healthcare Manager.” This three-part program introduces a learning environment where managers come together to gain greater understanding of and appreciation for their role in leading staff to achieve and sustain key goals and objectives of the practice.


About the PSO

As a physician-driven organization, the Lifespan/Physicians Professional Services Organization (PSO) understands the challenges facing you and your practice. We know that your highest priority is to provide quality health care. We also know that every day you are faced with balancing the delivery of patient care and meeting the demands of successfully managing a practice in today's complex health care environment.

In response to the changes taking place in health care, the Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) of Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital came together with Lifespan in early 1997 to form the PSO.

Today over 800 physicians utilize a variety of PSO services in the areas of Information Services, Practice Management, and Contracting. Lifespan and its affiliates also take advantage of services in these areas. Our Mission is to provide services that maximize your ability to deliver excellent care and be successful in a constantly changing healthcare environment.