Submitting and Exchanging Data with MIIC
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Meaningful Use Incentives and MIIC
An overview of the Meaningful Use immunization reporting Stage 1 and Stage 2 objectives, measures, and standards as they relate to the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC).
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Need Meaningful Use Documentation for Attestation or Audit?
Background
Stage 1 and 2 Immunization Reporting
Successful Data Submissions
Process for Electronic Data Exchange with MIIC
State and Regional Resources
National Resources
Need Meaningful Use Documentation for Attestation or Audit?
It is the responsibility of the eligible hospital or eligible provider to have sufficient documentation on hand for a Meaningful Use attestation or audit. The following materials may be used:
- MDH data exchange registration confirmation email.
- Copies of communications from MIIC staff regarding immunization onboarding status.
Some other materials that may be helpful to have on hand include:
- Documentation from the electronic health record (EHR) that indicates immunization submission.
- Copies of MIIC application response messages.
If you need help documenting your MIIC data exchange status, please contact the MIIC help desk at health.miichelp@state.mn.us.
Background
Incentive payments are available to eligible health care providers and eligible hospitals for Meaningful Use of electronic health record (EHR) technology. One component of Meaningful Use is the electronic submission of immunization data to immunization registries such as the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC).
Stage 1 and 2 Immunization Reporting
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Objective | Submit electronic data to immunization registries or Immunization Information Systems | |
Measure | Performed at least one test of certified EHR technology's capacity to submit electronic data to immunization registries and follow up submission if the test is successful. | Successful ongoing submission of electronic immunization data from Certified EHR Technology to an immunization registry or immunization information system for the entire EHR reporting period. |
Accepted HL7 Versions |
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*As of FY/CY 2014.
**New Submitters include those who did not achieve ongoing submission using HL7 format in Stage 1.
Successful Data Submissions
Successful Meaningful Use data submissions to MIIC must:
- Be submitted from certified EHR technology,
- Follow HL7 specifications,
- Include MIIC-accepted CVX codes, and
- Be sent to MIIC via a secure transport mechanism; SOAP web service is preferred.
Submissions using direct data entry, electronic transfer from billing systems, and electronic transfer in flat file format do not qualify under the Meaningful Use objectives.
Process for Electronic Data Exchange with MIIC
All organizations interested in initiating or enhancing a data exchange with MIIC should follow the Process for Working on Data Exchange with MIIC. Once the requested data exchange documentation is completed and submitted to the MIIC Help Desk organizations will be prioritized in our queue and begin onboarding as resources allow.
Organizations are placed in queue to begin onboarding as resources allow. More information about the MIIC onboarding process is available on the Process for Working on Data Exchange with MIIC page.
State and Regional Resources
- MDH e-Health Initiative
A public-private collaborative working to accelerate the adoption and use of health information technology in Minnesota. - Promoting Interoperability
Information on how to work toward full reimbursement for Medicare services.
National Resources
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Promoting Interoperability (PI)
Information about the CMS EHR incentive program (now known as the Promoting Interoperability programs). - Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Resources, data/statistics, case and stories on adoption and use (including Meaningful Use) of EHRs and health information technology. - CDC: Immunization Information Systems Resources
Resources and guidance to support reporting of public health measures as part of Meaningful Use.