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For use with CEHRT certified to the 2014 edition.
Measure Description
For at least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient authorized representative), during the performance period.
| Measure ID | Objective | Required for Base Score? | Percentage of Performance Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI_TRANS_SM_1 | Secure Electronic Messaging | No | Up to 10% |
Reporting Requirements
Numerator
The number of patients in the denominator for whom a secure electronic message is sent to the patient (or patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or patient-authorized representative), during the performance period.
Denominator
The number of unique patients seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
Definition of Terms & Additional Information
Secure Message – Any electronic communication between a MIPS eligible clinician and patient that ensures only those parties can access the communication. This electronic message could be email or the electronic messaging function of a personal health record (PHR), an online patient portal, or any other electronic means.
Fully Enabled – The function is fully installed, any security measures are fully enabled, and the function is readily available for patient use.