Interoperable Electronic Health Record Systems

(1) Achieving Interoperability via Implementing HIway Direct Messaging. As of February 10, 2017, provider organizations that have dates for connecting to the Mass HIway must establish interoperability by implementing HIway Direct Messaging. The methods by which provider organizations may implement HIway Direct Messaging are specified in the Mass HIway Policies and Procedures. (2) Reporting Implementation of an EHR. (a) As of February 10, 2017, provider organizations that have dates for connecting to the Mass HIway must submit information regarding: 1. whether or not they have an EHR; and 2. how their EHR, if any, connects to the Mass HIway. (b) The submission must be in the form and format required, and in accordance with the schedule established in the Mass HIway Policies and Procedures.