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SHARE HIE Integrates with Modernizing Medicine EMA EMR to Enhance Interoperability & MIPS Metrics for Arkansas Dermatology

 January, Little Rock, Arkansas  2025           In an era where healthcare data accessibility and quality measures drive better patient outcomes, SHARE Health Information Exchange (HIE) has taken a significant step forward by integrating with Modernizing Medicine’s EMA EMR platform. This integration marks a milestone for Arkansas Dermatology, enabling seamless data exchange, improved clinical workflows, and enhanced Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) metrics compliance.

Challenge: Arkansas Dermatology, a leading provider of dermatologic care in the state, faced interoperability challenges that limited real-time access to patient health records from various healthcare providers. With dermatology often requiring coordinated care with primary care physicians, oncologists, and other specialists, the absence of a comprehensive data-sharing solution hindered efficiency and care coordination. Additionally, the practice sought to optimize its performance in MIPS reporting to maximize Medicare reimbursements and improve quality of care.

Solution: To address these challenges, Arkansas Dermatology partnered with SHARE HIE to integrate its Modernizing Medicine EMA EMR platform. This collaboration enabled:

  • Real-time Data Exchange: Dermatologists can now access critical patient information, including medication histories, lab results, and prior diagnoses, ensuring informed decision-making at the point of care.
  • Streamlined Workflow Efficiency: Clinicians can retrieve hospital discharge summaries and specialty referrals from SHARE HIE, reducing administrative burdens and improving productivity.
  • Enhanced MIPS Reporting: The integration supports automated data submission for MIPS quality measures, helping Arkansas Dermatology meet compliance requirements, improve patient outcomes, and optimize Medicare reimbursements.
  • Improved Care Coordination: With seamless interoperability, dermatologists can collaborate more effectively with referring providers, ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex skin conditions, autoimmune disorders, and skin cancers.

Impact: Since implementing the integration, Arkansas Dermatology has reported significant improvements in both operational efficiency and patient care outcomes. The ability to access comprehensive patient histories through SHARE HIE has:

  • Reduced duplicate testing and unnecessary procedures,
  • Decreased administrative time spent on record retrieval,
  • Improved documentation accuracy for MIPS reporting, and
  • Enhanced overall patient experience through more personalized and timely care.

“The integration of SHARE HIE with our EMA EMR platform has been a game-changer for our practice. It has streamlined our workflows, improved patient data accessibility, and made MIPS reporting much more efficient. This partnership has truly enhanced our ability to provide high-quality care while optimizing our billing and compliance processes.”Kemmie Thomas, CPC, Billing Manager, Arkansas Dermatology

The successful integration of SHARE HIE with Modernizing Medicine EMA EMR is a game-changer for Arkansas Dermatology. By leveraging a robust HIE network, the practice has achieved a new level of interoperability, streamlined MIPS compliance, and improved patient-centered care. This success story highlights the transformative power of health information exchange in advancing dermatology practice efficiency and quality outcomes across Arkansas.

About Arkansas Dermatology:

Arkansas Dermatology is a leading provider of comprehensive skin care, offering expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of dermatological conditions. With multiple locations across the state, their experienced team of board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners is dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care. Whether addressing skin cancer concerns, treating chronic skin conditions, or providing cosmetic dermatology services, Arkansas Dermatology prioritizes patient well-being with a commitment to excellence. Their state-of-the-art facilities and advanced treatment options ensure that every patient receives the best possible care in a welcoming and professional environment. Arkansas Dermatology has 11 convenient locations to better serve Arkansas.

Learn more: https://www.arkansasdermatology.com