POSP Latest Updates and Newshttp://www.posp.caView the latest updates from POSP and the POSP websiteen-usChanges to VCUR 2008 Milestone Paymentshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2010/august/changes-to-vcur-2008-milestone-payments.aspx?navID=1063As physicians transition to the new VCUR 2008 solutions the Physician Office System Program (POSP) has collected feedback about the process. In response to this feedback two changes are being made to the POSP reimbursement process.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:17:03 PMHinton Excited About the Future with Their New EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2010/august/hinton-excited-about-the-future-with-their-new-emr.aspx?navID=1063Dr. J. Bradford Armstrong of Hinton Medical Clinic felt they were making groundbreaking changes when they adopted an electronic medical record (EMR) system over 15 years ago. There weren’t many other clinics they could turn to for advice or to demonstrate the systems they were using.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:15:20 AMWhat is the "direct financial support" of $20,000 and $5,000 that is mentioned in the trilateral agreement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/what-is-the-direct-financial-support-of-$20,000-and-$5,000-that-is-mentioned-in-the-trilateral-agreement.aspx?navID=1278Direct financial support refers to a transition allowance that will be available to eligible physicians who are already using an electronic medical record (EMR) and who are transitioning to stay current with POSP by moving to a VCUR 2008 qualified service provider (QSP). Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:02:07 AMWhat is the difference between the transition allowance and reimbursement funding? http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/what-is-the-difference-between-the-transition-allowance-and-reimbursement-funding.aspx?navID=1278The transition allowance is one-time funding for physicians who have previously implemented an EMR solution. (Click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:04:43 AMWho is eligible to receive the transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/who-is-eligible-to-receive-the-transition-allowance.aspx?navID=1278Eligibility for the transition allowance is based upon the EMR the physician was using as of April 1, 2008, assuming the physician is eligible for POSP funding and is in good standing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. (Click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:05:31 AMIf a physician was not enrolled in POSP, but was on an EMR on April 1, 2008, does the physician qualify for the transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/if-a-physician-was-not-enrolled-in-posp,-but-was-on-an-emr-on-april-1,-2008,-does-the-physician-qualify-for-the-transition-allowance.aspx?navID=1278Assuming the physician is eligible for POSP funding and is in good standing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta, once the physician enrols in POSP and transitions to an approved VCUR 2008 EMR solution, the physician would be eligible for the transition allowance.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:06:35 AMIf a physician was on an EMR but switched to a VCUR 2006 solution with a qualified service provider, what happens when the physician transitions to a VCUR 2008 solution? http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/if-a-physician-was-on-an-emr-but-switched-.aspx?navID=1278If a physician was already on an EMR as of April 1, 2008, and then subsequently switched to a VCUR 2006 EMR with a qualified service provider, the physician would be eligible for the $20,000 transition allowance upon transitioning to the VCUR 2008 EMR with the same qualified service provider.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:07:13 AMIf a physician was not on an EMR but implemented a VCUR 2006 solution with a qualified service provider after April 1, 2008, does the physician qualify for the transition allowance when moving to a VCUR 2008 solution?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/if-a-physician-was-not-on-an-emr-but-implemented-a-vcur-2006-solution-with-a-qualified-service-provider-after.aspx?navID=1278No. The transition allowance is only given to physicians who were already on an EMR that was implemented before April 1, 2008.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:07:30 AMWhat if a physician uses a VCUR 2006 EMR with a qualified service provider but wants to switch to a different qualified service provider for the VCUR 2008 solution? Would that physician qualify for the transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/what-if-a-physician-uses-a-vcur-2006-emr-.aspx?navID=1278No. The physician would qualify for the transition allowance only if the change was required to align with a single EMR chosen by Primary Care Network or Community of Practice. Physicians who are simply unhappy with their EMR vendor and want to change to a different vendor would not qualify.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:07:53 AMAre physicians using paper-based systems eligible for the transition allowance if they implement a VCUR 2008 solution?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/are-physicians-using-paper-based-systems-eligible-for-the-transition-allowance-if-they-implement-a-vcur-2008-solution-.aspx?navID=1278No. The transition allowance is meant to partially recognize the temporary loss in productivity and the time investment that will accompany a transition from one EMR solution to another in order to stay current with POSP. Eligible physicians have already invested the time to move from a paper-based system to an EMR.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:08:29 AMWhen will physicians receive their transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/when-will-physicians-receive-their-transition-allowance.aspx?navID=1278Physicians who are eligible for the transition allowance receive the money as they complete milestones in their transition to the VCUR 2008 solutions (as outlined in the Master Services Agreement). (Click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:09:15 AMWill the transition allowance be available to physicians after March 31, 2011? http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/will-the-transition-allowance-be-available-to-physicians-after-march-31,-2011.aspx?navID=1278Funding for the transition allowance was negotiated for the term of the current agreement. Any funding after March 31, 2011 is a matter for Negotiations 2011. However, Section 13 (a) of the current amending agreement does acknowledge that “The POSP budget includes the first three years of an anticipated five-year transition process to POSP-eligible EMR products."Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:09:33 AMIf physicians transition to a VCUR 2006 solution under the POSP Interim Program Guidelines, but are unable to transition to VCUR 2008 before March 31, 2011, will they still receive their transition allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/if-physicians-transition.aspx?navID=1278Funding for the transition allowance was negotiated for the term of the current agreement. Any funding after March 31, 2011 is a matter for Negotiations 2011. However, Section 13 (a) of the current amending agreement does acknowledge that “The POSP budget includes the first three years of an anticipated five-year transition process to POSP-eligible EMR products."Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:09:50 AMIf a physician completes Milestones Two and Three before March 31, 2011, but Milestone 4 is not complete until after, will the physician still receive the final 25% of the allowance?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/transition-allowance/if-a-physician-completes-milestones-two.aspx?navID=1278Funding for the transition allowance was negotiated for the term of the current agreement. Any funding after March 31, 2011 is a matter for Negotiations 2011. However, Section 13 (a) of the current amending agreement does acknowledge that “The POSP budget includes the first three years of an anticipated five-year transition process to POSP-eligible EMR products."Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:10:54 AMDo QSPs Have to Support Macs?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/funding/do-qsps-have-to-support-macs.aspx?navID=1278There have been questions raised about the Qualified Service Provider’s (QSP) requirement to provide Macintosh (Mac) as part of the VCUR 2008 electronic medical record (EMR) solution. (click above question for more information).Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:24:35 PMAre Physician or Clinics Able to Choose Either Macs or PCs as Part of the VCUR 2008 EMR Solution?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/funding/are-physician-or-clinics-able-to-choose-either-macs-or-pcs-as-part-of-the-vcur-2008-emr-solution.aspx?navID=1278Yes. Through the testing and acceptance process, both PCs and Macs are compatible with the VCUR 2008 solutions and are eligible for reimbursement through POSP. It is up to the discretion of the QSP as to the amount quoted in the contract for any hardware-specific solution. (click above question for more information)Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:25:08 PMWhat is VCUR 2006 invoice-based reimbursement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/what-is-vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement.aspx?navID=1278Invoice-based reimbursement is the method by which the Physician Office System Program (POSP) funds physicians for eligible costs...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:45:40 AMWhy is POSP changing its funding model to invoice-based reimbursement for VCUR 2006 EMR systems?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/why-is-posp-changing-its-funding-model-to-invoice-based-reimbursement-for-vcur-2006-emr-systems.aspx?navID=1278Now that the VCUR 2008 electronic medical record (EMR) solutions are available, the Physician Office System Program (POSP) is implementing an invoice-based reimbursement model...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:46:41 AMHow do I submit my invoice for reimbursement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/how-do-i-submit-my-invoices-for-reimbursement.aspx?navID=1278Click above question for detailsFri, 25 Jun 2010 08:47:05 AMHow long will it take to be reimbursed?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/how-long-will-it-take-to-be-reimbursed.aspx?navID=1278You will be reimbursed within 30 days from the time the request for reimbursement is received by Physician Office System Program (POSP)...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:47:23 AMCan I submit invoices more than once a month?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/can-i-submit-invoices-more-than-once-a-month.aspx?navID=1278No. The Physician Office System Program (POSP) will process only one reimbursement submission for each calendar month. Clinics should submit all invoices for the calendar month together with one form.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:48:25 AMCan I submit three months of invoices at one time?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/can-i-submit-three-months-of-invoices-at-one-time.aspx?navID=1278You may submit your invoices for more than one month at a time, but you must still use a separate form...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:48:35 AMWe have five physicians in the clinic but only four are funded by POSP, we receive one Internet service provider invoice. How do we get reimbursed?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/we-have-five-physicians-in-the-clinic-but-only-four-are-funded-by-posp,-we-receive-one-internet-service-provider-invoice-how-do-we-get-reimbursed.aspx?navID=1278Your clinic will be asked to identify all of the physicians working in the clinic and, unless otherwise indicated...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:48:58 AMOur clinic has both part-time and full-time physicians. Do I list everyone on the form?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/our-clinic-has-both-part-time-and-full-time-physicians-do-i-list-everyone-on-the-form.aspx?navID=1278Yes. You must identify all the physicians working at the clinic. POSP will divide the costs evenly among the physicians unless alternate percentages are provided.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:51:26 AMHow do I submit invoices when some of our physicians are month-to-month and some are still in the 48-month agreement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/how-do-i-submit-invoices-when-some-of-our-physicians-are-month-to-month-and-some-are-still-in-the-48-month-agreement.aspx?navID=1278List all physicians on the reimbursement form. The Physician Office System Program (POSP) will identify which physicians are still eligible for grant funding and process their payments accordingly.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:51:53 AMDo we need to submit a separate form for every physician?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/do-we-need-to-submit-a-separate-form-for-every-physician.aspx?navID=1278No. You should submit a single form for the clinic along with all the eligible invoices for the clinic.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:52:01 AMAre physicians allowed to submit invoices for more than one clinic?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/are-physicians-allowed-to-submit-invoices-for-more-than-one-clinic.aspx?navID=1278No. Physicians must declare a clinic for POSP funding purposes and only request reimbursement...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:52:19 AMIs there a time limit for submitting invoices for reimbursement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/is-there-a-time-limit-for-submitting-invoices-for-reimbursement.aspx?navID=1278Yes. Invoices must be submitted to POSP within three months from the end of the month...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:53:05 AMI pay my licensing fees once per year. How do I get reimbursed?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/i-pay-my-licensing-fees-once-per-year-how-do-i-get-reimbursed-(1).aspx?navID=1278Fees that are paid once to cover several months (e.g., quarterly or yearly payments) will be reimbursed monthly...(click above for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:53:31 AMWhen do I receive my last grant funding payment?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/when-do-i-receive-my-last-grant-funding-payment.aspx?navID=1278Your last grant funding payment was issued on or before December 31, 2009...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:53:44 AMCan a physician choose to not move to invoice-based reimbursement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/can-a-physician-choose-to-not-move-to-invoice-based-reimbursement.aspx?navID=1278No. If a physician is past their 48-month agreement and is currently being funded on a month-to-month basis, they must submit a request for reimbursement in order to continue to receive funding.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:54:18 AMDoes this change mean I have to transition to a VCUR 2008 EMR solution immediately?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/does-this-change-mean-i-have-to-transition-to-a-vcur-2008-emr-solution-immediately.aspx?navID=1278No. POSP has not yet made funding dependent on transitioning to a VCUR 2008 electronic medical record (EMR) solution.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:54:39 AMWhat items are eligible for reimbursement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/what-items-are-eligible-for-reimbursement.aspx?navID=1278POSP will reimburse recurring costs necessary to run your electronic medical record...(click above for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:54:49 AMI just purchased new hardware. Will I be reimbursed?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/i-just-purchased-new-hardware-will-i-be-reimbursed.aspx?navID=1278Hardware is not a recurring cost under POSP guidelines. However, hardware purchases and one-time costs incurred between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 will be amortized over 12 months and reimbursed.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:55:06 AMI lease my hardware. Will I be reimbursed for the leasing costs?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/i-lease-my-hardware-will-i-be-reimbursed-for-the-leasing-costs.aspx?navID=1278Leasing costs for hardware are not a recurring cost under the Physician Office System Program (POSP) guidelines...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:55:16 AMWhy are new hardware purchases and leases not considered eligible for reimbursement?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/why-are-new-hardware-purchases-and-leases-not-considered-eligible-for-reimbursement.aspx?navID=1278The Physician Office System Program (POSP) funding has always been based on the principle that POSP would pay a portion of the costs...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:55:53 AMA new physician just joined out clinic. Are training costs reimbursed?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/a-new-physician-just-joined-out-clinic-are-training-costs-reimbursed.aspx?navID=1278No. Training costs are considered a one-time cost and are not eligible for VCUR 2006 reimbursement.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:56:02 AMWho do I contact if I have more questions?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/vcur-2006-invoice-based-reimbursement/who-do-i-contact-if-i-have-more-questions.aspx?navID=1278Further information about eligible costs, the process for requesting reimbursement, and applicable forms are available at www.posp.ca. As well, you can call the POSP toll-free 1.866.817.3875 or inquire by email at posp@posp.caFri, 25 Jun 2010 08:56:20 AMSuccess in Stettler—One Clinic's EMR Journeyhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2010/june/success-in-stettler-one-clinic's-emr-journey.aspx?navID=1063For many physicians, using an electronic medical record (EMR) has become an integral part of their practice. Dr. Charles Heaven has been using an EMR in his Stettler practice since 2005. When the new VCUR 2008 solutions became available, Dr. Heaven and his clinic staff were eager to see how these new solutions could support the needs of his clinic.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:45:48 PMVolcanic Ash and the Advantages of an ASP EMR: The Bowmont Otolaryngology Clinic Experiencehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2010/june/volcanic-ash-and-the-advantages-of-an-asp-emr-the-bowmont-otolaryngology-clinic-experience.aspx?navID=1063When Calgary specialist Dr. Anita Hui opened her new clinic in October 2009, she was eager to transition to a new qualified service provider (QSP). “I was impressed with the turnkey proposal and how efficient the new EMR system seemed compared to my old one,” said Dr. Hui. “The fact that the new EMR would be compliant with VCUR 2008 standards made me feel that it was a positive step towards the future of my practice.”Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:20:24 AMThe POSP EMR Data Management Approach: An Updatehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2010/june/the-posp-emr-data-management-approach-an-update.aspx?navID=1063When the Physician Office System Program (POSP) was established in 2001, Alberta was one of the first jurisdictions in North America to support the implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs). As the first out of the gate, this also means that we are now one of the first to undergo an EMR to EMR transition of some magnitude. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:48:23 AMAbout POSP fact sheethttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39542/about_posp.pdfDownload the About POSP fact sheetTue, 01 Jun 2010 02:02:58 PMPOSP Resourceshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/144101/posp resources.pdfView and download the latest POSP Resources fact sheetTue, 01 Jun 2010 02:04:13 PMTurnkey Solutions Fact Sheethttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39565/turnkey solutions.pdfDownload the New Physician Office System Solutions Fact SheetMon, 26 Jul 2010 02:30:04 PMComparing VCUR Fact Sheethttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39588/comparing vcur.pdfDownload the Comparing VCUR Fact SheetMon, 07 Jun 2010 09:56:07 AMBenefits of New Solutionshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/49637/benefits.pdfDownload the Functionality & Benefits Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:10 PMAgreements Frameworkhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/49906/agreements.pdfDownload the Agreements Framework Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:11 PMVCUR 2008 Reimbursementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39754/vcur 2008 reimbursement.pdfDownload the VCUR 2008 Invoiced-Based Reimbursement Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:12 PMVCUR 2008 Eligible Itemshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39757/vcur 2008 eligible items.pdfDownload the VCUR 2008 Eligible Items Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:12 PMVCUR 2008 Reimbursement Modelhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/116948/vcur 2008 reimbursement model.pdfDownload the VCUR 2008 Reimbursement ModelFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:12 PMTransition Guidehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/102218/roadmap - 13-jan-10.pdfDownload the Transition GuideWed, 02 Jun 2010 08:45:00 AMASP Fact Sheethttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39631/asp.pdfDownload the Application Service Provider Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:12 PMProcess Overview fact sheethttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/144093/process overview.pdfView and download the latest Process Overview fact sheetTue, 15 Jun 2010 08:21:35 AMHISCA Summaryhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/49640/hisca summary.pdfDownload the HISCA Summary Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:13 PMDeployment Principleshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/39760/deployment principles.pdfDownload the Guiding Principles for Deployment Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:14 PMVCUR 2006 Eligible Itemshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/89378/vcur 2006 eligible items.pdfDownload the VCUR 2008 Eligible Items Fact SheetFri, 21 May 2010 12:18:15 PMPhysician Unit and VCUR 2008 Pricinghttp://www.posp.ab.ca/media/177382/physician unit vcur 2008 pricing.pdfDownload the Physician Unit and VCUR 2008 Pricing fact sheetWed, 18 Aug 2010 06:58:46 PMStep 1 - Choosehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/resources/fact-sheets-(all)/cm-fact-sheets/step-1---choose.aspxView and download the latest Change Management Services Fact Sheets for Step 1.Fri, 21 May 2010 12:23:36 PMStep 2 - Preparehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/resources/fact-sheets-(all)/cm-fact-sheets/step-2---prepare.aspxMore fact sheets in Step 2 coming soon.Fri, 21 May 2010 12:14:59 PMStep 3 - Implementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/resources/fact-sheets-(all)/cm-fact-sheets/step-3---implement.aspxMore fact sheet in Step 3 coming soon.Fri, 21 May 2010 12:14:59 PMStep 4 - Usehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/resources/fact-sheets-(all)/cm-fact-sheets/step-4---use.aspxMore fact sheets in Step 4 coming soon.Fri, 21 May 2010 12:15:00 PMPOSP Physician Participation Agreementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/agreements/posp-physician-participation-agreement.aspxThu, 11 Feb 2010 10:47:30 AMMaster Services Agreementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/agreements/master-services-agreement.aspxDownload or view the Master Services Agreement in PDF form.Wed, 26 May 2010 09:28:11 AMPrivacyhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/privacy.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with privacy as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:57:02 PMEMR and Electronic Health Recordshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/emr-and-electronic-health-records.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with EMR and electronic health records as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:57:31 PMInternational EMRshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/international-emrs.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with international EMRs as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:58:17 PMPrimary Carehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/primary-care.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with primary care as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:58:29 PMChronic Disease Managementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/chronic-disease-management.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with chronic disease management as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:59:17 PMEMR Technologyhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/emr-technology.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with EMR technology as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:59:33 PMClinic Workflowhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/clinic-workflow.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with clinic workflow as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 01:59:48 PMUsing Your EMRhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/using-your-emr.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with using your EMR as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 02:00:25 PMInteroperabilityhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/interoperability.aspxClick here to view and listen to some podcasts with interoperability as their subject.Fri, 21 May 2010 02:00:42 PMOtherhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/podcasts/other.aspxTue, 18 May 2010 01:31:45 PMGeneral Guidelineshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/program-guidelines/general-guidelines.aspxView the latest version of POSP Program Guidelines - updated March 10, 2010Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:02:38 PMPhase 2http://www.posp.ab.ca/program-guidelines/phase-2.aspxSpecific guidelines for Phase 2 physicians, including Level 1, Level 1.5 and Level 2.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:18:17 AMPhase 3http://www.posp.ab.ca/program-guidelines/phase-3.aspxSpecific guidelines for Phase 3 physicians. This section includes administration requirements, reimbursement forms, usage requirements and a detailed list of eligible items for reimbursement.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:50 AMPhase 4http://www.posp.ab.ca/program-guidelines/phase-4.aspxSpecific guidelines for Phase 4 physicians. This sections includes administration requirements, usage requirements, sample pricing templates and a detailed list of eligible items/costs for reimbursement.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:21:43 AMIntermhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/program-guidelines/interm.aspxThis section is specifically for physicians currently enrolled in POSP and receiving interim invoice-based reimbursement for a VCUR 2006 physician office system solution from a QSP.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:23:04 AMTransition Allowancehttp://www.posp.ab.ca/program-guidelines/transition-allowance.aspxThe transition allowance is available to provide financial support for physicians currently using a physician office system solution who transition from their current physician office system solution to one of the VCUR 2008 physician office system solutions from a QSP and who achieve Milestone 2 POSP Approved Project Plan.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:24:34 AMChanges to VCUR 2008 Milestone Paymentshttp://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2010/august/changes-to-vcur-2008-milestone-payments.aspx?navID=1063As physicians transition to the new VCUR 2008 solutions the Physician Office System Program (POSP) has collected feedback about the process. In response to this feedback two changes are being made to the POSP reimbursement process.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:51:37 PMIt Takes a "Clinic" to Migrate Datahttp://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2010/july/it-takes-a-clinic-to-migrate-data.aspx?navID=1063There are many reasons why a clinic chooses to transition to a new electronic medical record (EMR)-and impending hardware failure is a compelling one. When Neurology Clinic in Red Deer saw that their server was nearing failure in the fall of 2009, they looked to one of the three qualified service provider (QSP) EMR solutions to ensure continuity of operations.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:51:51 PMHinton Excited About the Future with Their New EMRhttp://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2010/august/hinton-excited-about-the-future-with-their-new-emr.aspx?navID=1063Dr. J. Bradford Armstrong of Hinton Medical Clinic felt they were making groundbreaking changes when they adopted an electronic medical record (EMR) system over 15 years ago. There weren’t many other clinics they could turn to for advice or to demonstrate the systems they were using.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:43:36 AMVCUR 2006 Invoice-Based Reimbursementhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/resources/guidelines--policies/vcur-2006-reimbursement-process.aspxThe Physician Office System Program (POSP) is moving into a new program phase. As part of this change, physicians using VCUR 2006 physician office system solutions and who were receiving grant funding of $740/month are required to move to an invoice-based reimbursement system effective January 1, 2010.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:43:15 AMFacts About VCUR 2008http://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2009/december/facts-about-vcur-2008.aspx?navID=1063In October Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW), Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) announced that the Physician Office System Program (POSP) electronic medical record (EMR) solutions are in the market. Physicians have asked POSP to address some of the rumours they are hearing as a result of this announcement.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:51:11 PMPOSP Approval of Contracts Required to Ensure Fundinghttp://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2010/february/posp-approval-of-contracts-required-to-ensure-funding.aspx?navID=1063Physicians are advised to engage the Physician Office System Program prior to signing a contract with a qualified service provider. POSP must review and approve all contracts prior to physician signing to ensure contracts meet POSP requirements to ensure eligibility for funding.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:51:21 PMNew EMR Solutions Available to Alberta Physicianshttp://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2009/october/new-emr-solutions-available-to-alberta-physicians.aspx?navID=1063Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Medical Association and Alberta Health Services are pleased to announce that the new Physician Office System Program (POSP) electronic medical record (EMR) solutions are in the market.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:39:32 AMImportant Information About POSP Fundinghttp://posp.ca/lists-items/news/2009/november/important-information-about-posp-funding.aspx?navID=1063The new VCUR 2008 electronic medical record solutions are now available, and the Physician Office System Program (POSP) is moving into a new program phase. This requires changes to the way POSP provides funding to physicians.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:02:33 AMReminder: Month to Month Contracts for Legacy Vendorshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2009/october/reminder-month-to-month-contracts-for-legacy-vendors.aspxAlberta physicians currently using a legacy or non-qualified service provider (QSP) electronic medical record (EMR) vendor whose contracts have expired, are being reminded that renewing or entering into long-term contracts with their current vendors may affect their Physician Office System Program funding.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:22:40 AMPOSP Reminds Physicians to have Contracts Reviewedhttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2009/june/posp-reminds-physicians-to-have-contracts-reviewed.aspxPlease be aware that POSP must review all contracts, before they are signed, for VCUR 2006 physician office solutions being implemented under the POSP Interim Program Guidelines.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:22:41 AMProtect the Flow of your POSP Fundshttp://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/news/2009/march/protect-the-flow-of-your-posp-funds.aspxTo ensure POSP funding is not interrupted, physicians are reminded they must notify the POSP program office of any change in their work location or working circumstances—including a move to a new clinic, retirement, maternity or sick leave, sabbatical or simply an address or email change.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:22:41 AMWhat is a provincial Organizational Readiness Assessment?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/what-is-a-provincial-organizational-readiness-assessment.aspx?navID=1278A provincial Organizational Readiness Assessment (pORA) is an assessment of the ability of a clinic to protect the security of provincial health information databases...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:57:21 AMWhat is a privacy impact assessment?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/what-is-a-privacy-impact-assessment-(1).aspx?navID=1278A privacy impact assessment (PIA) is a due diligence exercise in which a custodian...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:57:43 AMWhy does a privacy impact assessment need to be conducted?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/why-does-a-privacy-impact-assessment-need-to-be-conducted.aspx?navID=1278Under section 64 of Alberta's <em>Health Information Act</em>, POSP clinics (click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:58:01 AMHow does POSP assist with the privacy requirements?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/how-does-posp-assist-with-the-privacy-requirements.aspx?navID=1278Once you have selected your qualified service provider (QSP), the Physician Office System Program (POSP) will assist you in reviewing the impact...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:58:33 AMHow is the privacy impact assessment conducted for my clinic?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/how-is-the-privacy-impact-assessment-conducted-for-my-clinic.aspx?navID=1278Your Physician Office System Program (POSP) change management advisor, together with a privacy and security expert contracted by POSP...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:59:00 AMWhen would it be necessary to change or amend our clinic's PIA?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/when-would-it-be-necessary-to-change-or-amend-our-clinic's-pia.aspx?navID=1278A privacy impact assessment (PIA) is a dynamic document that must be reviewed and/or updated each time...(click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:59:10 AMDo we need to review or amend our PIA if a new physician joins our clinic?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/do-we-need-to-review-or-amend-our-pia-if-a-new-physician-joins-our-clinic.aspx?navID=1278The incoming physician is required to read and acknowledge understanding of your clinic’s privacy and security policies and procedures...(Click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:59:20 AMIs any privacy and security training available to support our clinic?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/is-any-privacy-and-security-training-available-to-support-our-clinic.aspx?navID=1278Privacy training is available as one of Physician Office System Program's (POSP’s) change management services to ensure your clinic’s privacy officer...(Click above question for information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:59:32 AMWhat process should we follow if our clinic has a privacy breach?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/what-process-should-we-follow-if-our-clinic-has-a-privacy-breach.aspx?navID=1278A suspected privacy breach should be identified and immediately reported to the clinic manager and privacy officer...(Click above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:59:41 AMOur clinic's current EMR is provided by a legacy EMR vendor. What privacy issues might be realized during the transition to our advanced EMR solution and how should these issues be managed?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/our-clinic's-current-emr-is-provided-by-a-legacy-emr-vendor-what-privacy-issues.aspx?navID=1278A transition from a vendor conformance and usability requirements (VCUR) 2006 or other vendor to a Physician Office System Program...(click on above question for more information)Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:59:53 AMIs it necessary to inform POSP if our clinic changes its privacy officer?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/is-it-necessary-to-inform-posp-if-our-clinic-changes-its-privacy-officer.aspx?navID=1278A change of privacy officer should be communicated to Privacy and Security at POSP at privacy@posp.ca or call 780.452.1616 or toll free1.866.817.3875.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:05 AMWho do I contact at POSP for more information and assistance with our clinic's privacy requirements?http://www.posp.ab.ca/lists-items/frequently-asked-questions/privacy-and-security/who-do-i-contact-at-posp-for-more-information-and-assistance-with-our-clinic's-privacy-requirements.aspx?navID=1278For information and assistance regarding your privacy impact assessment (PIA) or other privacy and security issues related to your electronic medical record (EMR), email privacy@posp.ca Contact: Ingrid Ruys, Privacy and Security Unit Lead, POSP call 780.452.1616, cell 780.860.9840 or toll free 1.866.817.3875 ingrid.ruys@posp.caFri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:17 AM