CARY, N.C.  (May 4, 2018) – Patagonia Health announced today that Patagonia Health’s Electronic Health Record software has achieved Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT Module Certification via Drummond Group LLC, an Authorized Certification Body (ACB) that has been empowered to test software for compliance with the requirements of the federal government’s program. The stamp of approval designates that the software offers the functionality that enables eligible providers and hospitals to meet Meaningful Use requirements, qualifying these organizations to receive payments under the ongoing EHR adoption program.

“Patagonia Health is committed to help local health departments (public health), behavioral health agencies, community health centers, and FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Centers) around the country comply with the latest regulations for Electronic Health Records. Our goal is for providers to achieve interoperability with the larger health care ecosystem, while minimizing disruption to their regular workflow. Ease of use is the main priority for Patagonia Health,” says Abhi Muthiyan, co-founder and CTO of Patagonia Health.

To earn the certification, Patagonia Health EHR software was tested to be in accordance with applicable standards and certification criteria put forth by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

With more than 15 years of testing experience across various industries, Drummond Group LLC (DG) brings a high level of technical expertise to this process. Its healthcare experience also runs deep, having certified hundreds of EHRs since becoming an ACB in 2010.

Patagonia Health’s EHR version 5.0, which met the requirements for 2015 Edition Health IT Module Certification, is a unique cloud and apps-based EHR, practice management and billing solution. It is one of the few public health, behavioral health and primary care EHR solutions that has been certified for Meaningful Use 2015 Edition.

This Health IT Module is 2015 Edition compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.  This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Patagonia Health’s Complete EHR Ambulatory solution, version 5.0, (Patagonia Health

https://patagoniahealth.com, 15100 Weston Parkway Suite 204, Cary, NC 27519, info@patagoniahealth.com, Abhi Muthiyan, Chief Technology Officer, 919.238.4780), was 2015 Edition-certified on April 20, 2018, with unique certification number 15.04.04.2139.Pata.05.00.1.180420.  Modules Tested: 170.315 (a)(1-14); (b)(1-6); (c)(1-3); (d)(1-9, 11); (e)(1-3); (f)(1,2); (g)(2-9) Clinical Quality Measures tested: 2v6; 68v6; 69v5; 117v5; 122v5; 124v5; 128v5; 130v5; 134v5; 138v5; 146v5; 159v5; 161v5; 164v5; 165v5; 177v5.  Additional software used included NewCropRx. (Link to CHPL site listing HERE.)

Client subscription fees for the product include all the required elements for Patagonia Health’s clients’ agencies to qualify for Meaningful Use 2015 Edition.  Patagonia Health does not charge any fees for its clients to be fully compliant with the Meaningful Use requirements.

All the certified modules are included in the subscription fees.

About Patagonia Health Inc.
Patagonia Health Inc. is a healthcare software supplier that has built a cloud and apps-based software solution. The solution includes an integrated, federally-certified, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Practice Management (PM) and Billing software. The company’s mission is to solve two major barriers to EHR adoption, usability and cost, and address customers’ number one problem: billing. Patagonia Health’s one-of-a-kind apps-based system represents a paradigm shift in the EHR software industry, and its highly-intelligent solution uses sophisticated technology that is extremely easy-to-use. Innovative and unique apps provide timely data for organizations to improve workflow, streamline their operations and take their organizations to the next level. For more information, visit www.patagoniahealth.com or email info@patagoniahealth.com.

About Drummond Group LLC

Drummond Group LLC is a global software test and certification lab that serves a wide range of vertical industries.  In healthcare, Drummond Group LLC tests and certifies Controlled Substance Ordering Systems (CSOS), Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances (EPCS) software and processes, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) – designating the trusted test lab as the only third-party certifier of all three initiatives designed to move the industry toward a digital future. Founded in 1999, and accredited for the Office of the National Coordinator Health IT Certification Program as an Authorized Certification Body (ACB) and an Authorized Test Lab (ATL), Drummond Group LLC continues to build upon its deep experience and expertise necessary to deliver reliable and cost-effective services. For more information, please visit http://www.drummondgroup.com.

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Patagonia Health
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