How LSS Helps

LSS Data Systems is well positioned to help its customers act quickly to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Our staff continues to carefully monitor the disbursement of funds and will work with organizations to help them reach meaningful use to qualify for the incentive programs.

Here is how LSS is prepared to help its customers:

1. Certified EHR technology
   The first step in reaching meaningful use is using a certified EHR technology. LSS is committed to certifying our products to meet the federal certification criteria and standards. We’ve been actively involved with Ambulatory EHR certification from the very beginning and we plan to continue that participation with the applicable federally recognized temporary and permanent certification program.
   
   
2. Customer implementation and support
   Although meaningful use in and of itself can't be purchased, our products play a substantial role in supporting meaningful use requirements. We recognize the importance of proper implementation, use and support of our EHR technology. LSS is dedicated to providing high quality support to assist our customers in achieving their meaningful use goals.
   
   
3. Partner collaboration
   As a MEDITECH business partner, LSS has access to the resources and knowledge base of one of the most respected organizations in health care IT. Together with MEDITECH, we're committed to providing our mutual customer community with information and guidance designed to maximize their understanding of ARRA and how the legislation supports their IT initiatives.
   
   
4. Industry expertise and leadership
   LSS Data Systems is positioned on the forefront of the emerging health care regulations. We work to stay informed with the latest in the health care industry so that we can use our front-line knowledge to guide our product development and to educate our customer base on what impacts them most. We remain actively involved in the regulatory development processes through our work with the HIMSS EHR Association and other industry organizations. As the leading EHR solutions provider organization in our industry, the HIMSS EHRA is consulted regularly by Congress on matters related to health care information technology. As one of only approximately 40 members, LSS will continue to have both input and access to the industry-shaping activities of this influential group.
   
   
5. Customer outreach and advisory activities
   Just as LSS offers advice and counsel to customers, so do our customers serve as valuable resources to LSS and each other through our user community. Through the activities of the LSS User Group (LUG), the Ambulatory Products Advisory Council, the LSS Provider Development Forum, the LSS Administrative/Billing Forum, and the LSS Physician Advisors, our staff members engage in a vital dialog with executives, physicians and software users from our customer organizations.

Through our involvement with leading industry organizations, our partnership with MEDITECH, our collaborative solutions with DrFirst and Zynx Health and our customers, LSS is preparing to help health care organizations take full advantage of the opportunities resulting from the Federal Stimulus Package.