Unit5 Assignment 2.docx MHA5016 Executive Summary and HIM Job Description Capella University Introduction to Health Information Systems MHA 5016 Executive Summary Organization s Need of a HIM Professional Currently Independence Medical Center elec

Unit5 Assignment MHA5016 Executive Summary and HIM Job Description Capella University Introduction to Health Information Systems MHA 5016 Executive Summary Organization s Need of a HIM Professional Currently Independence Medical Center electronic health record (EHR) system is not fully compliant with existing regulations and Meaningful Use guidelines set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). At present, Independence Medical Center is experiencing billing and coding issues due to shortcuts and the improper use of the Opus system by employees. A proposed recommendation for the organization, is the need for a HIM professional to ensure long-term Merit-Based Incentive Payment (MIPS) and current incentive program compliance. The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a major Medicare value-based payment program aimed at improving quality and reducing cos