As we wrap up another successful Epic Quarterly Upgrade and dive head-first into the last of 2019, it's time for me to "pass the torch" to our new Chief Medical Information Officer, Dr. Shannon Pittman. Going forward, Dr. Pittman will send this "Provider Points" newsletter to your inbox every week.

On Monday, November 11, the indications on advanced imaging orders will be updated automatically as part of the scheduled upgrade of the decision support tool CareSelect. The purpose of the clinical decision support mechanism for advanced imaging orders is to be compliant with the CMS PAMA (Protecting Access to Medicare Act) with guidelines to consult and adhere to appropriate use criteria (AUC) and Medicare billing regulations.