Common use of Control Costs Clause in Contracts

Control Costs. As pharmacists, patients, and others on the team work together, patient health out- comes improve.13–17 Tracking progress and reporting outcomes ensures all members of the health care team involved in the patient’s care are aware of the impact of the collaborative efforts.18 Patients, providers, and payers receive appropriate incentives while collaborating to advance patients’ health. Successful CPAs are reported to include two core components: Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act (PL 111-5), incentive payments are specifically tied to achieving advancements in health care processes and out- comes, also called “meaningful use” criteria. Pharmacists and pharmacies are not listed as eligible providers for aid through these incentive programs, which may impact their use of EHRs and HIT. Providing incentives to pharmacists could increase their use of EHRs, making it easier to participate in CPAs.