Garage Solutions LLC's Bridge 5.3.0 Earns ONC Health IT Certification from Drummond Group

July 24, 2023 - ORLANDO - Garage Solutions LLC's Bridge 5.3.0 has achieved Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT certification via Drummond Group LLC, an Authorized Certification Body (ACB). The stamp of approval designates the software delivers the required functionality in support of enabling eligible providers and hospitals to meet the requirements of various regulatory programs that involve the use of certified electronic health records (EHR) technology.

"Patient care quality and safety have always been our top priorities, and this certification is a testament to our dedication to creating a platform experience that drives more value-driven care. We are excited to offer this broader set of certified measures to providers across the country as they expand their quality initiatives," stated Pranam Ben, Founder and CEO of The Garage.

To earn the certification, Bridge 5.3.0 was tested to be in accordance with applicable standards and certification criteria put forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With more than 20 years of testing experience across various industries, Drummond brings a high level of technical expertise to this process. Since becoming an ONC-ACB in 2010, Drummond has conducted more than 3,000 health IT tests and certifications.

Bridge 5.3.0, which met the requirements for ONC-ACB HER 2015 Cures Update, this is limited to The Garage's v.5.3.0 Care Gaps eCQM tool. See PDF for measures and quality measures.

"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."

Developer Name: The Garage Solutions, LLC
Product Name and Version Number: Bridge v 5.3.0
Developer Website: thegarage.health
Physical Address: One South Orange Ave., Suite 506 Orlando, FL 32801
Garage Email: info@thegaragein.com
Phone Number: (407)730-2286
Contact Name: Lauren Holloway
Contact Email: lholloway@thegaragein.com
Certification Date: 4/18/2022
Unique Certification Number: 15.04.04.1520.Brid.05.00.0.220418

Certified Measure Criteria:

§170.315 (d)(1)
§170.315 (d)(2)
§170.315 (d)(3)
§170.315 (d)(5)
§170.315 (d)(7)
§170.315 (d)(9)
§170.315 (d)(12)
§170.315 (d)(13)
§170.315 (g)(4)
§170.315 (g)(5)
§170.315 (c)(1)
§170.315 (c)(2)
§170.315 (c)(3)

Certified Clinical Quality Measures:
CMS 2 v12 - Preventative Care and Screening for Depression and Follow-Up
CMS 22 v11 - Preventative Care and Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
CMS 50 v11 - Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
CMS 69 v11 - Preventative Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
CMS 122 v11 - Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
CMS 124 v11 - Cervical Cancer Screening
CMS 125 v11 - Breast Cancer Screening
CMS 127 v11 - Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
CMS 130 v11 - Colorectal Cancer Screening
CMS 131 v11 - Diabetes: Eye Exam
CMS 134 v11 - Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
CMS 137 v11 - Initiation and Engagement of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
CMS 138 v11 - Preventative Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
CMS 139 v11 - Falls: Screening for Fall Risk
CMS 146 v11 - Appropriate Treatment for Pharyngitis
CMS 147 v12 - Preventative Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
CMS 149 v11 - Dementia: Cognitive Assessment
CMS 155 v11 - Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children/Adolescents
CMS 156 v11 - Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
CMS 159 v11 - Depression Remission at Twelve Months
CMS 165 v11 - Controlling High Blood Pressure
CMS 347 v6 - Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Additional Software relied upon for certification criteria: None

Any additional types of costs that an EP, EH, or CAH would pay to implement the Health IT Module's capabilities to attempt to meet CMS objectives and measures. Refer to the Drummond Group Mandatory Disclosure Statement document for more details. EHR technology self-developers are excluded from this requirement.

About The Garage

Based in Orlando, Florida, The Garage is a population health management technology company dedicated to changing healthcare for good... one community at a time. The company works with more than 140+ healthcare organizations and 19,500+ providers across 34 states. Through its collaborative population health management platform, Bridge, The Garage touches more than 15 million patient lives. For more information, visit www.theGarage.health, and follow The Garage on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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 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. Drummond was founded in 1999 and is an ONC-Accredited Certification Body (ACB) and an Authorized Test Lab (ATL) and continues to build on its deep experience and expertise to deliver reliable and cost-effective services. For more information, please visit http://www.drummondgroup.com.

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