Archives of Internal Medicine
(May 14, 2012)
Over 30 000 clinicians have already qualified to receive initial incentive payments for the meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Programs. However, 2012 is the final year to receive maximum incentive payments, and many physicians still have questions regarding meaningful use objectives and how to register for, report, and attest to meaningful use. We provide herein an overview of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and guide physicians in the process of how to demonstrate meaningful use of health information technology.
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American Medical News, a publication of the American Medical Association
(May 14, 2012)
The study that examined ED use found savings came from fewer hospital admissions. Experts say benefits found in HIE can extend to primary care practices.
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Health Data Management
(May 8, 2012)
Twenty-one consumer organizations are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services not to just stand firm on proposed criteria for Stage 2 electronic health records meaningful use criteria, but to go further in a final rule.
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Healthcare IT News
(May 8, 2012)
Arguing that changes "are necessary to ensure that the meaningful use program lives up to its intended purpose," the American Medical Association (AMA) on Monday submitted its comments on proposed Stage 2 criteria to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Citing the "technological and other challenges" many doctors are experiencing as they work to meet meaningful use, AMA officials offered suggestions for "synchronizing the multiple health IT and quality programs currently underway" in a bid to drive up physician participation.
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Health Data Management
(May 7, 2012)
Five universities in April 2010 received federal grants from the HITECH Act to develop curriculum for health information technology training programs at a network of community colleges nationwide. Now, the curriculum--and related teaching materials--have undergone revision for a third time and are being offered not just to the colleges but to other entities as well.
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