EHR Incentive Programs
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Why Is EHR Certification Endangering Stage 2 Meaningful Use?
The clock is already ticking for hospitals, especially those eligible and participating in the EHR Incentive Programs. Stage 2 Meaningful Use is already underway for these hospitals which must complete their attestation during one of four mandated reporting quarters. At the same time, they must continue their preparations for ICD-10 come Oct. 1, 2014. Read More »
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Why ONC Seeks New Authorities Over Health Data Blocking
Increases in EHR adoption and the growth of EHR use since the passing of the law creating the EHR Incentive Programs and defining the authorities of the Office of the National Coordinator require Congress to provide the federal agency with new powers related to health data blocking. That's what National Coordinator Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, told members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a Subcommittee on Information Technology hearing on Tuesday...
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Why Thorough EHR Adoption Must Precede Population Health
While the healthcare industry is certainly moving away from volume to value and working to manage the health of patient populations, it does not have sufficient depth of EHR adoption to support next-generation care delivery...
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Will Meaningful Use Lead To Reduced Costs For Hospitals?
One of the tenets driving the adoption of certified EHR technology as part of the EHR Incentive Programs is the belief that meaningful use will help improve healthcare costs. However, little information is available that speaks directly to the cost savings made possible by participating in meaningful use beyond the costs incurred by eligible hospitals and professionals in choosing, implementing, and maintaining their EHR systems. Read More »
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