While it is true that everyone was initially excited by the prospect of getting incentives over five years for implementing an electronic medical record product (EMR), the government delays to clarify what qualifies have given some doctors cold feet! Add that to the fact that Medicare payments are decreasing, the economy is still in a recession, many physicians are adopting a wait and see stance.
The list below focuses on the key points of the legislation that is anticipated to be released in late 2009. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) are working with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to provide the bill with the proposed criteria.
- Meaningful use
- HIT standards
- Policies
- Certification Requirements
- Implementation Specifications
- Time frames
As a physician, what should I be doing now?
Keep informed with announcements made by CMS regarding EMR and the stimulus package.
Start looking for an electronic medical record system now! Make a list of your requirements to compare different packages.
A great place to start your search is with Bradford-Scott Data Corporation. We are a Channel Partner for SAGE, a nationally recognized company, and offer Intergy EHR by SAGE.
Sage Intergy EHR V5.5 is CCHIT 2008 certified, has templates created for over 20+ specialties, and can be customized to suit your work flow.
In addition, Bradford-Scott Data Corporation has a support team who focuses on excellent customer service/support and will be there to help guide you on your way.
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