Doctors Get Another Chance to Avoid Medicare E-prescribing Penalty
CMS will let physicians claim a hardship exemption that would prevent a downward payment adjustment from taking effect in 2013.
6 Most Commonly Deferred Stage 1 Meaningful Use Objectives
Although 251,000 physicians and other eligible professionals have received more than $2.6 million in payments in stage 1 of CMS’ Electronic Health Record Incentive Program, many physicians deferred stage 1 objectives that relate to interoperability.
Why Meaningful Use Stage 2 Is So Important
Stage 2 is a natural evolutionary step that requires data sharing, patient/family engagement, and decision support. Dr. John Halamka shares a personal story that illustrates how these changes are occurring at a fast pace but an appropriate pace.
Obama Reelection Doesn’t Alter Complexity of EHR Adoption
The reelection of President Barack Obama won’t change the intricate realities underway in the trenches as physicians and practices perform the difficult task of replacing paper with electronic health records (EHRs).
Health Care Issues On The Ballot: The Final Tally
The rich variety of health issues at stake in Tuesday’s elections included the federal health law, abortion, medical marijuana and more. Here’s a round-up of state health initiatives and the results.
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