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10 FAQ’s about the ARRA and Meaningful Use

Below are the 10 most commonly asked questions by our physicians about the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, federal reimbursements for physicians, and meaningful use.
1. How much is the federal government going to reimburse me for using a certified electronic health record?
2. Who is eligible for these reimbursements?
3. When will these ARRA programs start?
4. How will I get paid [...]

The basic measures of EHR use that will define "Meaningful Use"

“Meaningful Use” has been nothing if not a controversial topic as of late in the medical community. What exactly will define “meaningful use” is still a very fluid topic but HHS has provided us a step in the right direction by releasing some of its basic criteria.
Below is a list of specific measures for EHR [...]

Wednesday January 20th, 2010 in Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Information Technology | No Comments »