decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2006 Issue 1 (January)
Free EMR software delayed; available late 2006, CMS says
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s delayed timeline for its free EMR software offering, VISTA Office, and discusses the broader move toward EMR certification through CCHIT. It is relevant to physician practices, practice managers, and health IT decision-makers who want to understand implementation timing, certification status, and the general categories of capabilities associated with certified EMR systems.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track a CMS-backed EMR availability delay and understand why certification standards may affect vendor selection, investment risk, and planning for electronic records adoption.
What You Will Learn
- Why the release of CMS’s EMR software was delayed
- What broad capabilities are associated with the software and certification efforts
- How CCHIT certification fits into the EMR market landscape
- What timelines were mentioned for certification testing and vendor applications
- Why EMR certification may matter to physician practices
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Medical group administrators
- Health information technology buyers
- Medical coders and billing staff interested in EMR systems
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