decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 9 (September)
Lack of vendor readiness prompts requests to delay meaningful use stage 2
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Article Overview
This article covers industry concerns about EHR vendor readiness for Meaningful Use Stage 2, including requests from provider organizations for reporting delays, extensions, and penalty relief. It is relevant to physicians, hospitals, health IT vendors, and practice leaders following federal EHR incentive program timelines and certification status.
Why This Topic Matters
The timing of EHR certification can affect whether eligible professionals and organizations can meet federal reporting requirements and avoid payment adjustments. The article helps readers understand why provider groups are seeking deadline flexibility and what organizations are involved in those discussions.
Article Sections
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Meaningful use
This section outlines concerns about vendor readiness for Meaningful Use Stage 2 and the responses from provider organizations and health IT groups. It also touches on broader implications for reporting timelines and incentive program participation.
What You Will Learn
- How vendor certification timing can affect Meaningful Use Stage 2 participation
- Which provider organizations are raising concerns about reporting deadlines
- What kinds of deadline relief or penalty relief are being requested
- Why EHR upgrade readiness matters for incentive payments and compliance timing
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Eligible professionals
- Hospital administrators
- Practice managers
- Health IT vendors
- Medical group management staff
- Compliance and reimbursement staff
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