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Why This Topic Matters

The piece is relevant to practices trying to understand early meaningful use compliance, especially the documentation and transmission-testing aspect of EHR interoperability. It also highlights the operational role of vendors and the practical concerns of offices exchanging clinical information with outside entities.

Article Sections

1. Practice management

   Introduces the Stage 1 meaningful use topic and frames it as a practice-management issue. It emphasizes the general transmission-testing context and the involvement of EHR vendors and outside practices.

2. A few more measure 14 notes

   Provides additional background on the measure from the perspective of practice operations and vendor coordination. It also addresses how multi-physician practices and office workflows relate to the testing requirement.