Physician Office Technology Report: Obama, AMA move electronic medical records into the spotlight

Article Overview

This article covers the growing national debate over electronic health records and health IT adoption, including federal policy efforts, professional society reactions, and concerns from small physician practices. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, health IT leaders, and coding/billing professionals tracking policy changes that affect documentation systems, interoperability, and incentive program readiness. The article also touches on implementation funding, timing, and support programs being discussed by government and industry stakeholders.