decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 3 (March)
Most practices will get EHRs, but certification will be a challenge
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Article Overview
This article reviews survey findings from medical group practices about electronic health record adoption timelines, expectations for qualifying for federal incentive payments, and the uncertainty many respondents reported about EHR certification status. It is relevant to practice administrators, physicians, and coding/compliance professionals tracking health IT adoption and federal incentive programs. The discussion focuses on broad implementation trends, certification concerns, and the reported outlook among MGMA respondents.
Why This Topic Matters
EHR adoption and certification status can affect a practice’s ability to pursue federal incentive dollars and plan implementation timing. Understanding the survey context helps stakeholders gauge how peers are approaching health IT readiness and compliance-related documentation concerns.
What You Will Learn
- How surveyed practices are approaching EHR implementation timing
- What the survey suggests about expectations for federal incentive eligibility
- Why certification uncertainty is a concern for many practices
- How the MGMA survey reflects broader practice trends in EHR adoption
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical group managers
- Health IT stakeholders
- Coding and compliance professionals
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