decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 3 (March)
Timeline: Get paid in full for meaningful use with time to spare
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Article Overview
This article outlines a general timeline for practices preparing to implement an electronic health records system and achieve meaningful use within the federal deadline. It is aimed at small to mid-sized medical practices and discusses broad implementation planning considerations, including practice management system changes, installation time, transition planning, and keeping the practice operational during rollout. The piece is useful for practice administrators, physicians, and healthcare IT decision-makers evaluating readiness for EHR adoption and incentive eligibility.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers judge whether their practice can realistically prepare for meaningful use within the available timeframe and understand the major project-planning issues involved in EHR adoption.
Article Sections
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Timeline
An overview of the implementation timeline and the time horizon being used as a planning guide for practices. It frames the general schedule and the types of practices the timeline is intended to fit.
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Four timeline tips to keep in mind
Practical planning considerations for practices moving toward EHR implementation. The section discusses general transition factors such as system sequencing, operational continuity, installation time, and staff adjustment periods.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the EHR meaningful use preparation timeline
- What broad planning factors can affect EHR implementation readiness
- Why practice size, specialty, and workflow patterns matter in planning
- How practices can think about system transition timing while staying operational
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Healthcare IT consultants
- EHR implementation planners
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