Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2010 Issue 9
PHYSICIAN NOTES: HHS Starts the Process of Establishing EHR Certification Program
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Article Overview
This short news article covers early federal action related to the electronic health record certification process and its connection to the CMS incentive program. It is useful for physicians, practice administrators, and health information management professionals tracking government requirements for health IT adoption and certification.
Why This Topic Matters
The article explains a policy development that affects whether medical practices can identify systems eligible for the EHR incentive program. It helps readers understand the broader regulatory context for EHR adoption and certification.
What You Will Learn
- The federal context for EHR certification efforts
- How EHR certification relates to the CMS incentive program
- Who may want to follow the proposed rulemaking process for health IT certification
- Where additional information and public comments were being directed at the time of publication
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
- Health IT stakeholders
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