Electronic health record ‘meaningful use’ reporting period begins

The federal government’s “meaningful use” attestation (PDF document) period begins today. Data collected on electronic health record systems (EHRs) by hospitals and physician practices must be submitted to receive thousands to millions of dollars in reimbursement payments. By 2014, more than half of all healthcare facilities must use EHRs, the federal government wants. If by 2015, physicians and facilities face penalties if they haven’t rolled out EHR systems, they face penalties. Some facilities are preparing to submit their data today, but others should wait.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2128109/electronic-health-record–meaningful-use–reporting-period-begins.html