“I figured I’d round out my recent posts about the new CCHIT EHR certifications before moving on to meaningful use. There’s just so much to say about both issues.
Taking a step back for a moment, I tried to remember why it was that we wanted to have an EHR certification in the first place. Certainly the reason we’re having this discussion today is because “certified EHR” is an important aspect of the ARRA EHR stimulus money. That’s taken what was previously kind of a side conversation in regards to EHR and launched it into the spotlight (only overshadowed by meaningful EHR use).”
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John, EMR and HIPAA, 19 June 2009
