“The Obama administration’s implementation of stimulus package incentives intended to spur nationwide adoption of electronic medical records will give special attention to solo practitioners and small group practices, HHS Health IT Coordinator David Blumenthal told lawmakers Wednesday.
He testified before the House Small Business Regulations and Healthcare Subcommittee, which heard from pediatricians, optometrists and others who fear they could be disadvantaged when the government doles out about $17 billion in Medicare and Medicaid bonuses, grants and technical assistance.”
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Fred Pennic, Healthcare IT Consultant Blog, 27 June 2009
