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Making EHR meaningful use less burdensome

About 20 percent of eligible professionals—mostly physicians—have dropped out of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) meaningful use electronic health record (EHR) incentive program, according to an AMA analysis of data from the agency.

Digital
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How health information exchanges can help you and your patients

In the podcast (No. 5 in HIMSS’ ongoing HIE series), presenters explain that such technology can make a real difference for patient care, giving physicians access to patients’ health care information even when they receive that care outside of the physician’s organization.

Digital
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Meaningful use exemption added as EHR program moves forward

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced an addition to its hardship exemptions available to physicians who are unable to demonstrate meaningful use of electronic health records (EHR).

Medicare & Medicaid
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EHR shortcomings compromise physician satisfaction, prompt AMA action

Electronic health records that stymie physician workflows, impede patient care and erode professional satisfaction are undermining the adoption of new health care payment and delivery models.

Digital
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How AMA is clearing a path for small practices to adopt EHRs

Financial constraints and other limitations have left solo practices lagging in adoption of EHR systems, according to a Commonwealth Fund study.

Digital