Registration for the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health records incentive programs opens Jan. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced. Eligible professionals, eligible ...

In practical terms, most modern systems are EHRs. The distinction matters most when patients receive care from ...

Although federal EHR incentive programs have been a shot in the arm for physicians adopting the digital systems, new findings highlight a potential detrimental effect on patient care arising from ...

Accurate, complete, and timely EHR documentation is critical for patient safety, compliance, and financial health. Standardized workflows, AI integration, and strong compliance programs help reduce ...

Several times a week I am asked the following question: “What is the absolutely last drop dead date an eligible professional can meet the CMS EHR Incentive Program requirements and not leave any money ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expects Oracle Cerner to deliver on its $10 billion EHR contract despite layoffs reportedly tied to the program, NextGov/FCW reported June 22. “VA leadership ...

Health Information Technology (HIT) remains an increasingly integral part of healthcare reform. Now, a recent study shows that more 75% of hospitals are participating in Electronic Health Record (EHR) ...

The following Q&A comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website. Q: For the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, should patient encounters in an ...

The former CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs offers some ideas for course correction in the agency's flagging $20 billion–plus Electronic Health Records Modernization program. Last week, FCW ...

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. That’s the predicament many providers find themselves in with the two current CMS eRx initiatives. The 2008 MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and ...

If you're still weighing the pros and cons of an electronic health record (EHR) purchase, consider this: Forget about going to an EHR because the government may or may not force you to comply. Think ...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough swears in Deputy Secretary Donald Remy July 19, 2021. (Department of Veterans Affairs) The Department of Veterans Affairs’ No. 2 will oversee the agency’s ...