As physician’s offices, hospitals, and community health centers prepare their IT systems for meaningful use certification many people are finding that it is much more difficult than advertised to figure out if their systems will meet the certification criteria. Since there are many different ways to meet meaningful use, Afia is working with organizations across the country to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to take advantage of the available stimulus funding.
For more information on avoiding some of the pitfalls of meaningful use, click on the following link for an article from Healthcare IT News: Physicians Wrestle with Technical Details of Meaningful Use.
Today CMS launched a system to allow eligible hospitals and eligible providers to register to receive incentive payments related to Meaningful Use of certified EHR technology. It will be important for all eligible professionals to register themselves and setup their online account. If you are part of a healthcare system, you should consult with your administration to determine how you should register.