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Electronic Health Records

EHRThe American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (ARRA) allocated $19 billion in Medicare and Medicaid incentives to eligible physicians who demonstrate the “Meaningful Use” of a certified electronic health record system.

Medical practices considering implementing an EHR may be in one of several places:

  • You’re researching the basics of the incentives for acquiring electronic health records.
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  • You’re looking to purchase or replace an electronic health record.
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  • You’re investigating whether your EHR is already certified for Meaningful Use.
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Meaningful Use Program Overview

  • Timeline and Incentives
    Who’s eligible for the incentives, what’s available, and when it’s available.

  • State Assistance
    The Massachusetts Regional Extension Center offers subsidized consulting services for practices seeking to have their EHRs certified under the Meaningful Use program.


ARRA Advisor

This monthly MMS e-newsletter keeps you up to date on the federal health IT stimulus program and all matters relating to electronic health records. Click here to subscribe to this free e-newsletter.


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