These resources will help ISMS members better understand meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) and include vendor contracting tips and more. All information was obtained from certified health care information technology web sites or ISMS member resources.
- Electronic Health Record Incentives for Physicians
- What is the Difference Between EHRs and EMRs?
- What is the Legal Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?
- Meaningful Use Questions and Answers
- For Patients: Benefits and Risks of EHRs
- HITECH Act
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, was signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009, to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/media/pdf/110/hit2.pdf
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/enforcementrule/hitechenforcementifr.html
- Contracting Tips
- Member Discounts on EHR Consultants
- How Can Document Management Help with Transition to EHR?
- Glossary
- Helpful Online Resources
For more information contact Health Policy Research and Member Advocacy at advocacy@isms.org or 1-800-782-4767.