ISMS has assembled resources to assist physicians and practices with EHR system selection and achieving "meaningful use." Several local and national organizations have been charged with promoting the adoption of electronic health records by providing unbiased vendor ratings, assistance with system selection and implementation, and addressing privacy and security matters involving the use of electronic systems.

KEY RESOURCES

• KLAS Ratings and Research of Healthcare Technology
• Illinois Health Information Exchange (ILHIE)
• The Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology (ONC)
• The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - HITECH
• ISMS guidance on "meaningful use"
• ONC Listing of EHR Systems Able to Meet Meaningful Use Requirements
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services EHR Incentive Program Overview
• NEW - Registration and Attestation for EHR Incentives
• NEW - Attestation Worksheet for Eligible Professionals

Contact Division of Health Policy Research and Advocacy, 800-782-4767 ext. 1470 or e-mail advocacy@isms.org