TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Meaningful Use rule change offers more flexibility to physicians, EHR vendors

Physicians and hospitals will have more time to attest to Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Stage 3 and more flexibility about the electronic health record systems they use, under a new proposal from CMS and ONC. » Full article

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Texting patients: Steps physicians must take to avoid liability

Using text messaging in your practice can present legal issues that you may not have considered. » Full article

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ICD-10 end-to-end testing halted

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have delayed ICD-10 end-to-end testing in July, in efforts to readjust the timeline for ICD-10 implementation. » Full article

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