Stimulus and HITECH Act F.A.Q.
Here are some commonly asked questions and some answers. If you have further questions please feel free to
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What does this American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (IT legislation) mean to me and my business?
What is the start date for the incentives, and any reimbursement amounts?
Are the stimulus incentives per practice or per provider?
I keep hearing the term “meaningful user” pertaining to qualifying for incentives. What qualifies as meaningful?
What steps should be taken next, and What should my first step be?
Should I wait until all the details are worked and announced out before initiating my process?
Do you suggest that practices hold off on purchasing an EHR until early 2010?
How do I pick the right electronic health record system that acts in such a way that meets governmental demands?
Which EHRs are eligible for funding or reimbursement?
Will doctor's records in paper format from pre-2011 periods need to be converted to electronic records?
What about those of us who already have implemented EMR….is there anything in the stimulus for us?
Am I able to earn incentive payments immediately if I currently qualify as a meaningful user of EHR?
