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Stage 2 Meaningful Use Proposal Includes Imaging, Pleases Industry Leaders
After being left out of the first phase of the meaningful use program, medical imaging was included in the proposed Stage 2 rule CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator released last week.

 

Podcast: Meaningful Use and Radiology
Did you know that more than 90 percent of radiologists are eligible to qualify for incentive payments under the federal government’s meaningful use EHR program? What do you need to do to cash in?

 

 

Meaningful Use: The Government's Billion Dollar Gift to Radiologists
Pressure is mounting for all physicians, including radiologists, to become meaningful users of EHR technology. Here's how to understand the eligibility requirements, prepare your practice for the shift, and cash in on the incentive funding.

 

Video: Understanding Meaningful Use Requirements
David Blumenthal, MD, MPP, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, sat down recently with our sister publication, Physicians Practice, to explain the overall goal of the EHR transition and the status of clarifications of the criteria.

 

Radiologists Begin to Focus on Meaningful Use
The first incentive checks are being delivered under CMS’s meaningful use program for electronic health records. But for many radiologists, the program is just now coming into focus. Here's what you should be doing now to take advantage of the program. 


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In this interview from RSNA 2011, James Whitfill, CMIO at Southwest Diagnostic Imaging, discusses the process his practice followed to qualify for meaningful use, where they stand now, and whether the work has been worth it.

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May 20, 2012
Measuring the ROI of Your Medical Practice's EHR
An EHR's impact on practice productivity can render meaningful use incentive payments irrelevant. More »
May 11, 2012
Comments Highlight Concerns Over Stage 2 of CMS’ Meaningful Use Program
Judging by the extensive comments that have come in since CMS posted the Stage 2 proposal, stakeholders have plenty to say when it comes to how the rule will affect physician practices. More »
May 1, 2012
Meaningful Use: The Electronic Communication Requirement
Electronic communication between healthcare providers has the potential to radically change healthcare. Referring physicians, consultants, and patients all stand to gain from its use; so why are physicians hesitating? More »
April 30, 2012
Meaningful Use Attestation: Get Your Questions Answered
Join us May 22 for a webinar on meaningful use attestation with Rob Anthony of CMS, who will answer your questions on the EHR incentive program. More »
April 15, 2012
Podcast: A Meaningful Use Success Story
Randy Hicks, MD, and Carrie Berlin discuss how Regional Medical Imaging successfully met the criteria for the federal government’s meaningful use program,... More »
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May 18, 2012

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Be Smart About Electronic Communications
May 17, 2012

Radiologists can benefit from sharing information electronically, but here are a few reminders about keeping it professional.

How an Academic Imaging Center Connects Work Flows
May 16, 2012

The drive for improved system integration and decreased turnaround time has led to a continuous analysis of procedures and a never-ending cycle of trying to get the work flow to work.

Radiologists Staring Down the Barrel
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