Dermatology World June 2011 : Page 35
W ith penalties looming in 2015 and “meaningful use” incentive payments for adoption available from Medicare and Medicaid (see article, p. 15), many dermatologists are taking a new look at the market for electronic health records (EHRs). They face a marketplace in which many systems are certified to meet the government’s meaningful use requirements and allow them to earn bonus payments — but only three have undergone the process of being certified to meet the needs of dermatologists. What should dermatologists look for? According to dermatologists who have been involved in the development of certification requirements for the specialty and a practice management consultant who works with dermatologists, choosing a system that can meet a dermatologist’s specific needs requires careful, hands-on research, particularly in light of changes to the certification process in the last year. But with a handy checklist of features to look for and a willingness to shop around, dermatologists can make an educated choice that will serve their needs and allow them to earn incentive payments and avoid future penalties. >> DERMATOLOGY WORLD // June 2011 35
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