Final EHR Certification Rule Announced By ONC

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By DAVID HARLOW A surgeon can’t operate without the proper equipment. A clinician can’t achieve meaningful use of electronic health records without an EHR that is designed to improve patient care and practice efficiency. — David Blumenthal This week David…


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