Final Rules for Meaningful Use AnnouncedFinal Rules for Meaningful Use Announced
They do not stray much from the original proposals, but an additional comment period raises hopes for changes in stage 3. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Meaningful Use Stage 3 a Mixed Bag for Physicians
CMS has released modifications to the meaningful use program. Here's what the changes mean for physician practices. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - October 7, 2015 Category: Practice Management Authors: Gabriel Perna Tags: Health IT Healthcare Reform EHR Meaningful Use Source Type: news

House, Senate Ask CMS to Delay Meaningful Use Stage Three
Last week, 116 House members sent a letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Office of Management and Budget Director Shawn Donovan asking for a delay in implementing meaningful use stage three. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - October 7, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Electronic Health Record Incentive Program - Stage 3 and Modifications to Meaningful Use in 2015 through 2017
This final rule specifies the requirements that eligible professionals and hospitals must meet in order to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive payments. (Source: HSR Information Central)
Source: HSR Information Central - October 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Resources for Critical Access Hospitals and Small Rural Hospitals
Designed for rural hospitals, this toolkit discusses the benefits of health IT and helps hospitals to take the first step toward implementation and attaining meaningful use. (Source: HSR Information Central)
Source: HSR Information Central - October 7, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news