Is HITECH Working? #1: Hospitals are grumbling but are playing in the game; success is not guarante

by Vince Kuraitis JD, MBA and David C. Kibbe MD, MBA 

The rationale for hospitals having to play in the HITECH game is straightforward: the financial carrots through 2015 are helpful, and the financial sticks after 2015 will be very painful.

We’ll discuss:

• Financial Impacts on Hospitals
• Survey Data Showing Hospitals Will Play
• Why Success is Not Guaranteed

Financial Impacts on Hospitals

Even prior to HITECH, most hospital executives already had passed the threshold decision and concluded that they need to implement EHR technology. Thus, the issue for most hospitals isn’t “whether” to implement EHR technology, but “when”, “at what cost”, and “how”. (more…)

Article Series - Is HITECH Working?

1. Is HITECH Working? 7 Observations Mom Could Understand
2. Is HITECH Working? #1: Hospitals are grumbling but are playing in the game; success is not guaranteed.

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Tags: CCHIT, certification, EHR, EMR, HIE, HIMSS, HITECH, hospital, meaningful use, Medicare, privacy

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