subject: Meaningful use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as per CMS [print this page] To qualify for incentive payments, clinicians must start employing such clinical decision support tools. The first step in achieving "meaningful use" is to have a CCHIT certified Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and to be able to demonstrate that it is being used to meet the- requirements. Hence, it is very important for providers to choose a right EMR system which would help them to gain the incentives and to avoid penalties.
Meaningful use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as per CMS