EHR Rework Ahead
A large majority of readers -- 65 percent -- who answered ADVANCE's online opinion poll during the past month said they need to rework their existing EHR plans in light of the HIT provisions of the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Twenty-two (22) percent of respondents said they need to expedite their current EHR plans.
Six (6) percent said they are already making meaningful use of a certified EHR.
Four (4) percent said they need to study the legislation in more detail.
Four (4) percent said they are starting from scratch with their EHR plans.
A total of 79 readers participated in the poll.
Click here to participate in this month's poll, which asks you to estimate the probability that the Obama administration will be able to achieve universal health care coverage as part of its health care reform plan.