It seems that anyone with a crown on that I have listened to lately believes that an EMR with a CCHIT stamp of approval is eligible. But, that is not the only requirement....I understand that a certain volume of medicare is necessary for full "reward" and I am certain that there is a whole bunch of other fine print that amounts to "Sorry Charlie, you didn't win. Better luck next time." I will be amazed if any money actually shows up. I wouldn't advise someone to sign on to an EMR conversion because of the stimulus.


Deborah Lehmann MD
Gynecology
Fort Worth TX