It is my understanding that the path to attestation for meaningful use is through a REC. There are apparently something like 20 of them in NYS. They have received federal grant money to assist small practices with connectivity and getting meaningful use $$$. If I signed up with them by June 1st they waived the "admission" fee of $750. Also they are providing me with something like $3500 in consultation services. I signed up because it was clearly written that I could back out at any time and it isn't really costing me anything right now except my time. I had a phone meeting with the consultant last friday and he is coming to my office on June 20th. I was hoping to download V6 and play with it on a computer at home before the consultant actually showed up at my office. This is called the HealthEnewyork whatever.
Originally there was a big grant that was going to fund EMR's for the "region". I refused to participate because they chose about 5 or 6 emr's but refused to consider Amazing Charts for some reason. I think maybe it was too affordable and useable. I don't know. They are using 2011-2012 "Meaningful use glossary and requirements table".
Best Route?????? I'll let you know when I get the $$$. I do remember on another thread that Jon Bertman said that going through a REC would be our best bet. At the time all the REC's around here wanted cash upfront to join. I bought AC....I'm not paying for anything else. If they want my data....they are the ones who will need to pay to get it....not me. I'm the one on the front lines doing all the work...like taking the time to talk to the patient and document. I'm ranting. Sorry
