The following article explains the underlying motives for the government.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100...14033833092.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop

At the end of the 4th paragraph, note the point that the expense of EHRs will drive physicians to the ACO model. That implies that the government will keep tightening the screws on EHR requirements until only hospitals can afford them.

I agree that EHRs have pushed/allowed me to bill a lot more 214s than I ever did before when I was dictating everything. The point of my article is that taking the profit incentive away from doctors by working for the local hospital causes a 25%plus decrease in our production, just at the time more patients are getting insurance.


Dan
Rheumatology