Meaningful use guidelines were released by CMS yesterday. I have not had a chance to review totally but, accding to the CMS site:
"Key changes in the final CMS rule include:
•Greater flexibility with respect to eligible professionals and hospitals in meeting and reporting certain objectives for demonstrating meaningful use. The final rule divides the objectives into a “core” group of required objectives and a “menu set” of procedures from which providers may choose any five to defer in 2011-2012. This gives providers latitude to pick their own path toward full EHR implementation and meaningful use."

Look here http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/
and for quick rundown, here: http://healthcarereform.nejm.org/?p=3732
full 864 pages http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-17207_PI.pdf with the rules on page 656 and beyond.

At first glance, it would appear only minor changes need to be made to make AC qualify.

Last edited by DoctorWAW; 07/14/2010 6:53 PM.
Wendell
Pediatrician in Chicago

The patient's expectation is that you have all the answers, sometimes they just don't like the answer you have for them