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I've not been using the "Write Orders" feature in AC but see that CPOE is required for MU2. 30% of radiology/lab orders must be done as CPOE.

What experience do others have using "Orders" in AC? As best I can tell, my simple paper system is a whole lot quicker and easier and just as reliable.

We use an old-fashioned "Encounter Form" on which I check off Dx, procedure codes for the visit, indicate X-rays, referrals, immunizations, etc for my nurse/receptionist. For labs we do phlebotomy in the office. I check off the labs i want on a paper form and it goes with the blood to the lab.

CPOE makes sense to me in a hospital, in-patient setting. But not for out-patient work.
Anyone have any thoughts, suggestions about this issue?

I've used the order writer ever since I started using AC. I make all of my orders and print the order and hand it to the patient and send a message to my MA to schedule the test if that is necessary. Then it is also all saved in the plan and summary I give to the patient. My understanding however is that this 40 % has to be sent to the performing facility digitally and the results returned to our EHR in digital /granular format in order to meet MU 2 standards. I think I'm screwed out here in the boondocks. Even if I use a national lab and send them everything, I still won't meet the radiology%. My patients come from 71 different towns in 28 different states. Anybody else see such a dilemma in their practice?