Elizabeth S. Holland, the Director of the HIT Initiative Group in the Office of E-Health Standards and Services at CMS, sat down with EHRIntelligence to discuss EHR vendors, Stage 2 and Stage 3 Meaningful Use, and upcoming CMS efforts to facilitate communication and prepare providers for new requirements.
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