Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
Physician Notes:
New, Free Resource for Negotiating EHR Contracts
Published on Tue Oct 25, 2016
If you're planning on signing a new contract (or renewing an old contract) with an EHR vendor, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has your back. ONC has released a nifty new ebook for providers called EHR Contracts Untangled: Selecting Wisely, Negotiating Terms, and Understanding the Fine Print. The guide covers topics like HIPAA compliance, warranties, data rights, and fostering interoperability and integration. To read the guide, go to: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/EHR_Contracts_Untangled.pdf.
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