CMS and the Feds Want to Verify Docs eMR Info Before Meaningful Use Payment
By ME-P Staff Reporters
The conversion to electronic medical records [eMRs] is “vulnerable” to fraud and abuse because of the failure of Medicare and CMS officials to develop appropriate safeguards, according to a sharply critical report just issued by federal investigators.
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[mobile eMR in clincal use]
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Full Report: https://oig.hhs.gov/oei/reports/oei-05-11-00250.pdf
Assessment
Requiring an audit before paying hospitals and doctors could significantly delay payments to providers.
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