Electronic Health Records: Trends, Issues, Regulations & Technologies

This Management Primer & Update is an up-to-date review and critical reference for health care IT executives and managers, health information managers, physicians, and other professionals involved in electronic health record (EHR) implementations. It covers the new finalized rules for reimbursement of providers that purchase EHR systems under ARRA. It provides detailed information on the regulations and requirements, but also outlines key issues and obstacles to EHR implementation. Researched and compiled by e-records expert Robert Smallwood, this is a current guide critical to health care managers.