What is Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology?
Certified EHR technology is certified to meet the standards applicable to the setting (eg. ambulatory or hospital-based) as adopted by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC). Products certified by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) are likely to meet this definition.
Related Questions
- My electronic health record (EHR) system is CCHIT certified, does that mean it is certified for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs?
- Who is responsible for demonstrating meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology, the provider or the vendor?
- What is the purpose of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology?
