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SPOTLIGHT: Frist supports payments for EMR-using MDs

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Created Mar 3 2008 - 7:59am


Well, it may not be a novel idea--but it never hurts to get more support for initiatives that involve spending money. Dr. Bill Frist, a physician and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, told the HIMSS audience that he believes Medicare should offer an extra 1 to 2 percent reimbursement to doctors who implement EMRs. Article [1]


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http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/spotlight-frist-supports-payments-for-emr-using-mds/2008-03-03