Although CMS has issued its final rule defining "meaningful use" of electronic health records, physicians and their staff still must sort through a vast array of information about how to qualify for government incentives as they adopt health information technology in their practices. Read about final rule>>
MSMS offers a series HIT Alerts, educational courses in the coming months, and a new HIT Email Listserv to keep members and their staff apprised of the latest HIT news and resources.
As a member benefit, MSMS Connect is a means for physicians to easily adopt technology in a cost-effective, minimally-disruptive way in their practices. Learn more >>
Doctor Michael Tells Crain's Why Michigan Physicians Want Permanent Medicare SGR Fix
MSMS President Daniel B. Michael, MD, PhD, gave an interview to Crain's Detroit Business about the need for a permanent Medicare SGR fix. Doctor Michael explained that Congress's recent temporary fix "kicks the can down the road," but it doesn't help physicians avoid difficult decisions about accepting Medicare patients.
Dome Article on Grassroots Lobbying Features Doctors Michael, Bizon
Dome Magazine published an article in its July 16 issue about effective grassroots lobbying, featuring comments from MSMS President Daniel B. Michael, MD, PhD, and former MDPAC Chair and current MSMS Board member John G. Bizon, MD.
Harold Miller Will Address Accountable Care Organizations in September
Attend the September 15 MSMS Accountable Care Systems Conference to hear from top experts in the field, including Harold D. Miller, President & CEO, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, and Executive Director, Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform.
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Although CMS has issued its final rule defining "meaningful use" of electronic health records, physicians and their staff still must sort through a vast array of information about how to qualify for government incentives as they adopt health information technology in their practices. 
