Hospitals, providers urged to make Stage 2 preparations now

A Computer Sciences Corp. report outlining measures that could be included in the next stage of meaningful use suggests that the final rule governing Stage 2 is likely to reflect the same standards in Stage 1 but with higher thresholds. Eligible hospitals and providers should begin their Stage 2 MU efforts now, said Erica Drazen, the report's author, who expects that the Stage 2 recommendations of the HIT Policy and Standards Committees will be followed.

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