The HITECH Act

question 21

Multiple Choice

The HITECH Act:

• A) mandates an electronic health record by all facilities.
• B) authorizes Medicare incentive payments to doctors and hospitals using a certified her.
• C) ensures both a paper and electronic medical record for every patient.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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