Beginning in 2014, All Medical Practices Will Be Required by the CMS

question 2

Multiple Choice

Beginning in 2014, all medical practices will be required by the CMS to adopt a certified electronic medical record software system for documenting and billing for medical services.What is a primary reason for this implementation mandate?

• A)Allows CMS to audit all medical practices' performance
• B)Standardizes the billing rules for all clinicians
• C)Reduces the duplication of services noted in the current system
• D)Reduces costs related to multiple billing systems

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