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August 1st 2012

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This article defines meaningful use, lists the elements necessary to qualify for those elusive meaningful use incentives, and helps you decide whether and when your practice might want to engage in the process of EHR implementation.

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Electronic medical record modification allows for automated data retrieval

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Urology EMR provider files lawsuit against competitor

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