Keep Stage 2 start as is, says HIMSS

With an array of industry groups anxiously calling for a delay of meaningful use Stage 2, HIMSS has made the case for a more nuanced approach, asking federal officials to launch Stage 2 on schedule but extend year one of the attestation period.

Drawing on data from the HIMSS Analytics database, the HIMSS Board of Directors argues that the timeline and certification challenges faced by eligible hospitals, eligible professionals and technology vendors do indeed necessitate a longer attestation window.

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