Reimbursement News, In Brief
Executive Summary
Only 11% of physicians plan to apply for EHR federal incentives and appeared about to meet about two-thirds of “meaningful use” requirements, Health Affairs analysis finds; Part D expenditures are increasing by almost 9% annually and rebates are about 11%.
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