In an article published today in Mass High Tech, business as a result of Obama’s Stimulus plan is slow to materialize.

According to the article, the “ARRA does not begin offering incentives to doctors and hospitals to implement electronic medical records until 2011, and providers are waiting for guidance on so-called “meaningful use” rules, which are expected to be finalized next month.”

In the article, Arthur Young, president of Interbit Data, ... Read more »

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On Friday, I went to a Public Policy forum sponsored by the regional HIMSS chapter. It was both interesting and depressing. I had no illusion that the prospect of the government taking a greater share of responsibility for healthcare would be problematic. I am more pessimistic given the sort of incremental reform which seems to be achievable. As far as the stimulus money goes, I am thrilled and am looking forward to being able to get a portion. But, as a taxpayer, I ... Read more »

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