Government denies delay for EHR rule — 5 things to know

Despite requests for delays, federal health officials are passing new rules mandating physicians to switch to electronic health records or pay fees, according to The Hill.

Here are five things to know:

1. The rules will decrease the number of standards each provider must meet and enable providers to apply hardship exemptions.

2. However, officials will not delay "Stage 3" of the records program, upsetting many politicians and legislators who have requested a delay of one year of more.

3. Providers are granted a 90-day period for added comment, allowing physicians extra time to switch to EHRs.

4. The rules aim to make it easier for physicians to meet the strict health IT standards, which incited opposition from more than 100 lawmakers.

5. Many providers claim vendors should be held fiscally accountable because they have not achieved the necessary level of interoperability.

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