OMB review is one of the final steps before publication of the rule. HHS in mid-July sent to OBM for review the final Stage 2 rule setting criteria for providers to demonstrate they are using mandated functionalities in EHRs in a “meaningful” manner. Consequently, publication of both rules in the Federal Register can be considered to be imminent.
A feature story in the April issue of Health Data Management, “Meaningful Use Stage 2 Brings Cheers, Fears,” examined the popular and worrisome provisions of the proposed rule for providers.
