Some healthcare organizations have already offered reaction to the meaningful use rules. The American Hospital Association warns that the rules impose too many EHR functionality requirements and impose too fast of a timeline for adoption; The Medical Group Management Association believe that the regulations call for unrealistic use of CPOE systems (Physician Order Entry Systems).

The conclusion by many industry critics: While the proposed EHR regulations are well-intentioned, they’re too ambitious and need dialing down. But David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, said the NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) for the EHR Incentive Program for Medicare and Medicaid, is not a done deal. Let’s hope the comment process will help refine the measures.