Beginning in 2014, all medical practices will be required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to adopt a certified electronic medical record (EMR) software system for documenting and billing for medical services
What is a primary reason for this implementation mandate?
a. Allow CMS to audit all medical practices' performance
b. Standardize the billing rules for all clinicians
c. Reduce the duplication of services noted in the current system
d. Reduce costs related to multiple billing systems
ANS: C
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