The law rule was finalized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
According to the new law, physicians in Massachusetts must meet any one of a number of conditions to demonstrate proficiency. The conditions include:
- Participating in the federal meaningful use program as an eligible professional
- Having a relationship with a hospital certified as a meaningful use participant
- Completing at least three hours of Continuing Medical Education on EHRs
- Participating in the state’s official health information exchange, Massachusetts Health Information Highway
The final rule goes into effect Jan. 2. Physicians renewing their licenses before March 31 can receive a one-time waiver from the requirements, and there are exemptions for certain license categories.
For a full text of the regulations, click here.
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