Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OISI.OB) Recognizes Potential Impact of U.S. Government’s Stimulus Package on Electronic Health Records Market
Today, Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS) commented on a portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (popularly known as the stimulus package) that pertains to healthcare IT. It has been estimated that more than $20 billion will be spent on financial incentives for doctors who become meaningful users of a certified EHR solution by 2015. Those who implement a solution and become meaningful users between 2010 and 2012 will be eligible for $44,000 in incentive payments. “We believe the portion of the Stimulus Package that offers incentives to users for utilizing a certified EHR solution has tremendous potential…