CMS issues proposed rule on Stage 2 meaningful use, ONC issues companion proposed rule on 2014 EHR certification criteria *

USA - February 28 2012
On February 23, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its proposed rule setting forth the requirements for providers attesting to Stage 2 “meaningful use” of “certified” electronic health record (EHR) technology under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.

Co-authors: Michael D. Beauvais .

FDA issues final rule on medical device data systems *

USA - February 16 2011
On February 15, 2011, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule formally "reclassifying" Medical Device Data Systems (MDDSs) from Class III into Class I.

Co-authors: Michael D. Beauvais , Gregory H. Levine.