Stark Bill Outlines Deadlines, Incentives For Health IT Implementation
Executive Summary
September 2011 and January 2013 are the key dates for health IT adoption under a new bill introduced by Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif. The 2011 deadline is for the completion of the first generation of standards, and 2013 is when early adopters would be eligible for financial incentives
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