Who certified electronic health records?

Electronic Health Records (EHR) are certified by regulatory authorities that are dedicated to certify the health IT applications, especially EHRs. ONC-ATCB is one of the regulatory bodies that provides EHR certification. The health care industry is changing, and there is room for you to make career changes along with it. A career as a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) will let you help patients and health care providers by choosing, implementing and maintaining electronic health records systems. EHR workers manage health information to make sure it complies with privacy, security and electronic procedures. You'll do well if you are organized, detail-oriented and able to stay up-to-date with the new health insurance rules. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists are employed by: Hospitals, Private physicians and Government agencies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for medical records and health information personnel was $32,350 in 2010, but can be significantly more for specialists. EHR professionals make $60,000 per year and more depending upon experience, training and skills. Meditec's CEHRS program is where it all begins.