| The Academy recognized the transition to Electronic Health Records represents a major financial and cultural change for practices. This site is offered as an Academy/AAOE member benefit to help you with your research and to understand the Academy's resources available to you. The site is divided into the following sections: - The Academy and EHR
Resources and Academy initiatives to help you make the transition. - Resources and Bookshelf
Articles in ophthalmology and other health publications. - Educational Events
Annual Meeting educational seminars and demonstrations along with links to other health care conferences and online events. - Vendors
Templates are provided by specific companies outlining the core functionality of their systems. Sample costs for purchasing, installing and training are also included. - ARRA Incentive Program
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide reimbursement incentives for eligible professionals and hospitals who are successful in becoming “meaningful users” of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology. We hope you find the content helpful as you navigate the complexities of selecting and managing the right EHR system for your practice. Should you have any questions or suggestions, please e-mail aaoe@aao.org. Lloyd Hildebrand, MD
Chair, Committee on Medical Information Technology
Oklahoma City, Okla. | David A. Durfee, MD
Senior Secretary, Ophthalmic Practice & Service
Portland, Ore. | |
Electronic Health Records Central 
