WorldVistA EHR Receives Meaningful Use Certification

The open source WorldVistA EHR has just received full meaningful use certification as an electronic health record (EHR) in inpatient settings. The detailed certification criteria can be seen here. WorldVistA EHR is a community-supported version of the VA's world-class VistA EHR. The certification means the sites implementing WorldVistA EHR are able to meet “meaningful use” standards and maximize financial assistance with implementations from the Federal government. More details will be released shortly at WorldVistA's web site.