FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions  Is meridianEMR prepared for "Meaningful Use"? meridianEMR has all the of latest certifications from CCHIT and Surescripts.  We are currently CCHIT certified 2011 and have also received the highest CCHIT usability rating of 5 stars.  Your ARRA HITech incentive payments will be based on your EMR being certified for meaningful use.  This is a critical point when selecting an EHR.  meridianEMR is totally committed to staying completely certified and we even have a "Meaningful Use" guarantee.  How can I finance the purchase of a system? meridianEMR partners with several laboratories such as Bostwick, Dianon, PLUS, OurLab and others that make donations for EMR system purchases under the current CMS law. meridianEMR sales representatives can guide you through the donation process. Other financing options such as third party leases are available to qualified customers. meridianEMR accepts all credit cards for payment of system purchases, additions to a system or support charges. meridianEMR believes that thorough training and engagement by the customer are critical to a successful implementation of the meridianEMR application and rapid return on investment. How quickly after I sign my contract can my practice get started? The unique design of meridianEMR allows for access to the individual practice’s actual database via the Internet prior to the practice’s local server being installed. We encourage you to practice as much as possible.  All you need is a user name and a login to get started. Soon after your meridianEMR contract is executed, a meridianEMR Account Manager will contact you to schedule a pre-implementation meeting. The pre-implementation meeting helps meridianEMR become familiar with the flow and operational needs of the practice, establishes an implementation plan, and schedules training dates.  During the pre-implementation meeting, the meridianEMR Account Manager schedules a 30-60 minute short training session for a later date. This “short session” is designed to enable the practice professionals to start working with the meridianEMR application immediately. Some of the items covered include how to log into meridianEMR, enter a patient, and access the templates for review. meridianEMR has found that it’s most successful installations occur when physicians spend some time reviewing their practice specific templates before they begin their formal training. meridianEMR has user manuals and video training modules for reference. Also, meridianEMR is developing graphical and video content to assist all members of a practice in handling application issues and in gaining additional application mastery. meridianEMR supports your practice from an application and technical perspective.