Virginia REC selects Pulse Complete EHR

EHR and practice management company Pulse Systems and Virginia Health IT (VHIT), the regional extension center (REC) for the state, have signed a definitive agreement to provide Virginia physicians with complete EHR technology.

Pulse supports ambulatory physician offices through software including Pulse Complete EHR to integrate clinical, financial and administrative processes, the Wichita, Kan.-based Pulse stated.

Pulse and the VHIT will work together to offer meaningful use training, support and verification to ensure practices meet meaningful use stages, Pulse added.

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