As eligible health professionals and hospitals adopt, implement, and upgrade their EHR systems through the CMS EHR Incentive programs (Meaningful Use programs), there is an opportunity for public health agencies (PHAs) to receive health data routinely from settings other than emergency departments and urgent care centers.

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The statement is true. Through the CMS EHR Incentive programs, PHAs can receive health data routinely from eligible health professionals and hospitals who have adopted, implemented, and upgraded their EHR systems. This expands the sources of health data beyond emergency departments and urgent care centers.

As Eligible Health Professionals and Hospitals Adopt, Implement, and Upgrade