The three medical practices need to do with their EHRs are:
1. Ensure compliance with HIPAA Omnibus rules that go into effect on Sept. 23, 2013.
2. Upgrade to stage 2 meaningful use versions.
3. Perform a security risk analysis after the implementation of the HIPAA Omnibus rules and the implementation of the stage 2 version of meaningful use.
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