Difference between revisions of "Meaningful Use"
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| − | The new phrase that will redefine how health information technology is | + | The new phrase that will redefine how health information technology is used—“meaningful use”—puts a strong emphasis on the ability of providers to exchange information in order to receive incentives from the federal government through Medicare and Medicaid payments. |
| − | used—“meaningful use”—puts a strong emphasis on the ability of providers to | ||
| − | exchange information in order to receive incentives from the federal government | ||
| − | through Medicare and Medicaid payments. | ||
| − | Meaningful use must be based on functional requirements that define a certified EHR, | + | Meaningful use must be based on functional requirements that define a certified EHR, standards that allow for information exchange, and data standards with focus on e-prescribing, care coordination, and quality measurement measures |
Revision as of 17:05, 2 October 2009
The new phrase that will redefine how health information technology is used—“meaningful use”—puts a strong emphasis on the ability of providers to exchange information in order to receive incentives from the federal government through Medicare and Medicaid payments.
Meaningful use must be based on functional requirements that define a certified EHR, standards that allow for information exchange, and data standards with focus on e-prescribing, care coordination, and quality measurement measures