Even as stage 2 meaningful use is still under debate, some professionals are already looking ahead to stage 3. Read More »
Category: Taking Advantage of “Meaningful Use” Incentive
HIMSS: Meaningful use stage 2 should start as planned
The HIMSS Board of Directors penned a letter arguing the necessity for maintaining the 2014 start date for stage 2. Read More »
Health IT Fellows to provide meaningful use support for chiropractic EHR
The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) has announced a team of Health IT Fellows who have been trained to provide additional support to medical practitioners with meaningful use stage 2 qualification. Read More »
Should stage 2 of meaningful use be delayed? Experts weigh in
This month, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has held two separate hearings to discuss the status of the meaningful use program and whether medical professionals may need more time get their affairs in order. Read More »
Meaningful use report reveals troubling trend among family physicians
While 2012 saw a staggering 180 percent increase in “first time meaningful users” from the previous year, it also suffered a drop in retention rates. Read More »
What’s in it for doctors who adopt EHRs? Mostashari explains
Federal health officials behind the HITECH Act have stressed the forthcoming benefits of EHR adoption to skeptical physicians, noting that web based medical software is likely to result in a streamlined workflow and better patient care, ultimately cutting back on administrative and healthcare costs. Read More »
Experts discuss data sharing, privacy at Health Privacy Summit
Increased use of web based chiropractic software gives practitioners the ability to easily share useful medical information with patients and other facilities, a capability that can improve patient involvement in their care, as well as the care itself. Read More »
Two stances on stage two of meaningful use requirements
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has taken a stance separate from that of AHA. Read More »