Meaningful Use

Setting the basic functionalities for EHRs. The requirements are focused on providers capturing patient data and sharing that data either with the patient or with other healthcare professionals.

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Stage 1 – EHR Adoption and Meaningful Use
> Final Rules
> EP Meaningful Use Objectives
> Hospital Meaningful Use Objectives
Beginning in 2014, using advanced clinical processes. The requirements are focused on health information exchange between providers and promotes patient engagement by giving patients secure online access to their health information.

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Stage 2 – EHR Adoption and Meaningful Use
> Details and Resources
> EP Objectives and Measures
> Hospital and CAH Objectives and Measures
> CMS Stage 2 Final Rule
> ONC Stage 2 Final Rule
> NPRM Proposed Rules
..>> Comments to NPRM
Continue to expand meaningful use objectives to improve health care outcomes.

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Stage 3 EHR Adoption and Meaningful Use