Recently I participated in a conversation with a large nephrology practice based in North Carolina. The topic of discussion was meaningful use and the impact of the nephrologist’s encounters within … [Read more...]
SNOWMED
December in Boston means Patriots football, Bruins hockey, Celtics basketball, and snow. Two snowfalls this week have made my backyard a snow sandwich, 6 inches of snow and 8 inches of snow with an … [Read more...]
Stage 3 Delayed!
This past Friday evening as I was in the airport, delighted that my flight was departing on time in advance of the approaching winter storm, my phone began to chirp, signaling inbound email traffic. … [Read more...]
Stage 2 MU Meets Public Health
Improvement of population and public health has been a stated goal of the HITECH Act and the CMS EHR Incentive Programs for Meaningful Use (MU) from the beginning. The Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
The Menu Objectives: Last Stop on the Stage 2 Tour
November has arrived and the days are growing shorter. By the time you read this post the World Series will be history and that most exciting of sports seasons will be gearing up. That’s right…it’s … [Read more...]
Beyond Meaningful Use: Is eRx Truly Meaningful?
Several Acumen blogs this year have been about eRx: PQRS and reporting in April, how to avoid the eRx penalty in June, and eRx and Meaningful Use Stage 2 in September. Ever in search of the meaning … [Read more...]
Bringing Home the Stage 2 Core
Over the past several weeks we have been unpacking the Stage 2 core objectives. Today, let’s finish up the Stage 2 core by exploring the three remaining objectives: Patient Electronic Access, Secure … [Read more...]
Stage 1 Menu Migrates to the Stage 2 Core
Fall has now officially started and the leaves are beginning their annual progression through the color spectrum. As we enter the home stretch in our review of the Stage 2 objectives, let’s take a … [Read more...]
