Recently there has been a growing discontent regarding meaningful use. The provider community is unhappy, members of Congress are up in arms, and even JASON, a group of scientists convened to provide … [Read more...]
CMS & ONC Circle the Wagons: A Stage 2 Delay?
A week ago we provided an introduction to a CMS program flying under the radar and planned to follow up with a deeper dive into the nuts and bolts of the program. We’ve called an audible and on this … [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...]
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...]
Stage 2 Core: Old Friends from Stage 1
Two weeks ago we reviewed the four Stage 2 core objectives that do not require the provider to meet a target threshold. Remaining on our agenda are the 13 Stage 2 core objectives that establish a … [Read more...]
