Meaningful Use Defined
Meaningful use is using certified electronic health record (EHR) technology to:
- Improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities
- Engage patients and family
- Improve care coordination, and population and public health
- Maintain privacy and security of patient health information
Ultimately, it is hoped that the meaningful use compliance will result in:
- Better clinical outcomes
- Improved population health outcomes
- Increased transparency and efficiency
- Empowered individuals
- More robust research data on health systems
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Stages of Meaningful Use
These objectives will evolve in three stages over the next five years:
Physician Fair Market Valuations provides physician, hospitals and health systems the data, tools and knowledge needed to more efficiently address physician compensation and related compliance matters.
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