It is no surprise that understanding health information and navigating the U.S. health system can overwhelm even the savviest patients with advanced literacy skills. Data from the National Adult Literacy Survey suggest that nearly 50% of all adults have problems understanding many aspects of healthcare, including prescriptions, appointment slips, and health education materials.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Experts discuss the process of becoming “meaningful users” of electronic medical records
Listen to Craig W. Carson, MD, an Oklahoma-based rheumatologist, discuss when his practice will apply for meaningful use incentive credits. Then, listen to Karen Hansen, Dr. Carson’s practice manager, discuss the technical aspects of preparing for meaningful use.
Is the Electronic Health Information in Your Practice Really Safe?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program (Meaningful Use) provides for eligible physicians who demonstrate “meaningful use” of certified EHR technology to be eligible to receive up to $44,000 in Medicare incentive payments over five years or up to $63,750 in Medicaid incentive payments over six years. But what does it really mean to achieve “meaningful use” for the EHR Incentive Program, and what will your practice need to do to meet the required objectives?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Experts discuss the process of becoming “meaningful users” of electronic medical records
Listen to Itara Barnes, ACR senior specialist of health informatics, discuss the meaningful use electronic health record certification process.
Measuring Up for Meaningful Use
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program—Meaningful Use—requires that eligible providers participating in the incentive program successfully demonstrate meaningful use of the EHR system by reporting on a set of core and menu functional objectives to qualify for incentive payments of up to $44,000.
Behind the Digital Door
Rheumatology practices work toward becoming “meaningful users” of EHRs
The New Year Brings New Opportunities in HIT
January kicked off a new era for health information technology (HIT). A new year brings new opportunities, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) electronic health record (EHR) incentive program topping the list. But what is meaningful EHR use, and what does it mean for you? What are the steps to get started?