EMR: Benefits Realization

Tim Smith, Principal, and Sarah Danielson, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP. Tim and Sarah discuss some common areas for benefits realization categories that have been targeted with EMR implementations, and where organizations often struggle to achieve planned benefits. With all of the recent EMR design and deployment priorities associated with Health Reform, including Meaningful Use, ICD-10, and preparations for Accountable Care, has a focus on achieving financial benefits by transforming operations been compromised? Have Meaningful Use and other Reform requirements lessened the emphasis on measuring EMR benefits in your organization?