Update on Meaningful Use

Dr. John P. Glaser, PhD, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Partners Healthcare, and Senior Advisor to David Blumenthal, MD, HHS/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Mitch Morris, MD, Principal, Deloitte Consulting. ARRA EHR incentives for hospitals and providers require the meaningful use of electronic health records. This call discusses the current status of the definition of meaningful use and related payment, the timetable for finalization of the CMS and ONC regulations, and the implications for an organization’s strategy. Included is a discussion of best practices and recommended steps for health systems as they evaluate action plans and timing for Meaningful Use and ARRA incentives.