How does CMS define meaningful use?

The Stage 1 criteria for meaningful use focus on electronically capturing health information in a coded format, using that information to track key clinical conditions, communicating that information for care coordination purposes, and initiating the reporting of clinical quality measures and public health information.

Is meaningful use still active?

Is Meaningful Use over? This question comes up a lot. We’ve got a simple answer: No, it’s not – but the name is. The EHR Incentive Program, commonly known as Meaningful Use (MU), has been considered over or has “died” many times, but it is still around.

Why is meaningful use important in healthcare?

Meaningful Use is important because the exchange of patient data between healthcare providers, insurers, and patients themselves is critical to advancing patient care, data security, and the healthcare IT industry as a whole.

What are the 5 goals of meaningful use?

They were:

  • Improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities.
  • Increase patient engagement.
  • Improve care coordination.
  • Expand population and public health.
  • Ensure adequate privacy and security protection for personal health information.

Is Meaningful Use helpful?

Only one-fifth (20.5%) of the physicians agreed or strongly agreed that meaningful use of the EHR would help them improve quality of care, and only a quarter (25.2%) agreed or strongly agreed that the meaningful use of the EHR would improve the care that their organization delivers.

What is the CMS Quality Forum?

The forum also provides stakeholders with the opportunity to ask CMS subject matter experts questions on quality reporting programs and initiatives that directly impact their organizations. This forum replaces the previous CMS Quality Partner and Vendor Workgroup Calls.

How do I contact CKM quality for webinars?

Program experts also reserve time at the end of each webinar to address audience questions. For questions about upcoming webinars or previous events, please e-mail: [email protected]. Subscribe to the Promoting Interoperability Programs listserv, and be the first to learn about upcoming events.

What is the promoting interoperability program webinar?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosts regular webinars to educate the healthcare community about topics related to the Promoting Interoperability Programs. During these events, CMS program experts provide updates on program changes, requirements, and deadlines; upcoming events; and new resources.

What does a CMS program expert do during events?

During these events, CMS program experts provide updates on program changes, requirements, and deadlines; upcoming events; and new resources. Program experts also reserve time at the end of each webinar to address audience questions.