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Meaningful Use

What is "Meaningful Use"?

Simply put, "meaningful use" means providers need to show they're using certified EHR technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and in quantity. 

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Meaningful Use Stage 1

One important objective set forth in the Meaningful Use Stage 1 final rule  is that participating eligible professionals (EP) and hospitals store, record, and report clinical quality measures (CQM). 

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Meaningful Use Resources for Safety Net Providers

Federal and Non-Federal EHR Medicaid Incentive Program Resources for safety net providers.

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Meaningful Use Stage 2

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has Released the Meaningful Use Stage 2 Final Rule (PDF- 1.8MB

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News and Announcements

April’s Fourth Annual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Multi-State Medicaid HITECH Conference Materials Now Available

ONC Releases New “Guide on Health Information, Privacy and Security and Meaningful Use” (PDF-758KB) 

News: California Regional Extension Center Helping More Than 7,700 Health Care Providers Adopt Electronic Health Records More

News National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (IT) Farzad Mostashari, former CMS Administrator Donald Berwick and Other Health Care Leaders Offer Guidance on How to Participate in EHR Incentive Program More