New Allscripts white paper focuses on key elements that will help healthcare organizations achieve their meaningful use Stage 2 requirements while remaining focused on the long-term goals of improving population health.
It’s easy to lose focus on the Meaningful Use (MU) program’s (HITECH) long-term objectives when daily efforts are consumed with workflow changes, technology considerations and much more that need resolving while demonstrating MU.
The goal of MU is to facilitate achieving the “Triple Aim:” improving the health of our country, enabling less expensive care, and increasing patient engagement with their healthcare. Each MU requirement is a stepping stone that leads organizations toward improved outcomes and reduced costs. Combined with the right technology and processes, these stepping stones create the foundation for organizations to better position themselves in a healthcare marketplace that is moving toward population health management. Thriving in the current environment requires leadership based on experience and perspective.
A recent study conducted by Wells Fargo Securities stated “Over 700 EHR vendors had solutions certified for Stage 1, but at this point about 40 have been certified for Stage 2. While there is still time, we believe 300-500 vendors will ultimately disappear from the government program.
The goal of this white paper created by Allscripts is to help healthcare organizations on the following topics:
- Where to begin with Meaningful Use Stage 2
- The new requirements for Stage 2 attestation
- Technology upgrade and replacement considerations
- Meaningful Use reporting
- Transitioning to population health management
Focusing on these key elements will help healthcare organizations achieve their Stage 2 requirements while remaining focused on the long-term goals of improving population health, which is vital for organizations to succeed in the new healthcare environment.
