Meaningful Use of EHRs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Analyst Insight)

Introduction

The economic crisis in the US created an unprecedented opportunity to modernize the country's healthcare system. Implementing HITECH successfully will be a tremendous task and one that will be scrutinized at every turn. In general, Datamonitor believes the meaningful use requirements are comprehensive, touching on both medical and public health issues as well as clinical and administrative tasks.

Scope

*Outlines the current definition of meaningful use

*Analyzes the pros and cons of meaningful use as it stands today

*Provides recommendations to vendors and physicians regarding meaningful use

Highlights

What is meaningful use today?

Meaningful use strengths, weaknesses and surprises.

In the near term, the certification of EHRs is fairly straightforward

Reasons to Purchase

*Understand how meaningful use will impact healthcare organizations

*Identify next steps for achieving meaningful use


Report Highlights

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Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Table of Contents 2
Table of figures 2
Analyst Insight 3
What is meaningful use today? 3
Meaningful use strengths, weaknesses and surprises 8
In the near term, the certification of EHRs is fairly straightforward 12
Vendors and some healthcare organizations are forging ahead 13
Actions 15
Recommendations for technology vendors 15
Continue educating the market 15
Fight for market share in 2010 15
Partnerships will become more important over time 15
Recommendations for healthcare organizations 16
Start the process now 16
No need to rip and replace 16
Buyer beware 16
APPENDIX 17
Abbreviations 17
Methodology 18
Further reading 18
Ask the analyst 18
Datamonitor consulting 18
Disclaimer 19
List of Tables
Table 1: Meaningful use criteria for 2011 4
Table 2: Meaningful use criteria for 2013 6
Table 3: Meaningful use criteria for 2015 7
List of Figures
Figure 1: Percentage of physicians adopting of meaningful use criteria over time 10
Figure 2: Certification options through CCHIT 13

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List of Tables
Table 1: Meaningful use criteria for 2011 4
Table 2: Meaningful use criteria for 2013 6
Table 3: Meaningful use criteria for 2015 7

List of Figures
Figure 1: Percentage of physicians adopting of meaningful use criteria over time 10
Figure 2: Certification options through CCHIT 13
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