decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 12 (December)
Meaningful use ‘stage 2’ delayed to 2014
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Article Overview
This article covers a federal policy update about the timing of meaningful use stage 2 under the EHR incentive program. It is relevant to providers, compliance staff, and health IT/coding professionals who track CMS and HHS guidance because it explains the delay, the expected rulemaking timeline, and the general direction of stage 2 planning compared with stage 1.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to meaningful use timing affect provider readiness, EHR implementation planning, and participation in federal incentive programs. Readers who monitor CMS and HHS updates will want to understand how the delay alters preparation timelines and compliance expectations.
What You Will Learn
- How the timing of meaningful use stage 2 was updated
- What the delay means for providers currently working under stage 1 requirements
- When the related federal rulemaking was expected to be published
- How stage 2 planning was being described at a high level relative to stage 1
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and other eligible professionals
- Hospitals and health systems
- Health information management professionals
- Medical coding and compliance staff
- EHR implementation and practice management teams
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