decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 1 (January)
New EHR vendor offerings for 2010 come with meaningful use in mind
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Article Overview
This article covers how electronic health record vendors are updating offerings in response to the federal meaningful use environment for 2010. It discusses certification developments, vendor responses, reporting and interoperability concerns, and the growing emphasis on patient access, portals, and related workflow features. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and health IT decision-makers evaluating EHR products and preparedness for incentive programs.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how vendors are positioning EHR products around meaningful use helps practices compare systems and anticipate compliance-related capabilities, workflow impacts, and patient-access features. It also highlights the broader market and certification changes that could affect purchasing decisions and implementation planning.
Article Sections
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Meaningful use incentives and vendor response
Introduces the federal incentive environment and explains why vendors are adjusting product strategies. It frames the business and operational pressures surrounding certified EHR adoption.
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Certification changes and competing programs
Summarizes changes in EHR certification activity and the presence of multiple testing pathways. It discusses organizations involved in certification and interoperability testing.
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Vendor product updates and market positioning
Describes how several vendors are marketing product enhancements and support commitments. The section focuses on ease of use, access features, and broader platform updates.
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Reporting, quality, and data management tools
Covers vendor approaches to quality reporting and background data handling. It also touches on practice reporting concerns and performance-related functionality.
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Patient portals and interoperability concerns
Addresses growing interest in patient-facing communication tools and related vendor offerings. It also discusses integration challenges across clinical systems and external partners.
What You Will Learn
- How EHR vendors are responding to federal meaningful use expectations
- What kinds of certification and testing changes are affecting the EHR market
- Which broad product features are being emphasized for adoption and usability
- Why reporting, interoperability, and patient access are central to vendor offerings
- How practice managers may evaluate EHR-related tools beyond core documentation
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Health information technology decision-makers
- Medical office administrators
- EHR purchasers and evaluators
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