ONC chief gives reassurances on meaningful use audits, stage 2 rules

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand how federal health IT policy, audit readiness, and staged meaningful use requirements may affect practice operations and planning for future reporting and payment models.

Article Sections

1. Meaningful use

   Overview of the federal EHR incentive program and comments on how it connects to broader provider payment and health information goals.

2. Don’t fear EHR incentive cash audits

   Discussion of audit expectations, attestation oversight, and the types of documentation and reporting support involved in meaningful use compliance.

3. Stage 2 meaningful use still far off

   Timing and implementation outlook for the next stage of meaningful use, along with references to related federal mandates and interoperability planning.