decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 2 (February)
4 reasons why it’s easier than you think to meet some EHR core measures
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Article Overview
This article explains why certain Stage 1 EHR meaningful use core measures are often easier to satisfy than providers expect. It is aimed at clinicians, practice managers, and coding or compliance staff who need a plain-language overview of the program’s core requirements, reporting expectations, and operational considerations involving electronic health information and clinical summaries.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how these EHR incentive requirements are framed can help practices assess readiness, workflow impact, and documentation processes without assuming the measures are more burdensome than they are. It also provides context for how CMS guidance and certified EHR functionality affect compliance planning.
Article Sections
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Introduction to Stage 1 meaningful use core measures
Introduces the EHR Incentive Program, Stage 1 meaningful use, and the overall structure of core and menu measures. It frames the article’s focus on two specific core measures and why they are often viewed as challenging.
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Measure 12: electronic copy of health information
Covers the patient-access requirement associated with electronic health information, including general reporting expectations, exclusions, and CMS guidance on availability.
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Measure 13: clinical summaries
Describes the visit-summary requirement and the practical context in which it is discussed. It also references the types of visit information included in a clinical summary at a broad level.
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EHR functionality and later-stage changes
Explains how certified EHR systems relate to the measures and notes that future program stages may be more restrictive. It also discusses workflow implications of using EHR-generated output.
What You Will Learn
- How Stage 1 meaningful use core measures are organized
- Why two commonly discussed core measures may be easier to meet than expected
- How CMS and certified EHR functionality affect compliance planning
- What broad operational issues practices may encounter when supporting patient information access and visit summaries
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Medical office administrators
- EHR implementation teams
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