Question

Figure 6.3 of Amatayakul book describes the EMR adoption and migration path using several blocks of applications. Figure 6.4 organizes them in a step diagram. Review these applications. Also, the federal government provides meaningful use incentives for using EHRs. The requirements for Stage 1 meaningful use are described in the document at the link below:

https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/downloads/MU_Stage1_ReqOverview.pdf

For achieving Stage 1 meaningful use, which of these applications are needed? And why? Also, which of these applications are most useful from a patient perspective? And from a physician perspective?

Answer 1