HIT "Meaningful Use" Resources
We know you use EHRs and other technology in ways that are meaningful to your patients and communities. But do you meet the federal requirements of "meaningful use"? The rules governing the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs are complex and involve guidance from multiple federal agencies. This website provides descriptive material and links to AHA and external resources to help you make sense of the federal requirements as you continue on the path of EHR adoption and optimization.
AHA Members Only
Conference Call Series on Proposed Rules on Stage 2 of Meaningful Use of EHRs
Calls held March 29, April 9, April 10, 2012
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Related Resources
AHA Resources:
- Proposed Rules on Stage 2 of Meaningful Use of EHRs 
- Registration and Attestation for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
- AHA Meaningful Use Overview Chart
- AHA Contracting Guidance
- Health Care Leader Action Guide on Implementation EHRs
- AHA HIT "Meaningful Use" Conference Call Series
- Medicare EHR Incentive Payment Calculator
CMS Resources:
- CMS’s Proposed Clinical Quality Measures for Eligible Professionals
- CMS EHR Incentive Programs
- EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation
- Medicaid EHR Incentive Program webtool
ONC Resources:
- Certification and standards regulations
- Certified Health IT Product List
- HealthIT.gov
Other Government Resources:
NIST Test Standards for Implementation & Certification Criteria
HRSA Toolkit links for:
- Rural Providers
- Children's Providers
- Vendor Selection
Case Studies:
- HPOE.org: Health IT case studies
- Most Wired
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Latest News
- Action Alert: AHA Comments on Meaningful Use Proposed Rule, April 30, 2012
- Proposed Rules on Stage 2 of Meaningful Use of EHRs, March 21, 2012
- ONC issues proposed rule updating EHR certification criteria, February 27, 2012
- Special Bulletin: CMS Releases Proposed Rule for State 2 of 'Meaningful Use' of EHRs, February 24, 2012
- CMS, ONC provide preview of Stage 2 meaningful use rules, February 22, 2012
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Overview of HITECH/HIT/EMR/Meaningful Use
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Meaningful Use Requirements
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AHA Advocacy on HIT Issues
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Contact Us
Send us an email at meaningfuluse@aha.org if you have comments or have meaningful use resources to share.
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