The Meaning of Meaningful Use (The Fine Print)

November 11, 2010 This presentation, by Gregg Boyle, Chief Technology Officer, Qualifacts Systems, Inc., was given at the 2010 OPEN MINDS Institute for Behavioral Health Informatics. During this session, Mr. Boyle discussed the specifics of Meaningful Use, including what an "Eligible Provider" is, how incentive payments are calculated, and what your agency will need to do to demonstrate Meaningful Use of an EHR. The presentation covers; what the actual measures of Meaningful Use, the difference between the core and menu items, and what they mean for you, and the specific thresholds that you will need to achieve to be eligible . . .