Meaningful use compliance among specialists is a thorny topic facing a primary care-driven health care industry. Nor will this concern waver soon -- meaningful use stages 2 and 3 have yet to be defined but promise to bring more, and more stringent, requirements for using electronic health record (EHR) technology.
Some specialists are considered eligible professionals, meaning they can participate in the federal government's EHR Incentive Programs. Others are not. This SearchHealthIT.com guide offers insight on a handful of specialties and, more specifically, how specialists approach selecting and implementing EHR systems, as well as addressing workflow and infrastructure changes.
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Our list of specialists
Here's an overview of meaningful use compliance as it pertains to a number of specialties. These resources include interviews and insight into what is required for successful workflow changes and meaningful use attestation.