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MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)
MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) is U.S. healthcare legislation that provides a new framework for reimbursing clinicians who successfully demonstrate value over volume in patient care.
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Meaningful Use
In the context of health IT, meaningful use is a term used to define minimum U.S. government standards for electronic health records (EHR), outlining how clinical patient data should be exchanged between healthcare providers, between providers and insurers and between providers and patients.
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meaningful use stage 3
Meaningful use stage 3 is the third phase of the federal incentive program that details requirements for the use of electronic health record systems by hospitals and eligible healthcare professionals. However, the new MACRA law will change the overall meaningful use program, which may eventually lessen stage 3's influence.
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medical scribe
A medical scribe is a professional who specializes in documenting patient encounters in real time under the direction of a physician.
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medical transcription (MT)
Medical transcription (MT) is the manual processing of voice reports dictated by physicians and other healthcare professionals into text format.
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Meditech (Medical Information Technology Inc.)
Meditech (Medical Information Technology Inc.) is an electronic health record vendor that holds a 19% market share in the hospital industry, but faces intense competition.
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mHealth (mobile health)
mHealth (mobile health) is a general term for the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology in medical care.
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What is McKesson Corp.?
McKesson Corp. is among the largest and oldest healthcare companies in the United States, specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, medical supply chain management and health IT solutions.