ST108 The Impact of “Meaningful Use” of Electronic Health Records on Your Laboratory
2:00–4:00 pm
2.5 CME/SAM/CE CREDITS
Recent federal efforts aimed at increasing physician use of electronic health record (EHR) systems have significant implications for pathologists and laboratories. New regulations define “meaningful use” and “certification” EHR criteria, which physician practices and hospitals must meet to qualify for payment incentives and to avoid future penalties. This course distills the federal policies that aim to increase EHR adoption and examines their potential impact on laboratories. Faculty will discuss the latest regulatory developments and also provide pointers for laboratories preparing to meet the needs and expectations of providers and clients who are implementing EHRs. Following this session, participants may complete a related online self-assessment module, available through December 31, 2012. More details will be provided in the course.
You will learn to:
- Describe recent federal regulations aimed at increasing the use of EHRs, including the criteria for meaningful use of EHR technology and federally directed certification of EHR systems
- Recognize potential concerns and regulatory impact for pathologists and laboratories related to increased use of EHRs
- Anticipate the pertinence to laboratories of requirements that are expected in future stages of meaningful use
Faculty
Walter H. Henricks, MD, FCAP