What To Remember When EHR Replacement Meets Meaningful Use

If you’re thinking about EHR replacement, chances are you’re also looking for a way to optimize and streamline your participation in the EHR Incentive Programs as the industry approaches Stage 2 of Meaningful Use.  There are innumerable tasks to keep in mind when switching one system for the next, including data migration, workflow adjustments, testing and support, and the potential for hurt feelings and confusion among the staff.

Meaningful Use requires providers to keep certain key elements at the forefront of their thoughts in order to continue participation during the sometimes chaotic transition.

Start with a data governance plan

Every big project should start with a detailed, comprehensive plan.  Meaningful Use isn’t just about meeting yearly reporting objectives: it’s a long-term roadmap towards making the best of electronic health records which requires unique input from each and every provider that changes and increases on a regular basis.