| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| current meaningful use requirements | 1.24 | 0.9 | 6136 | 77 | 35 |
| current | 1.46 | 0.2 | 6068 | 7 | 7 |
| meaningful | 1.39 | 0.3 | 1494 | 26 | 10 |
| use | 0.44 | 0.6 | 2501 | 87 | 3 |
| requirements | 0.27 | 0.5 | 9166 | 37 | 12 |
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaningful use is defined by a series of policy priorities for EHRs, including improved quality, safety and efficiency of care, better coordination between providers, ensured privacy and security of personal information, and the engagement of patients in their own health.
What incentives are available to providers that meet meaningful use requirements?The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Program—also known as Meaningful Use or MU—initially provided incentives to accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) to meet program requirements. Now, physicians who fail to participate in MU will receive a penalty in the form of reduced Medicare reimbursements.
What is the penalty for failing to participate in Meaningful Use?The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Program—also known as Meaningful Use or MU—initially provided incentives to accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) to meet program requirements. Now, physicians who fail to participate in MU will receive a penalty in the form of reduced Medicare reimbursements.
What are the core objectives for Meaningful Use Stage 1?The first meaningful use requirements (Stage 1) were outlined in 2010 and focused on capturing patient data, such as demographic information and family medical history.
