Question

discuss the difference between the stage 1 and stage 2 meaningful use requirements for provding patients the ability to view or transmit their health information

Answer 1

Stage 1

*Eligible professionals are required to meet the 13 core objectives and 5 of nine menu objectives, 18 total.

* require less threshold percentage as compared to stage 2.

* Eligible professionals must provide summary of care record for more than 50% of referrals and transitions.

STAGE 2

* Eligible professionals are required to meet 17 core objectives and three of six menu objectives, 20 total.

* require high threshold percentages.

* Eligible professionals also provide a summary of care record electronically for more than 10% of referrals and transitions.