October 21, 2011

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  
Following the Stage 1 meaningful use deadline for attestation, NeHC hosts Dr. Steven Waldren for an interactive discussion about how physicians can position themselves to be eligible for the next wave of meaningful use incentives by getting ahead of the curve in preparing for Stage 2 requirements. Dr. Waldren speaks from the provider perspective about his views on progress to date, what to expect in Stage 2 and how providers will need to utilize HIT in the new environment of greater accountability.

FACULTY:
Steven Waldren, MD, MS, Director, Center for Health-IT
American Academy of Family Physicians

COURSE MATERIALS:

• Presentation Slides
• Transcript
• Recorded Webinar

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• AAFP News Now - Physician Payment, RUC Top FP Issues, Says New AAFP President
• O'Reilly Radar - Why geeks should care about meaningful use and ACOs
• Fierce EMR - CMS clarifies Meaningful Use attestation requirements for hospitals
• Health Data Management - CHIME Survey Tracks Meaningful Use Progress
• Annals of Family Medicine - Meaningful Use of Electronic Prescribing in 5 Exemplar Primary Care Practices
• Health IT News - Embracing Change is Key to Success in Healthcare IT and Beyond