What is the role of states in supporting the requirements for “meaningful use” of electronic health records (EHRs) by 2014?
The electronic exchange of health information is both a statutory requirement for meaningful use and a critical component for enabling care coordination and other improvements to quality and efficiency. States play a critical leadership role in facilitating the exchange capacity of doctors and hospitals in their jurisdictions. In addition, states have the ability to facilitate payment reforms to support adoption and meaningful use of Health IT, such as bundling payments across providers and geographic regions.
