Would the structured pathology report, i.e. the CAP standards, be what is coming in later stages?
Stage 2 goals will expand on Stage 1 criteria to encourage electronic transmission of data, including laboratory results. Since pathology reports are specifically mentioned (page 44321 42 CFR) it is likely that structured pathology reports will be proposed in stage 2. However, whether they use CAP standards as the standard is not yet defined. See also page 44609 of 45 CFR Certification Standards final rule.
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