How meaningful use brought about a new era of health care

May 21, 2016

From the May 2016 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine

2. Providers will “opt out” of the program. Although they will incur a penalty for non-compliance, the resource costs will not be worth chasing the incentives. This could lead to a vicious cycle, because providers that do not adopt, implement and use technology efficiently will continue to suffer while facing the increasing weight of penalties.

3. Health care organizations will begin to merge. To combat the time commitment and significant resources needed to remain compliant, independent practices will join forces to help remain compliant. By merging, physicians will be able to share financial responsibilities, implement the latest technology and hire additional staff members to monitor and ensure the practice remains compliant and receives the much-coveted incentives.

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Changing the paradigm was not easy, but Meaningful Use helped push the health care industry into the 21st century. Similarly, Meaningful Use will continue to be vital as practices adjust to MIPS requirements in the new era of health care. It will be more essential than ever that providers capitalize on the benefits of EHR to leverage technology to offer the best care of patients.

These changes may seem daunting, especially for smaller providers, but remaining compliant does not have to be defined by time and money lost. Health care IT providers can help organizations with everything from technology and EHR integration to MIPS compliance, so practices can focus on patient care. For more information on the evolution of Meaningful Use, MIPS and how to pick a trusted partner, visit HealthIT.gov.

About the author: Mark Johnson is the founder and CEO of MedNetwoRx, a Dallas- based comprehensive health care IT service provider. The company, which was founded in 2001, offers up-to-date IT services tailored specifically for each practice, including hosting, clinical consulting, field services and real-time location services.

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