Hospital and health system administrators’ confidence about their organization’s readiness to meet Stage 2 meaningful use requirements varies, according to a KPMG Healthcare & Life Sciences Institute poll, Healthcare IT News reports.
Under the 2009 federal economic stimulus package, health care providers who demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record systems can qualify for Medicaid and Medicare incentive payments.
The poll — which was conducted during a November webcast — included 140 respondents.
Findings on Stage 2 Readiness
According to the poll:
Findings on Barriers to Meeting Stage 2 Requirements
When asked about the biggest challenges to meeting Stage 2 requirements:
According to the poll, 14% of respondents cited other reasons as the biggest challenge to meeting Stage 2 requirements.
Findings on Ability To Comply With HIPAA Privacy and Security Standards
When asked about their organizations’ ability to comply with HIPAA privacy and security regulations:
Source: iHealthBeat
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