Once considered the leading edge of information technology, computerized physician order entry is now simmering on the back burner of healthcare priorities. While it is not forgotten, attention toward ...

Even though the final requirements for stage 2 and 3 of meaningful use are yet to be released, the preliminary recommendations made by the Health Information Technology Policy Committee’s meaningful ...

Meaningful use Stage 2 of the electronic health record incentive program is definitely tougher, with some particular elements – such as computerized physician order entry – that could catch some ...

While meeting stage 1 requirements for meaningful use is unlikely to significantly affect hospital mortality rates, later stages that require greater participation may produce benefits, according to a ...