The Radiologist's Guide to Meaningful Use: A Step-By-Step Approach to the Stage 1 CMS Ehr Incentive Programs

Did you know that most radiologists are eligible for the CMS EHR Incentive Programs? Are you prepared for meaningful use? Not sure where to begin? The Radiologist's Guide to Meaningful Use will help you prepare, develop, execute, and sustain a successful meaningful use strategy-this guide is a road map for diagnostic imaging professionals as they tackle meaningful use and addresses the challenges associated with these incentive programs. It has everything you need to be successful and examines the complex set of one-size-fits-all requirements that make up the program, discusses how these initiatives impact radiology, offers guidance for building your meaningful use strategy, and provides guidance for the diagnostic imaging community. Praise for the guide "Simple, direct, and invaluable... The Radiologist's Guide to Meaningful Use cuts through the clutter-successfully educating the reader, providing strategic direction, and offering pragmatic and useful recommendations to help radiologists achieve meaningful use." John P. Glaser, PhD Former Senior Advisor, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, HHS ----- "A practical and effective road map to help imaging professionals navigate the HITECH Act-this book gives you the confidence and know-how to be successful with the CMS EHR Incentive Programs." John A. Patti, MD, FACR Chairman, ACR Board of Chancellors Thoracic Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital ----- "An articulate voice in radiology concerning meaningful use-this book provides a comprehensive and much needed overview of the topic. A well-written guide by well-versed experts." Burton P. Drayer, MD President, RSNA Board of Directors, 2010-11 Radiologist-in-Chief, The Mount Sinai Medical Center Executive VP of Risk, The Mount Sinai Medical Center ----- "This timely book will serve as a beacon for those searching for answers to meaningful use questions. Administrators, vendors, and front-line radiology practitioners will appreciate this step-by-step model for navigating a confusing topic." George S. Bisset III, MD President, RSNA Board of Directors, 2011-12 Edward B. Singleton Chair of Pediatric Radiology, Texas Children's Hospital Professor of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine ----- "This is essential reading for anyone trying to understand meaningful use-a detailed and compelling how-to book for the radiology community." J. Raymond Geis, MD, FACR Chair-elect, Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine Neuroradiology, Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants, PC