Midterm paper

The Topic is “Meaningful Use” and how it impacts physicians negatively or otherwise. 

Meaningful Use is new legislation that was enacted in the US under the ARRA act and was made law formalized 2010. It affects the use of an Electronic Medical Record, when it has to be used, by whom and how often.

What is expected is a paper that clearly understands the ARRA/HITECH act of 2009. What its impact is on physicians (you)! How will the US Government know it is being used? How will hospitals and clinics prove it they are using and EMR? Why is EMR needed? What is the impact on patient outcomes and quality of care?

· 15 pages including sources

· APA rules apply

· The midterm paper is due week 5, midnight (Eastern Standard Time) 10/05/14

· The paper should be focused on “Meaningful Use” the ARR Act/HITECH act affects physician and patient care. This is a regulation that is having an impact in the US and the healthcare system.