Table 1.

Core objectives for meaningful use of EHRs: Eligible professionals

Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) E-prescribing (eRx) Report ambulatory Clinical Quality Measures to CMS/States Implement one clinical decision support rule Provide patients with an electronic copy of their health information, upon request** Provide clinical summaries for patients for each office visit Drug–drug and drug–allergy interaction checks Record demographics Maintain an up to date problem list of current and active diagnoses Maintain active medication list Maintain active medication allergy list Record and chart changes in vital signs Record smoking status for patients 13 years or older Capability to exchange key clinical information among providers of care and patient-authorized entities electronically** Protect electronic health information

^**Objectives that specifically mention laboratory results or diagnostic test results; EHRs - Electronic health records. (Source: Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Meaningful Use Stage 1 Requirements Overview at www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/Downloads/MU_Stage1_ReqOverview.pdf; reference[1])