Achieving Stage 2 Meaningful Use Success

Compiled by Scott Westcott, Contributing Writer

Providers that have met three consecutive years of Meaningful Use are now focused on engaging staff and leveraging smart technologies as they work to successfully meet Stage 2 criteria.

When it comes to Stage 2 Meaningful Use, preparation is key to achieving success and minimizing problems, says Frank Beaman, CEO of Faith Community Hospital. The Texas-based hospital ramped up its Stage 2 focus at the beginning of 2014, making sure it had strong external support, the right technology in place, and the entire hospital team informed and engaged in the process.

Beaman says the phrase “failure and lack of participation is not an option” became the battle cry for the organization as it negotiated the challenging Stage 2 journey. Beaman shared his perspective on the key steps to Stage 2 success.