Patients' access to their health information: a meaningful-use mandate

J Nurs Adm. 2012 Nov;42(11):493-6. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0b013e3182714538.

Abstract

This department highlights topics in nursing outcomes, research, and evidence-based practice relevant to nurse administrators. In this article, the authors describe patient access to personal health information as it relates to the meaningful-use requirement, technologies that have been used to enhance patient engagement, and the nursing leadership implications.

MeSH terms

  • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act / economics*
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / economics
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Electronic Health Records / economics
  • Electronic Health Records / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Meaningful Use / economics
  • Meaningful Use / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Nurse Administrators / organization & administration
  • Nurse's Role
  • Patient Access to Records / economics
  • Patient Access to Records / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Reimbursement, Incentive / legislation & jurisprudence
  • United States