Privacy, HIPAA and Meaningful Use FAQs
In consideration of the new federal Meaningful Use guidelines enacted into law under the American Recovery and Re-investment (ARRA) Hi-Tech Act; as a patient at Utah Digestive Health Institute you will be asked to indicate your race, primary language and smoking habits.
These federal guidelines define Meaningful Use as a requirement for health care providers. Physicians are required to gather primary information and review treatment provided to patients in order to deliver the highest quality care possible.
What Is Meaningful Use?
Meaningful Use is a national initiative (federal rules and regulations) that defines how physicians use electronic health records (EHRs) in meaningful ways that benefit patients.
How will it benefit me (patient)?
- Permit electronic access to your information
- Provide patient-specific education resources
- Reminders for preventive and follow-up care
- Protects you from dangerous drug interactions by maintaining active medication lists
- Improved coordination and communication between healthcare providers