The Real Meaning of Christmas

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The Real Meaning ofChristmas
Meaningful Use

• Yael Harris, PhD, MHS
• Director, Office of Health IT Quality
• Health Resources and Services Administration

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Back in the Dark Ages (e.g. 1980s)
QI Director
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The Dawn of a New Age (or at least a new
Millennium)

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Big Picture
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Technology as a Tool
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Problem is How to Use It
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A Perfect Storm
QUALITY
Cost
COST
ACCESS
Access
Quality
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Alignment of Forces

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Alignment
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So What is Meaningful Use?

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So What Does It Mean to Be a Meaningful User?
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Contact Information

• Yael Harris, PhD, MHS
• Director, Office of Health IT Quality
• 301-443-0210
• yharris_at_hrsa.gov
• www.hrsa.gov