INSTRUCTIONS: Choose one question for each of the two writing assignments. Take

INSTRUCTIONS:
Choose one question for each of the two writing assignments.
Take a few minutes to review the questions listed above. I recommend that you choose a topic that you do not know anything about: this way you will learn something new. Do a literature search and answer the question.
Approach this assignment as if your supervisor asked you to prepare a report to share with the rest of the leadership team.
There is no word count or page requirements. I’m not impressed with size but rather content.
Just prepare a thorough and detailed report. If you can do that in 2 paragraphs great or 2 pages – whatever to demonstrate your quality of work.
1- Investigate the latest Meaningful Use criteria for eligible professionals or
eligible hospitals. Visit either a physician practice or hospital in your
community. Have they participated in the Medicare or Medicaid EHR
Incentive Program? Why or why not? If the organization or provider has
participated in the program, what has the experience been like? What
lessons have they learned? Find out the degree to which the facility uses
EHRs and what issues or challenges they have had in achieving
Meaningful Use.
2- Investigate one of the Beacon communities to find out how they are
using HIT to improve quality of care and access to care within their
region. Be prepared to share with the class a summary of your findings.
Do you think the work that this Beacon community has done could be
replicated in your community? Why or why not?