The HITECH Meaningful Use Criteria for EHR Implementations and Incentive

question 18

Multiple Choice

The HITECH Meaningful Use criteria for EHR implementations and incentive payments fall into three categories, including all but one of the following.

• A) Improving the accuracy, timeliness, and availability of health information to care providers.
• B) Improving access to information.
• C) Broadening the scope of care.
• D) Empowering patients to more actively participate in their health care and wellness.

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Definitions:

Burden Of Proof

To convict a defendant, the duty of the plaintiff or prosecution to establish a claim or allegation by admissible evidence and to prove to the jury or court, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the defendant committed all the essential elements of the crime.

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

The standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most courts, denoting a high level of certainty that the accused is guilty as charged.

Oral Or Written Contract

An agreement between parties that can be either spoken or documented in writing, legally binding both parties to its terms.

Article Of The UCC

A specific section of the Uniform Commercial Code, which is a set of laws that govern commercial transactions in the United States.