Meaningful Use Requires Meaningful Laboratory Results™
Sunquest Information Systems® continues to lead the way in industry thought leadership with regard to the HITECH Act and Meaningful Use regulations. Meeting with government officials and continuously monitoring client preparedness are just two of the ways that Sunquest® helps its clients complete the three steps for earning incentives: adopt certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) technologies, achieve Meaningful Use objectives, and apply for incentive payments.
We are the only dedicated laboratory information system vendor to achieve this coveted designation.
For specific information on our certification, click here.
What you need now
For users to meet the Meaningful Use criteria established for laboratory data, an advanced LIS solution must offer advanced technology, functionality, and security. At Sunquest, we have long held the belief that Meaningful Use requires meaningful laboratory results, and we are extremely pleased that Sunquest is the first LIS vendor to have earned modular certification for Meaningful Use.
What to expect in the future
Looking ahead, standardized nomenclature will shape the next stages of regulations. Therefore, it is important to develop a complete strategy to address anticipated LOINC and standardized nomenclature requirements in a proactive manner. Lab test volumes are growing and new tests are constantly being developed, so the LIS should strategically function as the “LOINC Hub” for the hospital enterprise.
Our strategy
At Sunquest, our comprehensive Meaningful Use plan includes expanding the use and management of LOINC and SNOMED-CT codes. This initiative is a critical priority to help our clients proactively plan for their inclusion of LOINC codes and is evidenced by our ongoing efforts to align with government Health Information Technology entities and the LOINC Committee.
Please contact us if you have any questions at ARRA@sunquestinfo.com.