Delivering Meaningful Use

Meaningful Use Requires Meaningful Laboratory Information
At Sunquest, we believe that meaningful use of an EHR system achieves the goals of increased quality and safety, improved efficiency and transparency, and an enhanced ability to provide patient-centered care. The recent passage of the 2009 ARRA provides significant incentive for organizations and providers to achieve meaningful use of an EHR, but meaningful use doesn’t start or stop there.

Studies show that 70% of all patient information in an EHR is comprised of laboratory data. Further, the Washington G2 Report, Lab Industry Strategic Outlook: Market Trends and Analysis 2009, states that 2.3% of all healthcare dollars are spent on laboratory testing. However, laboratory testing impacts 70-80% of the clinical decisions made. Meaningful laboratory data is delivered by Sunquest to over 1400 customers worldwide every single day.

Meaningful Use requirements and measures are tied to Sunquest’s goals of:

Improving quality, safety and efficiency
Engaging patient’s in their care
Increasing coordination of care
Improving the health status of the population
Ensuring privacy and security