title: The meaningful use regulations in information technology: what do they mean for quality improvement in hospitals?
abstract: If provider organizations are serious about improving quality and efficiency, they must advance their electronic health record capabilities far beyond just meeting the U.S. federal regulations.
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Abbett
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Bates
authors.forename: Allen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kachalia
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States